Good morning, Walla Walla.

Law enforcement is investigating vandalism and theft at three Baker Boyer Bank ATMs in Walla Walla and Milton-Freewater over April 5 and 6 — the FBI has taken over the probe — while Bank President Mark Kajita said customers can use online banking and fee-free non-Baker Boyer ATMs until the machines may resume service by Friday, April 25.

Jess Portas is transitioning The Refinery into a nonprofit to launch three new programs that invite local residents to explore art and healing.

The downtown studio will host an open house today from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 205 S. Second Ave—offering tours, program details, and board introductions.

A study by Seniorly ranked Washington the best state for older workers because it has no personal income tax and strong business growth—an 88.6% increase in new businesses last year.

The research noted that seniors now earn high incomes and make up about 22.4% of the workforce.

City crews in Walla Walla began installing erosion control fencing near Highland Road—marking the start of the Myra Road South Extension project.

Excavation will begin the week of April 21—and Highland Road will close at the new intersection on April 28 as crews extend the road to Taumarson Road and add a roundabout at SR 125.

City leaders said Walla Walla will add a Climate Resilience Element to its Comprehensive Plan as part of the 2026 update and are asking residents to complete a survey in English or Spanish by April 30 to share their experiences with climate hazards.

GBX Group & Washington Trust for Historic Preservation have taken over the former Macy’s Building at 54 E.

Main St. in downtown Walla Walla. They plan to reimagine the building for retail & hospitality use after the city had approved it for a boutique hotel.

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.

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.

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.