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Walla Walla
Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Blue Mountain Humane Society hosted a pet adoption event in Walla Walla on Sunday—24 pets found new homes with help from community partners. Apple Valley News Now
- ➤ 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). Union-Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Union-Bulletin
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 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. KONA
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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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Allen Stone Concert
7 AM - 11 PM — The Motor Co. — Prices TBA — A night of soul music and fine wines with Grammy-nominated artist Allen Stone in downtown Walla Walla.
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