Good morning, Walla Walla.

Mona is a friendly pit bull mix at the local shelter—she has been waiting patiently for a forever home.

On August 12, a log truck crashed into a WSDOT vehicle on Highway 12 near Waitsburg due to improper passing—logs scattered on the road and blocked it for hours while the driver sustained minor injuries and faces charges.

On Tuesday afternoon, a logging truck struck a WSDOT Maintenance truck near Waitsburg on Highway 12, causing a spill of logs and heavy damage to the WSDOT truck’s nose—no serious injuries were reported.

Voters in the Athena-Weston School District will vote in November on a $15.2 million bond to fund improvements at Athena and Weston campuses, including a new gym + science building and classroom renovations to support a grade reconfiguration, with the bond replacing the one that expires next June. If approved, taxpayers will pay $2.86 per $1,000 of property value and the district will receive nearly $10.2 million from a state matching program, boosting total funds to over $25 million.

On Aug 12, a public forum at the Walla Walla Regional Airport terminal examined how new legislative tax changes forced businesses to relocate from Washington—resulting in fewer jobs and impacting local suppliers.

Washington Policy Center director Chris Corry said the policies have weakened business opportunities for both large and small companies.

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.