Good morning, Walla Walla.

The Port of Walla Walla approved additional funding on July 10 to support transforming the decommissioned Waitsburg pool into a potential ice rink or skate park as part of its 2025 Economic Development Plan + the project requested $100,000 even though total costs are estimated between $121,000 and $125,000. City officials said they are finalizing logistics so the conversion will be completed in time for Hometown Christmas after the pool was filled in to meet a Health Department order.

On June 14, firefighters battled a fast-spreading brush fire burning over 700 acres in a wheat field near a small Oregon community that moved north toward Walla Walla County—authorities evacuated two homes near Butler Grade and Vanscycle Roads and urged the public to steer clear of the area.

Walla Walla Public Schools restarted a driver's education program after the local provider closed in 2023 and enrollment has grown 367% from 101 to 371 students using local levy funds and state education funding.

The program offers 30-hour classroom instruction and 6-hour behind-the-wheel training so that eligible students can earn their driver's license.

Today, Taumarson Road between Peppers Bridge Road and Plaza Way is closed for several months for demolition, utility work, and the construction of a new roundabout at its intersection with Myra Road; city officials said the $12 million (Myra Road South Extension Project) will keep the road closed through fall while work begins in spring and ends by summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunday Tunes with Phil Lynch

2-4 p.m. — Henry Earl Estate Wines — Complimentary for wine club members — Enjoy live music from Phil Lynch at a local winery.

Bilingual Spanish Storytime

10:30 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free — Enjoy engaging bilingual storytelling for young children with Miss Jennifer.

Little Shop of Horrors

7-11 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a delightfully dark and comedic musical performance with 'Little Shop of Horrors'.