Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the Athena-Weston School District will vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4 on a $15.2 million bond that will fund a new gym, classrooms and facility upgrades — the bond will cost taxpayers $2.86 per $1,000 of assessed value over 16 years. If approved, matching funds will raise the total to more than $25.4 million. Union-Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross will host several blood and platelet drives in the Walla Walla Valley from Oct. 27 to Nov. 16—donors will receive $20 e-gift cards and entry for a chance to win $5,000 prizes, and those donating in November will also get a free A1C test during National Diabetes Awareness Month. 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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