Friday, May 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Frog Hollow Farm is hosting its 12th annual plant sale on May 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 174 Frog Hollow Road—offering organic and heirloom plants, food trucks and a meet-and-greet with baby farm animals along with a performance by The Welter Brothers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Union-Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Oxarc leased 4.75 acres at Burbank Industrial Park to store and distribute industrial gases such as CO2 via rail—following port approval on May 1 for a five-year term that may be extended. The deal is expected to add $2,500 monthly to port revenue and create six initial full-time jobs without affecting nearby roadway projects. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, Daniel Junior Pascual, 31, was brought to court after a new alleged rape victim came forward, adding two charges to his existing counts in Walla Walla and King Counties—while his attorney argued that his sudden arrest was unnecessary given his record of attending court dates. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fort Walla Walla Museum Executive Director James Payne was honored with the Washington State Historical Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his 30 years of work preserving Washington history—his leadership has expanded the museum’s programs and modernized its facilities. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Today, First Friday Art Tours start at venues in Walla Walla, College Place and Waitsburg and run each first weekend from May to September. An art show at Combine Art Collective on 130 E. Rose St. No. 102 features works by Helen Harvey, Samuel Drake, Marriam Motamedi and Ellen Heath and will have an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m.—giving local art fans a chance to see new works. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Valley Transit returned three of its five new electric buses to BYD/RYDE after inspectors found defects + the manufacturer paid for repairs and transport costs. General Manager Angie Peters said these buses will be ready for service by the end of June while all five will run by the end of the year. Union-Bulletin
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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Terry Robb Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — Quirk Brewing — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the sublime acoustic guitar mastery and unrestrained passion of Terry Robb.
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The Lost Apples Project: A Tribute to Heritage Apples
5-6 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — Free entry — Discover the fascinating journey of rare apple varieties and their historical significance.
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Walla Walla Music Fest 2025
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM — Walla Walla County Fairgrounds — Line-up includes Jackson Dean and Rare of Breed — Celebrate local music in a vibrant festival atmosphere.
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