Good Day
Walla Walla
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla organizers are hosting the Socks for the Soul drive—accepting sock donations until November 11 to help those in need. The drive began on October 15 and continues to gather community support. Apple Valley News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington saw 251,000 acres burn by early October with more wildfires than last year, and officials continue to manage active blazes. Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove requested extra funding—$60 million for prevention and $44.8 million for fighting fires—to help prepare for the next season. KONA
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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.
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Checkpoint Zoo - Film Screening
7-9 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — Cost varies — Experience the heroic rescue efforts of zookeepers and volunteers in Checkpoint Zoo.
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Haunted Halls of History
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — $10 for guests, $5 for members — Experience local ghost stories through a captivating radio performance.
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Bilingual Spanish/English Storytime
10:15-11:00 a.m. — Walla Walla Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy delightful stories in both Spanish and English tailored for children.
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Women With Wings: WASP Pilots of Washington
5-6:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10-$15 — Discover the inspiring stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from Washington.
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Upbeat Pre-Concert Chat with Quartetto Gelato
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Colville Street Patisserie — Free entry — Enjoy a chat with Jamey Lamar and taste a Symphony-inspired gelato flavor.
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Indoor Downtown Farmers Market
9 AM – 1 PM — The Showroom on Colville — Free entry — Discover a delightful array of local produce and artisan crafts at this vibrant market.
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