Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Street is organizing a community event on Aug. 28 in Walla Walla to mark Overdose Awareness Day, featuring a free dinner and resources on overdose prevention. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla Regional Airport becomes a key hub for the U.S. Forest Service's airborne firefighting operations in Oregon and Washington. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department proposes hiking fees for renewing personalized license plates to fund conservation, potentially increasing revenues by $1.6 million. KONA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla County Department of Community Health invites applications for the 2025-2027 Behavioral Health Community Grant to enhance local behavioral health services, with a deadline of Sept. 16. Union-Bulletin
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Community Open Sewing Lab
Experience a creative sewing environment with library-provided machines to work on your personal projects every Monday, ensuring children under 10 are accompanied by an adult.
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Dot Day Kick-Off Celebration
Celebrate International Dot Day with an exploration of art and creativity at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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Knit-A-Yarn Knitting Gathering
Experience a creative knitting community where participants bring their own projects or utilize library supplies to share skills and ideas.
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Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
Experience an electrifying tribute concert featuring Wild Rumours, performing classic Fleetwood Mac albums for an unforgettable evening of music.
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Living History: Sister Catherine at Fort Walla Walla Museum
Experience the rich history of Walla Walla with a portrayal of Sister Catherine, who played a pivotal role in establishing St. Vincent's Academy in the 1860s.
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Spanish Storytime at Walla Walla Public Library
Learn and practice Spanish through games and conversation at the weekly Spanish Table event.
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Walla Walla Library Book Club Meeting
Experience great books and lively conversation at the Walla Walla Library Book Club, meeting monthly for book discussions.
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2024 Environmental Seminar at Marcus Whitman Hotel
Learn about environmental issues and connect with port members at the 2024 Environmental Seminar in Walla Walla.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The quieter you become, the more you can hear.
~ Ram Dass
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