Good morning, Walla Walla.

Everen Wines now welcomes guests to its new tasting room, which opened on July 10 on a 10-acre property with views of the Blue Mountains.

The space—designed with a cozy living room feel and a bocce ball court—hosts daily wine tastings and events aimed at pairing wines with fresh, local produce.

A wildfire that began north of Prescott at 1 p.m. Sept.

25 burned 1,500 acres before coming under control — county official Chris Lee confirmed — and all level 1 evacuation orders have been lifted near Badger Hollow Road and Smith Springs Road.

Howard Street has been closed since April after workers paved and striped the road—part of a repair project from Juniper Street to Bryant Avenue.

Signage, streetlights and landscaping are being added—work continues and the road will reopen in mid-October when final tasks are finished.

The Waitsburg City Council voted on Sept.

24 to convert the old community pool site into a synthetic ice rink that will be free for skaters. The project receives a $102,000 grant and $20,000 in city funds—plans call for the rink to open by the Waitsburg Hometown Christmas Celebration to boost downtown activity.

Two former mayors will moderate a public forum on Oct.

2 at the Walla Walla Community College Health Science and Performing Arts building at 500 Tausick Way. The event covers races for College Place City Council Positions 1 and 3 and Walla Walla City Council Positions 1, 2 and 3 — doors open at 6 p.m. and it runs from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

Despite new federal restrictions, local pharmacies still offer COVID booster shots to residents 6 months and older without a prescription—Dr. Krager said vaccine supplies may change week to week and advised calling Safeway or Walgreens to confirm availability while insurance and Medicaid cover the cost.

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.