Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
This weekend, Amavi Cellars holds a school supply wine tasting daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3796 Peppers Bridge Road to help get school items, and Dunham Cellars hosts its 16th annual Dunham Days with live music and food trucks from Aug.
15 to Aug. 17 to benefit suicide prevention—while Wheatstock in Helix features a music festival with live music, food trucks and a beer garden on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16 to support veterans.
A rolled log truck closed US 12 in both directions about 3 miles south of Waitsburg at 12:40 p.m. on August 12 with no serious injuries reported — the Sheriff’s Office advised drivers to use an alternate route until local teams cleared the road.
On Aug. 6, six small fires erupted in Walla Walla County within about 10 minutes—officials suspect arson as one fire reached a residential yard while all were quickly extinguished with no injuries.
Walla Walla police arrested a man on August 11 at 12:16 p.m. on charges of domestic violence assault (he also faces burglary and unlawful imprisonment) after he broke into an Eagan Street apartment and attacked a woman for a prolonged period.
Kennewick native Therese Warner tees off in her fourth Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic in Pendleton as she chases her LPGA dream on the Epson Tour.
She uses her childhood course experience—gained during junior tournaments—to earn crucial Race for the Card points later this week.
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.
Petty Fever Live at SOFH Walla Walla
6-9 p.m. — Sleight of Hand Cellars — $30 — Enjoy a night of live music from the best Tom Petty tribute band to kick off a weekend of wine and fun.
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