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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, June 20, hundreds of people held a memorial on U.S. 12 and outside a westside home in Walla Walla to honor Navy veteran Robert Ellis DeWayne Jr, who died on May 28 from a hit-and-run crash while riding his motorcycle—family, motorcyclists, and emergency workers joined a motorcade from Tri-Cities. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Three Columbia County groups were awarded community-improvement grants from the Innovia Foundation today—Friends of the Dayton Community Pool received $13,000 for swim lessons, the Columbia County Rural Library District got $10,000 to update the library's juvenile nonfiction section, and Project Timothy was given $7,000 to assist vulnerable residents. Union-Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Department of Ecology announced it will use $3.5M from the state capital budget to complete a remedial investigation at the Chevron gas station on 7 E. Rose St to check for oil contamination in soil, groundwater, and air. Ignite Fitness & Pilates is holding an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1331 Dell Ave while the Confederated Umatilla Journal won five journalism awards and Dunham Cellars will celebrate 30 years with an event on June 28 (5:30 to 10 p.m.). Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 10th annual Pacific Northwest Wine Competition in Walla Walla has a record 166 entries and will see 11 judges taste about 731 wines from Washington, Oregon and Idaho from Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25 — the results will be announced on June 30. Led by volunteers from the Whatcom Beer & Wine Foundation, the event donates all proceeds to support local groups including Walla Walla Community College’s enology and viticulture program, SOS Health Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington passed Senate Bill 5813, which raised the capital gains tax to 9.9% on profits over $1 million for long-term asset sales—taking effect retroactively from January 1. Some critics argue the higher rate might drive businesses and investors out of state—while supporters say it will fund education and public services. KONA
- ➤ Former National Parks Director Chuck Sams—an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation—shared his journey from a life of salmon restoration work and Navy service to his historic appointment during a Walla Walla event on June 18th. He explained that his experience prepares him to face challenges such as proposed funding cuts as he works to preserve natural resources. Union-Bulletin
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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