Good morning, Walla Walla.

Former police chief Chuck Fulton died Thursday, November 6 after a brief illness at age 78.

He served Walla Walla for 42 years and is remembered for starting community policing programs — his work still guides local law enforcement today.

Prescott School District faces possible dissolution as a deficit and extra liabilities forced OSPI to set Binding Conditions that demand nearly $1 million in additional funds for the 2024-25 school year—local fundraisers and a College Place Panda Express event on November 16 aim to help meet this need.

Walla Walla Public Schools launched a monthly video series called 'Out and About with Dr. G' featuring Superintendent Dr. Ben Guayan as he participates in school activities—such as an ROTC obstacle course and bus maintenance—to give families a closer look at daily operations.

The district will release a new video each month to feature different programs and staff.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday that the Ballmer Group has pledged $170 million a year for the next decade to fund 10,000 new ECEAP seats—adding more early learning options for families in the state.

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.

'Tis the Season Holiday Concert

'Tis the Season — 5:00-6:30 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $40 — Enjoy a festive evening with jazz, rock, and soul renditions of holiday classics performed by local musicians.

Pioneer Santa & Holiday Fun

12-4 p.m. — Fort Walla Walla Museum — Free entry — Enjoy holiday stories with Pioneer Santa and creative crafts for kids along with complimentary gift wrapping in the Museum Store.