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Walla Walla
Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Schools of the Blue Mountain Region will host its Bingo & Brews fundraiser at Burwood Brewing at 1120 E St. in Walla Walla on Sunday, May 18—doors open at 3:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 4 p.m.; only 75 tickets will be available, with proceeds supporting student services. Union-Bulletin
ACTIVE NEWS
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Forest, owner of Tempus Cellars, was approved by the Port of Walla Walla on May 8 to rent a 3,000 square foot facility at 760 C St. where he will continue making wine and hosting tastings until the lease ends in 2037—replacing former operator Steve Brooks. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Society of Mayflower Descendants will hold a settlement meeting tomorrow at noon at the Fort Walla Walla Park Rotary shelter on Myra Road to discuss local ties to the Mayflower and share resources for understanding this heritage—attendees may bring a brown bag lunch and contact Robert Keatts for an estimated headcount without needing membership. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Emily Arteche joined the Development Services Department as deputy director on April 22—bringing 25 years of municipal planning experience from Snoqualmie and other cities—and she will manage the building division, planning commissions and code enforcement while guiding the policy process and 2026 Comprehensive Plan update. Union-Bulletin
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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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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Cowlitz Black Bears
6:35-11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Affordable family-friendly entertainment — Watch collegiate baseball stars compete in this thrilling West Coast League matchup.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Cowlitz Black Bears
6:05-11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets available — Experience collegiate summer baseball with the Walla Walla Sweets battling the Cowlitz Black Bears.
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