Good morning, Walla Walla.

Local weekend events include the Pendleton Round-Up which is underway with rodeo shows and a grape stomp at Yellowhawk Resort on Saturday, Sept.

13 where teams of four can enter for $40 with sign-in at noon. Big House Brew Pub will host bingo at 7 p.m.—proceeds benefit Blue Mountain Humane Society.

Franklin County firefighters responded to nine fires on September 8 after a thunderstorm sparked multiple grass fires in Franklin and Walla Walla Counties—two in Franklin and seven in Walla Walla.

Firefighters are containing the Wooden Road Fire, a grass fire that started Monday night near Prescott and has burned about 4,000 acres near the Snake River—level one Get Ready evacuation notices are in effect for residents who must be ready to evacuate if needed.

College Place police are searching for a 65-year-old man wanted on assault charges from Idaho after his spouse said she was afraid to ride with him—officers found ammunition and a firearm in his car, and he remains at large.

The Walla Walla SWAT team assisted Umatilla County officials in arresting 41-year-old Sopha Khathavong who allegedly shot a gun at an occupied house near Milton-Freewater on Aug.

31 — he now faces charges for unlawful use of a weapon, recklessly endangering others, and interfering with a peace officer with bail set at $50,000.

Connell High School's CDL program is planning to expand its class to train more students for immediate employment—school officials said further details will be announced soon.

Walla Walla has opened applications for its Snow Berm Reduction program—designed to help residents with disabilities by adjusting plow operations so that snow does not block driveways—and all forms must be submitted by Oct.

1. Applicants need to show proof of disability and their address using the provided online or pick-up forms.

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.

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.

Annual Kitchen Tour

11 AM – 4 PM — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Supports women's scholarships — Explore Walla Walla’s beautifully renovated kitchens.