Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hua’s Mongolian Grill closed on Monday, Oct. 13 after a failed inspection by the County Health Department that found issues with handwashing, food storage, and cleaning. The restaurant passed a reinspection on Oct. 15 and will reopen on Monday, Oct. 20—while implementing new safety measures. Union-Bulletin
- ➤ Blue Mountain Humane Society is hosting its Fall Fur Ball fundraiser today at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center, with dinner at 7:30 p.m. and ticket sales ending at 7:30 p.m.—the fundraiser will support shelter, medical and adoption programs while Interfaith Lamb of God holds soloist auditions Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 at Pioneer United Methodist Church, Klicker Berries offers new pies from Blue Raven Farmstand, and College Place received a $5,000 grant for a mural and pen pal program with its Mexican sister city. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eric Hartwig is running for Prescott School Board Position 5 and is endorsed by his opponent Kaelyn Pyke—who filed when no one else did—to help solve the school district's financial crisis. Hartwig, a Washington Department of Ecology watermaster and local community leader, said he will work to ensure the school opens for the 2025-2026 year. Union-Bulletin
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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