Good morning, Walla Walla.

Waitsburg Celebration Days continue with a parade led by marshals Joy Smith and Lisa Naylor and a Luck of the Duck contest that raised $1,500, while the Memorial Day Weekend Campout will kick off at the Fairgrounds with live entertainment + chili feed + Woody's Pig Roast on Saturday.

Natural Grocers opened downtown on Wednesday, May 20, drawing nearly 1,000 customers by early afternoon.

The store offered rewards like gift cards and backpacks for early shoppers and donated $2,500 to support a local food bank.

Walla Walla high school seniors are set to graduate as they share diverse plans: College Place’s Allyiah Astorga will study criminology at WSU, DeSales’ Alan Campos-Ontiveros will pursue kinesiology at Pacific, and Walla High senior Kourtenay Driver will study film and media in Phoenix while reflecting on their Valley roots.

High pressure will keep our region dry and warm with mid-80s heat through Sunday — however, a storm system on Memorial Day will bring gusty winds and critically dry vegetation that could boost fire risk, with cooler, wetter conditions expected afterward.

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.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Marion Berries

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets from $32 — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between local favorites Walla Walla Sweets and Marion Berries.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Marion Berries Baseball Game

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets starting at $32 — Enjoy a thrilling night of summer baseball in Walla Walla.