Friday, July 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SonBridge Center for Better Living will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an open house on July 13 at 1200 SE 12th St. in College Place where attendees will enjoy snacks, tours, giveaways, resource booths and a Thrift&Gift Store at 1 and 3 p.m., a celebration program at 2 p.m. and closing remarks at 3:50 p.m. Union-Bulletin
ACTIVE NEWS
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub report showed that Washington families spent up to 13% of their income on childcare for married couples and over 40% for single parents, making it one of the most expensive states for care. The Legislature passed House Bill 1648 — reducing provider education requirements — to help ease staffing challenges and lower costs for families. KONA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oscar Mayer is recalling over 367,000 pounds of its Turkey Bacon Original sold in Washington State—these vacuum-packed packages have use-by dates from July 18 to September 4 and were produced from April 24 to June 11. KONA
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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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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Bend Elks Baseball Match
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Affordable entry — Enjoy a lively collegiate baseball matchup featuring the Walla Walla Sweets and Bend Elks.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Bend Elks
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy collegiate summer baseball as the Sweets take on the Elks in a thrilling series.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Marion Berries Baseball Game
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Tickets available — Catch the Walla Walla Sweets host the debuting Marion Berries in an exciting West Coast League matchup.
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Walla Walla Sweets vs. Marion Berries Baseball Game
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Borleske Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Walla Walla Sweets take on the Marion Berries in a thrilling West Coast League matchup.
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Summer Concert Series: Gary Winston & The Real Deal
12-2 a.m. — Heritage Square — Free entry — Experience the dynamic blend of blues, funk, R&B, and classic rock with Gary Winston & The Real Deal.
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