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Walla Walla
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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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
WELLNESS NEWS
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Spanish Storytime
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Experience engaging Spanish stories for young readers at the library.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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