Good morning, Walla Walla.

Columbia REA has selected three local organizations to receive 2025 Legacy Grants + each award is $250,000.

Burbank Wrestling Club will improve its facilities, Starbuck School District will add new playground equipment and Walla Walla Summer Theater Group will restore Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater.

Nonprofit Walla Walla Kindie Music Festival launches local kids’ music events, featuring monthly concerts by Eric Herman and Aaron Canwell with plans for an annual festival.

Herman will perform a free show tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum as the group builds excitement for future events.

Local health officials warned that the expiration of ACA subsidies at the end of 2025 could leave about 1,300 residents without insurance and add financial strain on local hospitals — rising premiums and surges may force doctors to reduce services as they urge residents to explore state and nonprofit care options.

The Nutcracker Ballet

2-4 p.m. — Gesa Power House Theatre — $20 – $50 — Experience a magical holiday classic with enchanting performances by the Washington State Youth Ballet.