Good Day
Walla Walla
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wildhorse Foundation awarded a total of $145,477 regionally to 14 projects—its largest grant of $19,100 went to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office for a new command trailer. The awards support local public safety, cultural, and nonprofit improvements in the area. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla Head Start programs face enrollment delays after the Seattle office closed—federal policy changes limiting diversity initiatives and restricting enrollment to American citizens have slowed communication and funding, leaving officials waiting for clear guidelines and a new funding application cycle. Local leaders say uncertainties persist as lawsuits and pending policy clarifications continue to affect operations. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence St. Mary Medical Center opened a modern $2M cath lab Monday, August 25, equipped with new Philips machines that let doctors perform minimally invasive heart procedures with faster recovery and less radiation. Hospital staff and donors celebrated the renovation—designed to serve an area spanning eight counties where heart disease is the leading cause of death. Union-Bulletin
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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.
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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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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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