Good morning, Walla Walla.

Walla Walla police charged Brian Allen Jones, 45, with second-degree attempted murder for strangling a woman near death on Monday, Aug.

11—bail is set at $750,000 with arraignment scheduled on Monday, Aug. 25.

The Italian Heritage Association of Walla Walla will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a dinner on Oct 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the County Fairgrounds—featuring Italian dishes, live music, dancing, and a silent auction—and a Festa Day on Oct 11 in Heritage Square that will include free booth space for local businesses until Sept 30.

The College Place School Board approved a $2.7M bid for a new field house at John Sager Middle School and College Place High School with Kirby Nagelhout Construction set to lead the project.

The work will break ground this fall and finish by summer 2026 — providing updated sports and activity facilities for students.

Walla Walla city officials announced that work on the Myra Road South Extension and Howard Street Sewer and Road Improvement projects has been paused—private contractors and their workers are in a labor dispute, leaving the roads closed with no set date for resuming construction.

Dollar General recalled three lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee (L-5163, L-5164, and L-5165) sold between July 9 and 21 after a customer reported potential glass fragments that could cut teeth, mouth or intestines; no injuries have been reported and consumers should check their coffee.

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.