Good morning, Walla Walla.

A Level 3 'Go Now' evacuation notice was issued near Wallula Junction on U.S. 12 on Monday, June 29 because a fire burning between mileposts 310 & 313 forced highway closures and led to several collisions from smoke.

A Milton-Freewater woman crashed on US 12 after heavy smoke from the Lambdin Fire — which scorched 1,800 acres on Monday morning — reduced visibility and led first responders to close the road near Wallula Junction.

The Calling, known for its hit Wherever You Will Go, will perform on Wednesday, Sept.

2 at the 160th Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days. The band will open before Cheap Trick during the fair's five-day celebration.

Local restaurants are celebrating Walla Walla Sweet Onion Month this July with special dishes that showcase the beloved local sweet onion.

Venues such as Fiasco, Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen, The Green Lantern, and The Kitchen at Abeja will serve unique menus.

Walla Walla High School junior Lars Sandven was chosen for the National Youth Science Camp — a prestigious STEAM program offering academic and leadership training — The camp will run from Saturday, July 11 to Saturday, Aug.

1 in West Virginia.

District 5 congressional candidates discussed plans to support local education — restoring a community college campus and reforming student loans; they proposed reinstating lost grants, expanding pre-K programs and boosting vocational training to help local families.

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.

Yakima Valley Pippins vs. Walla Walla Sweets Baseball Game

6:35-10:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the local heroes as they face off in a thrilling baseball showdown.

Stand Up Comedy Night

7-9:30 p.m. — Heritage Square — No cover charge — Experience a night filled with laughter featuring various local comedians.