Good morning, Walla Walla.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that small businesses and nonprofits in drought-affected Walla Walla and surrounding counties may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans up to $2 million—rates start at 4% for businesses and 3.625% for nonprofits—and must submit applications by May 10, 2027.

Wild Willow Flower House left its longtime downtown spot for Southgate Shopping Center after its building was sold, and owner Jamie Graham is adding signage so customers can find the shop.

The flower shop is busy with homecoming orders and will display a historic sign (linking its past to today).

Bad Press, an award-winning documentary that covers Mvskoke Media's fight against censorship, will be screened at Whitman College on Oct.

1 at 6:30 p.m. organized by the Confederated Tribes (CTUIR) and Native American Outreach, with a reception starting at 6 p.m. at the Reid Campus Center Ballroom.

Walla Walla County Fire Protection District will use nearly $1 million from a FEMA grant to outfit responders with protective equipment, new vehicles and health initiatives.

The agency is one of many receiving part of more than $14 million awarded to emergency services in the region.

Walla Walla County health officials reported on Wednesday, Sept.

23 that the first West Nile virus case was found from a mosquito bite — the patient is now recovering, and residents are urged to contact their healthcare provider if they show symptoms such as fever or headache.