Friday, November 8th, 2024
Good morning, Walla Walla. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Walla Walla home experienced a fire early Wednesday due to improper use of a portable electric heater, with local fire crews quickly containing the blaze. Apple Valley News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla Arts Commission extends its artist submission deadline to Nov. 30 for a year-long exhibit in the City Council Chambers, welcoming various media from local artists. Union-Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An updated estimate reveals 1,400 gallons of diesel spilled in a train derailment near the Columbia River, with ongoing cleanup and containment efforts. Union-Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Walla Walla County Public Works crew received the Chapter Hero's Award from the APWA for their innovative and cost-effective road maintenance solution. Waitsburg Times
- ➤ Washington's court system's online services were disrupted due to unauthorized activity, with an expected outage lasting potentially beyond a week. Union-Bulletin
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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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Happy Hour Tunes with Ivan Huerta
Experience a lively three-hour musical setting at Mercer Wine Estates featuring local musician Ivan Huerta during Happy Hour.
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Holiday Makers Market!
Celebrate Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) at Foundry Vineyards’ second-annual Holiday Makers Market! Shop locally designed and crafted gifts for everyone on your list, meet the makers and lean into the holiday spirit with mulled wine and community camaraderie.
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Jill Cohn Live Concert at Kontos Cellars
Experience a captivating live performance by Jill Cohn at the cozy Kontos Cellars in Walla Walla.
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Symphony Series: Blue Mountains
The Walla Walla Symphony presents the 'Symphony Series: Blue Mountains' featuring works by Higdon, Copland, and Gershwin, conducted by Nadège Foofat at Cordiner Hall.
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