Good morning, Walla Walla.

Construction has begun on a new 250 acre insulation factory at Wallula Gap Business Park that will create 125 permanent jobs when it opens in 2028 & above ground work is set to start later this year.

The Weller Library Board has arranged a new art display featuring six donated canvases painted by local artist Lane Gwinn, with paintings of authors shown above the main room bookshelves through November and a silent auction planned to benefit the library.

Waitsburg Elementary students will soon create their own series depicting favorite books.

Sarah Wilson, a Waitsburg High School senior, won first place in FFA’s Poultry Production contest and will receive her award at the State Convention in May—she runs Bowhay’s Tiny Raptors with her grandmother and now advances to Nationals.

The Walla Walla County Conservation District is exploring other funding sources after a federal grant for a fish habitat project was paused below the Touchet River (district manager Annie Byerley warned that without new funds soil erosion might increase), which could limit farming access.

Waitsburg City Council met on March 18 and approved plans to convert the ice rink into a skate park for spring through fall, using portable ramps (valued at about $10,000 from FreshPark) that can be later modified into permanent features if needed.

Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime

10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful storytelling session in both Spanish and English for children.

Making Movies Concert

7-9 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $40-$50 ($20 for students) — Experience a vibrant blend of cultures through the sensational music of MAKING MOVIES.

The Sunny Hours in Concert

7-9 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $30 – $35 — Experience an uplifting musical journey through the life of a determined high school girl in swing-era Seattle.