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Walla Walla
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, May 7, kids and their parents gathered at Howard-Tietan Park for Kids' Day at the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. Strong winds prevented rides, but children helped set up balloons and enjoyed a unique view of the festivities. Union-Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Natural Grocers will open on May 20 at 102 East Poplar Street in Walla Walla. The grand opening will feature mystery gift cards for the first 150 customers & a prize wheel from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. KONA
- ➤ T-Post Tavern will close on Sunday, May 10, as general manager Erin Needham works to secure a lease to keep the restaurant concept alive at 1415 Plaza Way. Owner Dan Thiessen said the future name and details are still being determined. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two dogs escaped from a nearby home and attacked the agriculture program at Walla Walla High School on Wednesday, May 6, killing 15 sheep and injuring two, so school officials set up a fundraiser to cover veterinary costs and replace the animals for student projects. Union-Bulletin
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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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Woody running for District 3
“I am running to make myself less necessary, not more comfortable. If the reforms I’m proposing succeed, my own position takes a pay cut. That’s the point. Eight years to deliver real structural reform — then I go home.”
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