Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Union-Bulletin readers are voting for the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards until Tuesday, Aug.26, choosing from eight categories and over 100 subcategories that include best hairdresser, best winery, and best breakfast/brunch.
Nominees chosen from the June 20 to July 15 nomination period will have winners announced at the Sept.11 awards ceremony at The Marcus Whitman Hotel—voters who cast 25 or more votes in one day can enter a raffle for a $100 gift card.
📰 Economy
Seven well-known retail chains have closed in Washington—shifting the retail landscape as economic changes and bankruptcies force familiar brands to depart.
Many of these stores once filled local malls and shopping centers, leaving communities to wonder which new names will fill the void.
🎓 Education
Stephanie Cole stepped down from District 3 to serve as the district’s food services director, and the school board is now accepting applications from those interested — letters of interest must be submitted by Friday, Aug.
15 as candidates will be interviewed at the 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 meeting with the selected member serving until the November election.
🏛️ Government
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray met with Eastern Washington health providers in Walla Walla on Aug.
7 to discuss Medicaid cuts under the Big Beautiful Bill Act that could force rural hospitals to cut services and face rising uncompensated costs—officials from Planned Parenthood, the Columbia County Public Hospital District and the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic warned that patients may lose coverage as hospital strain grows.
🎉 Walla Walla Events
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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.
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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