Good morning, Walla Walla.

Upcoming weekend events in Walla Walla include a Corks + Clue scavenger hunt (Fri-Sun) with tasting rooms on Second Avenue, a Ducky Derby duck race Saturday at the Community College, brunch at Eternal Wines and a family block party Sunday in College Place, plus a choral 'Requiem' at Cordiner Hall.

Walla Walla Public Schools expanded its Hispanic leadership group from 2 to 50 participants while facing cuts to early learning programs and a decline of about 100 students each year + Waitsburg School District earned state recognition for elementary growth scores as the academic year ends.

The Onion Man Triathlon is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, with cyclists riding a course starting at Bennington Lake while road closures on Reservoir Road and timed traffic stops keep riders safe.

City police and sheriff deputies will guide traffic at key intersections.

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.

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.