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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, Finley marked one year since the Lineage Logistics fire destroyed a cold storage facility and raised lasting environmental and health concerns — local agencies installed air quality sensors as officials and residents continue recovery efforts. Apple Valley News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Washington shoppers will soon see a rise in canned goods prices as tariffs go into effect, which is expected to increase costs for 14 staple items. Consumers may want to consider stocking up before price hikes affect their grocery bills — a change that will worsen over the next few months. KONA
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early results from Tuesday's special election showed the proposed Waitsburg School District capital levy trailed with 152 yes votes to 196 no votes as voters decided on the plan to collect 80 cents per $1,000 for school improvements. A proposal to form a regional fire authority—combining fire districts 1, 3 and 7—led with 49 yes votes to 14 no votes, and counting will continue until May 2. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Voters are casting ballots today before 8 p.m. in a special election that asks communities to choose new school levies, to merge fire districts in Walla Walla, and to upgrade Yakima's emergency radio system—each measure may change tax rates and boost public safety. Apple Valley News Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime sports official Vic Walker was honored at a City Council meeting earlier this week with a Mayor’s Community Service Award and a proclamation establishing Friday, April 25 as Vic Walker Day—recognizing his 59 years of officiating over 8,000 contests in Walla Walla. A celebration is planned at Murr Field after the first game of the Walla Walla High softball doubleheader, where Walker will be on the field. 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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Spanish Storytime
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Engage little ones with delightful stories in Spanish at the library.
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