Good morning, Walla Walla.

Former Walla Wallan Deborah Underwood transformed a barren lot during the 2020 pandemic into a thriving garden that inspired her upcoming picture book, Tiny Garden, with illustrations by Jax Chow.

The book will encourage children to appreciate nature + showcase her creative journey.

The Walla Walla & Columbia County Retirees Association awarded $2,000 scholarships at a May luncheon to Brooklyn Laughery, a Dayton alum now at Washington State University set to student teach at Dayton Elementary, and Aloisa Morales-Saldana, a recent Walla Walla High grad at Whitworth who will begin her classroom internship.

The Walla Walla Public Library renovation moves forward after the city awarded Banlin Construction nearly $10.4M and approved a $3M loan from the vehicle equipment fund; construction begins mid-June and runs until July 2027, and fundraising has reached over $12.5M toward a $16M goal.

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.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Springfield Drifters Baseball Game

6:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets start at $32 — Catch the excitement of local baseball action in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Springfield Drifters

6:35 – 10:35 PM — Borleske Stadium — Tickets start at $32 — Catch the excitement of a thrilling baseball matchup in Walla Walla.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Springfield Drifters Game

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets from $32 — Catch the excitement of minor league baseball as the Sweets face off against the Drifters.