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Walla Walla
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington State allows residents to choose not to get a REAL ID but warns that without this compliant ID or a passport they will face travel restrictions on domestic flights and entry into secure federal facilities — the new rule starts May 7. KONA
- ➤ Advocates say Washington should adopt a new foster care law—like Oregon's SB 1016—that gives foster kids proper bags to keep their things safe. They point to cases where children had their belongings mishandled and want to prevent this in the future. KONA
- ➤ Walla Walla County Superior Court is launching a new pretrial services program funded by a grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts to guide release decisions. The court hired a dedicated officer and will use a risk assessment tool called PSA, text reminders, and an electronic monitoring system with victim notification—while continuing to follow Criminal Rule 3.2. Union-Bulletin
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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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Symphony Series: Earth, Water, Wind, & Fire
7-9 p.m. — Cordiner Hall — $5 for wine — Experience a captivating evening of orchestral music featuring distinguished composers and renowned tabla virtuoso Sandeep Das.
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The Talbott Brothers Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Motor Co. — Ticket prices TBD — Experience heartfelt country and Americana tunes with soul-stirring harmonies from The Talbott Brothers.
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