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Walla Walla
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trilogy Recovery Community named Oliver Birchwood-Glover its new executive director after Kate Morrison stepped down in April. He has 30 years of experience in behavioral health — a skill set that will guide the nonprofit’s work with people facing addiction and mental health challenges — and will lead its future plans. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An 18-year-old man turned himself in after an early morning shooting on July 6—his car was hit by gunfire and bullet holes, and police later charged him with attempted first-degree murder and carrying dangerous weapons. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Port of Walla Walla expanded Dodd Road Industrial Park by buying 147 acres near Railex and Dodd roads, which makes the park 201 acres in total. The purchase—named the CFG Ventures Property and costing over $8.7 million, about $60,000 an acre—is part of the Port’s 2025 budget plan. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Washington state has added new taxes to help cover a $9.4 billion budget gap, including a top estate tax of 35% on estates over $9 million and a gas tax that increased from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents per gallon on July 1. Additional fees, such as a $100 charge on marriage licenses and higher business and occupation taxes for certain companies, will take effect later this month and early next year. KONA
WELLNESS NEWS
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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