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Walla Walla
Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kate Morrison—who has over 25 years of nonprofit experience and was the executive director of Trilogy Recovery Community—has been named communications and grants director at Blue Mountain Community Foundation and will oversee grant programs and lead communications. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ FVC Gallery will close its cafe at 420 W. Main on May 31 due to high lease costs and will shift to pop-up events while looking for a new space near local colleges. The owner, Matt Lopez, also has a Club Cafe pop-up planned for May 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.—featuring Mexican coffees, non-alcoholic cocktails and local music. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, members of the Old Coots Breakfast Club met at Party Line Cafe at 6 a.m. to share memories of old technology and simpler times. They recalled phone booths, rotary phones and crank ice cream makers—details that show how communication and everyday life have changed—and discussed what once made their mornings special. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the Larry Shue comedy The Nerd which will be staged May 30—June 15 at The Little Theatre of Walla Walla. Evening shows start at 7:30 p.m. on May 30—31, June 6—7 and June 13—14 while two 2 p.m. matinees will be held on June 8 and 15. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ The Concrete Mama podcast, produced by Unincarcerated Productions, is sharing life behind the walls by featuring inmate-hosts Nelson and Edwards — they tell real stories from inside the prison. The first season, which began on March 10 and ended on May 12, reached No.22 on the Apple Podcasts chart — a sign that locals and others value these honest insights. Union-Bulletin
SHOP NEWS
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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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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Kamloops NorthPaws
6:35 – 11:00 PM — Borleske Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Walla Walla Sweets battle the Kamloops NorthPaws in an exciting summer collegiate baseball matchup.
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