Good morning, Walla Walla.

On Sunday, fires near Benton City, Prosser, and Twin Sisters prompted evacuations and power outages, while crews battled blazes near Juniper Dunes and on Highway 740—a shelter opened at Prosser High School as at least 40 households evacuated.

Local author Ludie Arellano will sign copies of her debut children’s book The Street Sweeper on Friday, June 20 at Book & Game Co. Readers can meet her at this engaging event & enjoy a lively community gathering.

Walla Walla Community College honored its Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 13 with speeches celebrating resilience + hard work at the campus.

Mayor Gustavo Reyna emphasized community support as graduates shared their unique journeys.

A wildfire in Walla Walla County grew to 3,638 acres and prompted Level 3 evacuations for Hatch Grade; US-730 reopened at 6:20 p.m. — easing local traffic as firefighters continue battling the Highway 730/Twin Sisters Fire toward Oregon.

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.

Ridgefield Raptors vs. Walla Walla Sweets Baseball Game

5:00 – 11:05 PM — Borleske Stadium — Tickets start at $32 — Catch the excitement as the Ridgefield Raptors take on the Walla Walla Sweets in a thrilling baseball matchup.

Walla Walla Movie Crush Festival

All day — Gesa Power House Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate a decade of short cinema during this community-focused film festival.

Yakima Valley Pippins vs. Walla Walla Sweets

6:05-10:05 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets starting at $32 — Catch the excitement as the Pippins take on the Sweets in this can't-miss live baseball showdown.