Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of October.
Good morning, Walla Walla.
On October 18, 2025, 1,600 local marchers joined the peaceful No Kings March that began at the courthouse and went down Main Street to Spokane—part of a national protest that drew an estimated seven million participants.
The demonstration featured locals with dogs, kids and friends carrying homemade signs.
The Healing Hands Project—a nonprofit in Kennewick—gives free feminine hygiene kits to women facing housing and money struggles and works with local schools while sending kits abroad.
Dr. Rachael Fidino started the group after talking with homeless women, and it now helps with basic needs both here and in places like Ukraine and the Bronx.
Jennifer Skoglund, the airport manager, said an IT outage on Oct.
23 did not delay the midnight arrival or the 5 a.m. departure at the airport. Alaska Airlines announced it was grounding all flights, but operations at Walla Walla Regional Airport remained unaffected — ensuring normal service.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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