Good Day
Walla Walla
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sleep Fit Corp. and Mattress Land of WA Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in mid-July and closed all 15 Mattress Land stores by the end of June—two in Spokane and three in Idaho—reflecting broader challenges in a weakening mattress market. KONA
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Waitsburg School District said that starting in September, sixth graders will attend the elementary building while seventh and eighth graders will study in the high school now called Waitsburg Secondary School. The change repurposes Preston Hall for offices and storage and will use staff time and funds more efficiently—helping the district address declining enrollment. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A frontal system is moving through today and bringing light, steady rain that eases fire danger this weekend while bringing cooler temperatures to the region. A warming trend will start Monday with rain and isolated storms shifting east — raising fire weather concerns for next week. Apple Valley News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla is accepting applications for a free Civics Academy that teaches residents how city departments work and how decisions are made, with sessions led by city staff and optional Saturday tours. Classes run Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Oct. 2 and conclude on Nov. 20—applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross is hosting several blood drives in Walla Walla and College Place this month and is especially seeking Type O positive and B negative donations. Donors get a free A1C screening and a $15 e-gift card if they donate by Aug. 28 — events run at locations such as Marcus Whitman and YMCA. Union-Bulletin
WELLNESS NEWS
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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.
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Bilingual Spanish Storytime
10:30 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free — Enjoy engaging bilingual storytelling for young children with Miss Jennifer.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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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