Good morning, Walla Walla.

The Tri-State Walla Walla 2025 Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair will run from 3–7 p.m. Friday, Oct.

3 at the Walla Walla Community College main building at 500 Tausick Way. Pre-registration is recommended by Oct. 1 to receive an extra raffle ticket as the free event offers a veterans dinner, music, VA benefits help, vaccinations, haircuts, and support for housing, employment, and mental health.

Blue Mountain Humane Society hosted a pet adoption event in Walla Walla on Sunday—24 pets found new homes with help from community partners.

Organizers Vicki Ostrander and Jerry Cummins are launching the Week Without Driving campaign to highlight transportation barriers in Walla Walla; the campaign will begin Monday, Sept 29 with a public outreach followed by a Walkabout on Sept 30 where officials and advocates assess sidewalks and transit access (using mobility aids for firsthand evaluation).

A wildfire began north of Prescott near Badger Hollow Road and Smith Springs Road on Sept.

25 and burned at least 1,500 acres—county spokesperson Heather Lee said residents received Level 1 evacuation notices and that the acreage estimate may change soon.

Washington drivers are expecting relief in gas prices by Thanksgiving as the shift to winter-blend fuel and resolving a pipeline outage boost supply—Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy said prices could drop another 30 to 50 cents after a 7-cent decrease last week.

State taxes and green policies continue to keep costs high for motorists.

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.

Falla Walla Half Marathon, 10K & Heroes 5K Run

9 AM – 1 PM — Walla Walla Community College — Registration fees apply — Experience scenic views of the Blue Mountains while enjoying a variety of running events.

WSAMA 2025 Fall Conference

— Oct 15-17 — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Registration required — Engage in professional development with CLE credit sessions on various topics.

Fall Furr Ball 2025

5:30-10 p.m. — The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center — Tickets available — An elegant evening benefiting animal welfare with dinner, entertainment, and auctions.