Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
On July 26, the Bobcat Room at Hotel Hardware held a pop-up event where owner Val Mudry made Whoop 'Em Up gumbo and cornbread to recall the old Whoopemup Hollow Cafe in Waitsburg.
Locals enjoyed spicy drinks + warm memories as they gathered to savor the special dishes.
Low-income families in Walla Walla with school-age children must apply for Sun Bucks by Friday, Aug.
29 to receive a pre-loaded $120 card that can be used at any EBT location — the school district uses free and reduced meal data to upload eligible students to the state. Additional summer meals will be available at sites including Walla Walla High School, the YMCA, and Sharpstein Elementary School — ensuring kids have food when school meals are not offered.
Washington has launched Naloxone Finder—a new online tool that helps residents quickly locate free naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses.
The tool provides easy access to the life-saving medication, which requires no prescription and can be used by anyone in an emergency.
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'.
The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up
7-9:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10-$15 — Celebrate 60 years of the Grateful Dead with a screening of their iconic film featuring exclusive bonus content.
3 Doors Down Concert
7-10 p.m. — Walla Walla County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Grammy-nominated 3 Doors Down as they bring their hits to Walla Walla.
Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade
6-8 p.m. — Walla Walla County Fairgrounds — Free entry — A vibrant family-friendly parade featuring antique cars, decorated trucks, and appearances from the Fair & Frontier Days Royalty.
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