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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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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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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
If you’re looking to make your fall workouts more effective, we’ve found your new go-to: a best-selling weighted vest that’s perfect for everything from outdoor runs to strength training sessions. With weight options ranging from six to 30 pounds, you can pick the level that fits your goals.
Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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