Good Day
Walla Walla
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Camp Fire Walla Walla will host a Spring for Camp Fire luncheon fundraiser on April 25 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Country Club; tickets cost $50 per person and $400 per table of four to support youth programs. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Baker Boyer Bank is investigating suspicious activity after multiple ATMs were vandalized and cash was taken; the bank has taken its ATMs offline—working with local law enforcement and the FBI while offering customers online banking and fee reversals. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stephanie Helleckson is named the new CEO and executive director of the Walla Walla Symphony and will start on May 12 replacing Leah Wilson-Velasco. She brings experience as a choir director and arts program manager in Colorado and plans to build local partnerships with community colleges and the public library (including Walla Walla Community College). Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla Community College will offer eight free workshops for Spanish speaking families to learn the steps to college. The Family Academy sessions run every Thursday from April 24 until June 12 from 6—8 p.m. at Valle Lindo Community Room on Farmland Road 279 and include dinner and child care as part of a partnership with Elevate of United Way and local school districts. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Legislature passed Senate Bill 5480, a law that would stop medical debt from being reported on credit reports if Gov. Ferguson signs it and will take effect this summer—critics warn it might lead to higher costs—while supporters say it could help more people secure housing. KONA
- ➤ Walla Walla County is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Equalization that reviews property value appeals. Applicants who live locally must attend a training seminar in June and return their completed applications by 4 p.m. Friday, May 30 by mail, fax, or email. Union-Bulletin
-
Spanish Storytime
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Experience engaging Spanish stories for young readers at the library.
-
Canadian Brass Concert
7-9 p.m. — Cordiner Hall — $5/glass for wine — Enjoy an entertaining evening with the renowned Canadian Brass ensemble in their stylish tuxedos and white sneakers.
-
Anthony Nunziata Concert
2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $35 – $40 — Experience the romantic sounds of jazz and pop from America’s new singing sensation, Anthony Nunziata.
-
Unity and Diversity Festival
7 p.m.-1 a.m. — Heritage Square — Free entry — Celebrate multicultural arts with food, crafts, games, and performances reviving a 25-year tradition.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Good Day Walla Walla
Good Day Walla Walla is a community newsletter sharing current events in Walla Walla, Washington. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Walla Walla community, and support local organizations. If you like Good Day Walla Walla, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Walla Walla.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Walla Walla and across Washington. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Walla Walla community.
We help people in Walla Walla save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Walla Walla, about Walla Walla, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Good Day Walla Walla
A free Walla Walla community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Good Day Walla Walla. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://gooddaywallawalla.com/sitemap