Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla Valley Civility Project will host a Civility Lunch at noon Saturday, July 12 at China Buffet—1618 Plaza Way, where participants will break into groups to discuss maintaining good relations despite differing views. Attendees must email organizers to register and will purchase their own food. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Walla Walla will host several events this weekend with an ice cream social at Smoky Rose Cellars on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 from noon to 4 p.m., live music at Heritage Square on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., and a Master Gardeners booth at the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Fort Walla Walla Museum will hold a bounty hunt on Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—if you find the escaped suspect, you will receive a bounty from the museum store—inviting teams to join the search. Union-Bulletin
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Center Market—a beloved local grocery that has served shoppers for nearly 60 years—announced a closing sale on social media with storewide discounts and no final closing date. Randi Kelly and her grandson Brad Kelly, who took over the store in 2019, did not give a reason for the closure. KONA
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ College Place police arrested 30-year-old Stephen Courson on the night of July 7 after investigating gunfire on July 6 near north College Avenue and Blalock Drive—he now faces charges of attempted vehicular assault and obstructing a law enforcement officer. Apple Valley News Now
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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