Good Day
Walla Walla
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Washington Department of Ecology has opened applications for its $25 million Rails, Keels, and Wheels grant program to replace old diesel engines on heavy-duty vehicles near ports and rail yards — funding from a federal settlement with Volkswagen in 2015 targets freight locomotives, tugboats, and garbage trucks and aims to lower health risks in nearby communities — and public agencies, companies, and nonprofits are encouraged to apply. Apple Valley News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An FDA posting states that Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. has recalled a limited batch of Häagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars in Washington due to undeclared wheat and a risk for allergic reactions—no illnesses have been reported, and customers should check their freezers for batch code LLA519501. KONA
- ➤ The health insurance marketplace opened on November 1 for 2026 coverage and will close on January 15; residents must sign up by December 15 for coverage to start on January 1. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network warned that many Washington residents—especially cancer patients and survivors—could face steep premium increases if enhanced tax credits are not extended by Congress. Waitsburg Times
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Two local hunters spent a crisp autumn evening tracking a mule deer doe on a ridge in the Palouse and took a clean shot from about 80 yards using a family heirloom rifle—preserving a trusted tradition—before processing the animal for meat. Their careful approach highlights the long-standing practice of sustainable hunting passed down through generations. Waitsburg Times
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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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The Wisdom of Happiness Film Screening
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Gesa Power House Theatre — $10 – $15 — Experience a cinematic journey through the Dalai Lama's wisdom on achieving happiness and inner peace.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
~ Benjamin Franklin
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