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Walla Walla
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ferguson is reviewing a new federal tax-credit scholarship program that could let families choose private schools or boost public school resources, and he must decide if Washington will opt in by January 2027 * some critics call it a voucher program even though it uses only private funds. KONA
- ➤ Walla Walla Public Schools finished a $15.2M project at Blue Devil Stadium on Sept. 3 — the outdoor athletic facilities now include new artificial turf, lights, bleachers, a track throwing area and a resurfaced track. The work was made possible by a voter approved levy and LTGO bonds that shortened the construction schedule to 18 months. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bureau of Relamation released its September water forecast noting that senior water rights will receive full allocations while junior rights get 40% amid slight rain improvements—reservoir storage in the Yakima basin remains low at 20% full with 218,000 acre-feet, which signals ongoing challenges for Mid Columbia and SE WA irrigators. KONA
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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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Annual Kitchen Tour
11 AM – 4 PM — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Supports women's scholarships — Explore Walla Walla’s beautifully renovated kitchens.
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