Good morning, Walla Walla.

A conversation between artists, researchers and environmental experts will take place on Sunday, June 8 from 2:30–3:30 p.m. at the Walla Walla Community College Water and Environmental Center — 640 Water Center Drive — where experts discuss water balance and environmental challenges using Mokuhanga techniques. A reception for the Watermarks exhibition will follow from 4–6 p.m. at Foundry Vineyards Gallery — 1111 Abadie St. — featuring work by 12 artists created during local Mokuhanga residencies.

Walla Walla Public Schools is set to launch its new electric school bus fleet Monday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m.—the fleet includes 18 buses, six with wheelchair lifts, and is funded by a $3.7 million EPA grant plus $1 million from the state Department of Ecology to reduce fuel costs and promote clean transportation.

Education leaders from other states came to Walla Walla last week to watch the special education residency program in action at Pioneer Middle School and learn how apprentices gain hands-on experience in special ed classes.

When the current cohort finishes this summer, Walla Walla Public Schools will add four full-time special education teachers who are required to stay for at least three years—addressing a teacher shortage that others want to copy.

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.

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.

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.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Kamloops NorthPaws

6:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer on the Walla Walla Sweets as they take on the Kamloops NorthPaws in exciting West Coast League action.

June Festival

31st annual summer fundraiser to assist with the operational costs for our historical museum. Come for a catered meal, live music, local wine, silent auction, and community spirit! (21+, tickets are $65.)

June Festival

31st annual summer fundraiser to assist with the operational costs for our historical museum. Come for a catered meal, live music, local wine, silent auction, and community spirit! (21+, tickets are $65.)

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Portland Pickles

6:35-11:00 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Affordable ticket prices — Watch the 2024 West Coast League Champions take on the local Sweets in an exciting baseball matchup.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Portland Pickles

6:35-11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Affordable entry — Cheer on the Walla Walla Sweets as they take on the 2024 West Coast League Champions, the Portland Pickles, in an exciting 3-game series.

Dinner on the Sunset Terrace

8:30-9:00 p.m. — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Cost not specified — Experience a delectable four-course dinner paired with Mercer wines and insights from winemaker Ali Mayfield.

Walla Walla Sweets vs. Yakima Valley Pippins

5:35-11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer on the local collegiate baseball teams in a thrilling summer showdown.