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Walla Walla
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mother Charleen Kaaen and daughter Kirsten Brannon in Walla Walla have started front porch days by inviting neighbors to gather for lemonade and cookies. Their gatherings aim to break down barriers between residents and spark friendly visits on warm days—helping to build local ties—across the neighborhood. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Tiger will visit Walla Walla Public Library on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where NW Public Broadcasting will lead a free Be My Neighbor event for young children — a separate cacti and succulent event with food tastings will run for older children and teens from 10 a.m. to noon. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ This weekend in Walla Walla, residents will enjoy a June Festival at Frazier Farmstead Museum at 6 p.m. Saturday with live music and a silent auction—followed by a breakdancing contest at Heritage Square from 7 to 10 p.m. and a Fern Gully movie at Lions Park at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Fort Walla Walla Museum will host an Oregon Trail game and ice cream social from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—featuring free ice cream, living history shows and interactive fun. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gesa Credit Union awarded over $145,000 in scholarships this year to students across the region. Local student Luke Christensen and three College Place high school interns each received $2,000—with Christensen recognized as a first-time college entrant and the others selected for the High School Credit Union Scholarship. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Walla Walla University held its graduation on Sunday, June 15, awarding nearly 300 students with associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees. Commencement speaker G. Alexander Bryant urged graduates to use their gifts and learn from setbacks to soar—while undergraduate Liberty Anderson announced a new endowment fund to benefit future students. Union-Bulletin
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Yakima Valley Pippins
6:35-11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Family-friendly prices — Watch the collegiate stars of tomorrow face off in a spirited baseball showdown.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Corvallis Knights Baseball Game
6:35–11 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling collegiate baseball match featuring the Walla Walla Sweets and the Corvallis Knights.
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