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Walla Walla
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A College Place man—Tucker Cole Lightfoot—faces drug charges for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and for second-degree criminal mistreatment of a minor after officers discovered a grim studio apartment on Spitzenburg Street with unsafe living conditions; he is in custody with bail set at $75,000. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire burned 4,000 acres near U.S. 730 in Umatilla County as of August 29, with fire crews containing the blaze and no evacuations planned since the fire is far from structures—officials said the highway remains open but may close if the blaze shifts closer. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 27, the Walla Walla City Council approved a new policy that fines people who misuse 911 calls to push them toward the CARES program— a mobile unit that offers health and mental support. The policy excludes emergency calls for children, mechanical activations, or genuine emergencies and will be monitored by the Fire Department. Union-Bulletin
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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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Spanish Storytime
6:30-7:00 p.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a bilingual storytime for little ones and foster a love for reading in Spanish.
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