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Walla Walla
Friday, October 24th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 22, the Walla YWCA held a Domestic Violence Awareness walk where 25 community members—including local officials and survivors—marched from Heritage Square to the County Courthouse and shared stories and statistics on abuse. The event, part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, featured chants and informational signs to help raise awareness about domestic violence. Union-Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dayton School District is holding a race for Director Position 2 as community member Carly Benavides challenges board member Patrick Davidson—who has managed Valley Agronomics and served since February 19—for a two-year term. Neither candidate has provided campaign details, with only Davidson filling information in the local voters’ guide. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The STAR Project struggled after hundreds of federal grants were terminated, which cut nearly 75% of its budget and forced the nonprofit to reduce housing from three to two facilities and lay off seven staff. Executive Director Elizabeth Rice said the loss of expected grant funds left the program operating on about $20,000 each month while it continued to support clients reentering the community. 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
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