Good morning, Walla Walla.

Walla Walla Community College president Chad Hickox said his school will face a $3 million funding cut when a new enrollment-based funding formula takes effect next summer.

The new model, made by college leaders to match funding with student numbers, will change budgets gradually over six years — a shift aimed at fairness in funding.

The FDA has recalled certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in Washington State—caregivers should check for lot numbers 206VABP/251261P2 and 206VABP/251131P2 with a use-by date of Dec 1 after reports of infant botulism and symptoms such as constipation and poor feeding.

Tourism in Walla Walla Valley declined in the third quarter as September hotel occupancy dropped by 4.3% from last year.

The regional airport saw fewer passengers with outbound load factors falling from 78% to 73% — prompting Visit Walla Walla to work with hotels and community partners to boost overnight stays.

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.

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.