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Walla Walla
Friday, November 1st, 2024
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over two million volunteers are set to participate in the Wreaths Across America event on Dec. 14, focusing on honoring veterans at over 4,600 locations nationwide, with special activities in Walla Walla. Union-Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run incident involving a parked car in College Place is a key event in a recent safety log that includes various law enforcement reports. Union-Bulletin
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Following a fatal shooting in Prescott, documents unveil new details leading to an upgraded charge of first-degree murder and first-degree assault against suspect Troy Mitchell Rathbun. Union-Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Whitman College is hosting its annual First Foods Festival on Nov. 9 to celebrate Indigenous heritage with presentations, a film, panels, and traditional foods. Union-Bulletin
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Port Commissioners at Walla Walla Regional Airport approved an increased budget of over $2.6 million for a new Life Flight Network hangar due to building requirement changes and potential winter construction delays. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Over $500,000 has been contributed to political races in Walla Walla County, spotlighting the financial dynamics as Republicans and Democrats vie for legislative and county commissioner positions. Union-Bulletin
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Family Yoga at Walla Walla Public Library
Experience a fun and engaging family yoga session at the library, designed to promote active and engaged learning for young participants.
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Jill Cohn Live Performance at Kontos Cellars
Experience the enchanting music of Jill Cohn at Kontos Cellars, a premier venue in Walla Walla.
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Weekly Children's Storytime
Experience a delightful morning of stories, songs, and crafts designed for children aged 3 and up at the Walla Walla Public Library.
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America's Sweethearts: A Musical Tribute
Experience the enchanting sounds of vintage female close-harmony as America's Sweethearts perform beloved classics from the Great American Songbook in a vibrant and nostalgic show.
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First Foods Festival 2024
Celebrate the cultural heritage and history of the tribes of the Walla Walla Valley at the annual First Foods Festival hosted by Whitman College Native American Outreach.
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Walla Walla Veterans Day Parade
Experience the community spirit and honor the sacrifices of veterans at the annual Veterans Day Parade in Walla Walla.
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Scholars at Risk Talk on The Role of Ongoing War in Yemen (Dr. Salman Al-Shami)
Dr. Salman Al-Shami, Visiting Scholar from Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada will be delivering a public talk on "The Role of the Ongoing War in Yemen: Climate Changes, Depletion of Natural Diversity and Increasing Water Scarcity." This talk is organized by Whitman College's Scholars at Risk chapter and supported by the Howard S. Brode Memorial Fund.
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Mystery Video Game Tournament at Walla Walla Public Library
Test your skills each month against a new video game in this engaging tournament.
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Weekly Storytime for Kids
Experience a delightful morning filled with stories, songs, and crafts aimed at children aged 3 and up.
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Calm Beneath Castles Premiere at Cordiner Hall
Experience the thrill of winter with the premiere of the newest ski movie, featuring a larger theater, enhanced sound, and complimentary drinks for adults.
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