Good morning, Walla Walla.

On Monday, June 15, the Twin Sisters Fire burned 8,262 acres south of Wallula Junction and threatened community residences, powerlines and rail lines; evacuations remain in place (Level 3 near Hatch Grade Road) and responders continue efforts to contain the blaze amid a red flag warning today.

At WWU’s commencement on Sunday, June 14, the Class of 2026 gifted a fireplace to The Atlas coffee shop before its move to the new Student Life and Ministry Center, preserving an iconic campus fixture for future memories.

Dean Dr. Tamara Thomas urged graduates to lead with kindness+community care.

School districts across the valley will serve free meals to children up to 18 this summer at various sites; some meals must be eaten on site plus others can be taken home.

Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Infant Formula sold at Target and online after several infants in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized with infant botulism.

Consumers who purchased the product should return it or call Target for instructions and consult a doctor if symptoms (weak cry, poor feeding) occur.

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.