Good morning, Walla Walla.

Lottery players in Washington leave millions in unclaimed prizes by missing the 180-day claim period, with examples including a $3.4 million Powerball ticket from Tacoma and a $1.4 million Mega Millions ticket from Spokane.

Unclaimed funds go to the state's Opportunity Pathways Account (supporting education, vocational programs and early childhood learning).

A Waitsburg man, Bryan Thornhill, offered $10,000 for the city's 6th Street Site, a 1.15-acre parcel that abuts his property and was once a dumping ground; his bid will become official when it is presented to the City Council.

Nadine Stecklein (37), a local higher education professional and business owner, filed on May 5 to run for Position 3 on College Place City Council and plans to boost economic development, expand after-school recreation and secure grants for road and pedestrian improvements if elected.

Health science students at Southeast Area Technical Skills Center will host a spring blood drive on Thursday, May 8 (8 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.) outside the SEATech Skills Center at Walla Walla Community College.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.