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Walla Walla
Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Heather Scott, a longtime Spring Release fan, becomes the new executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance as Spring Release Weekend kicks off today with wine tastings and special events at local wineries—food pairings and live music fill the schedule through Sunday, May 3. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The county's health department confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated traveler — exposed abroad — who spent their contagious period locally. The only known public exposure was at Le Dang’s Mongolian Grill on Monday, Apr. 20; anyone who visited should check their vaccination records and monitor for symptoms. Union-Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Third grader Sydney Smith from Waitsburg Elementary won nine events and set four personal records at the Sweet Onion Swim Meet at Whitman College last weekend. The Walla Walla Swim Club-hosted meet saw her earn additional placements as the season’s final short-course event concluded. Waitsburg Times
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Colors Ignited
7-9 p.m. — Cordiner Hall — Wine and treats available — Experience a vibrant symphony with works by Meyer, Bach, and Stravinsky featuring accordionist Hanzhi Wang.
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Spring Kick-Off at L’Ecole № 41
10 AM – 5 PM — L’Ecole № 41 Winery — $25 per person, waived with a $40 wine purchase — Celebrate spring with curated tastings of latest wine releases in a historic setting.
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VAF 2026 Annual Meeting
5 PM May 26 – 5 PM May 29 — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Pricing not specified — Explore vernacular architecture through field tours and informative sessions in a collaborative environment.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Andrew Carnegie
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