Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Walla Walla is hosting the annual PLACES conference, aimed at historic preservation and economic vitality, drawing over 400 participants from around Washington state. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tiger Creek Fire near Walla Walla is 89% contained, has ceased to threaten the Mill Creek Watershed, and control has been returned to local officials. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Perry Dozier leads Kari Isaacson in fundraising for the District 16 state senate seat, with campaign focuses including education funding, housing, and healthcare. Union-Bulletin
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Knit-A-Yarn Community Knitting Group
Experience a relaxed atmosphere where knitters of all levels can share their projects and skills at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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Downtown Farmers Market in Walla Walla
Explore a vibrant marketplace offering fresh-cut flowers, artisan crafts, and local produce.
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Open Community Sewing Lab
Experience a creative environment with access to library-provided sewing machines to work on your own projects.
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Spanish Storytime at the Walla Walla Public Library
Experience an engaging space to learn and practice Spanish through games and conversation at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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Weekly Children's Storytime
Experience a delightful morning of stories, songs, and simple crafts designed for children aged 3 and up at the library.
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Dungeons & Dragons Adventure for Tweens and Adults
Experience an engaging Dungeons & Dragons gaming session suitable for ages 10 and up, led by volunteers at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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Live2Lead Leadership Workshop in Walla Walla
Learn from esteemed speakers and gain valuable leadership skills to enhance your personal and professional life at this transformative workshop.
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Open Sewing Lab at Walla Walla Public Library
Experience a creative space every Monday as the library provides sewing machines for you to work on personal projects, with supervision required for younger children.
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Spanish Storytime and Conversation Table
Experience a fun and engaging environment to learn and practice Spanish through games and conversation every Tuesday at the library.
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Downtown Walla Walla Annual Trick-or-Treat
Experience a festive Halloween atmosphere as local businesses and organizations distribute candy and goodies to children dressed in costumes.
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