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Happy weekend, Walla Walla!
In today’s happening-today edition: Brewfest’s big return, a $2B utility shake-up, Othello on the big screen, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Community ties on tap: Brewfest returned downtown, linking local brewers with storefronts and drawing about 1,200 attendees, roughly half from Walla Walla, a welcome boost for businesses during the November to March slow season — see how businesses are adapting.
Seasoned executives bring fresh perspective: Banner Corporation, parent of Banner Bank, appointed Monica O’Reilly and Judith Steiner to its board effective March 1, adding decades of risk and governance expertise to guide the company’s growth — get all the details.
Utility ownership changes hands: PacifiCorp and Portland General Electric announced a nearly $2 billion agreement to transfer select Washington operations to PGE, with no customer changes required and Walla Walla and Yakima employees retained — see what’s in the deal.
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Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Fries worth the detour: If your week needs a crunchy upgrade, Hattaway’s on Alder serves low-country fries, golden and creole-spiced, with old-fashioned remoulade. They disappear faster than small talk and play well with anything on the Southern-leaning menu… comfort, Walla Walla style.
Glow goals, covered: If your skin’s hinting it needs a reset, Atomic Dermatology & Med Spa delivers results-driven facials, Botox, laser hair removal, and RF microneedling, all in one local spot. A friendly team that listens means you leave looking rested… and ready to tackle errands, maybe even wine.
Sneak in a round: Fort Walla Walla Disc Golf Course blends shady-park chill with line-shaping focus, easy for an after-work loop yet fun enough for the friend who swears they don’t play. A couple mids are perfect for stretching your legs, making some circles, and a quick, low-stress round.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏷 Royalty Yard Sale @ Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Last call for treasure hunting, it’s the final Royalty yard sale of the year at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds Education Building. Dig through donated gems, upgrade the house, and help fund our Fair & Frontier Days crowns. Bring cash, your best haggle voice, and patience.
🏃 St Paddy’s Day Dash @ Veterans Memorial Golf Course | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Break out your green and your tolerable running pace, the St. Paddy’s Day Dash is back at Veterans Memorial Golf Course. Jog the fairways, collect bragging rights before brunch, and maybe spot your golf handicap trying to keep up. Register at https://secure.rec1.com/WA/walla\_walla/catalog.
🍎 Local Farmer’s & Artisan Market @ Showroom on Colville | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your fridge has been judging your takeout habit, consider this your nudge to hit the market. Browse peak produce, small-batch treats, and handmade goods, chat with farmers, artisans, and other small businesses, and support the locals who actually remember your name.
🩺 Chronic Pain Seminar @ The Melrose Center | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Give your back a break and hit this free community seminar on dealing with chronic pain. A mix of perspectives, with a D.O., an acupuncturist, a naturopath, and a nutrition pro sharing practical tips, not miracle cures. Space is tight, RSVP at 509.240.5183.
🍷 Library Tastings @ Echolands Winery – Estate Vineyard | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Go underground at Echolands’ subterranean library for a guided group tasting, every Saturday this winter. They’re pouring five exclusive library wines for the first time ever, so you can sip history, swap stories, and feel delightfully superior to your past grocery-aisle self.
🎭 Othello @ Gesa Power House Theatre | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Big-screen Othello, filmed live in London, takes over Gesa Power House Theatre with David Harewood, Toby Jones, and PJ Harvey’s brooding score. Come for the Shakespearean fireworks, stay to feel smug about high culture without leaving town, dressing up, or pretending you remember Act III.
⚾ Whitman College Baseball vs University of Puget Sound @ Borleske Stadium | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Nothing beats college ball in Walla Walla, especially when Whitman takes on Puget Sound. Expect scrappy at-bats, loud dugouts, and that satisfying pop of the mitt. Prefer your bleachers with a backrest? Stream it on FloCollege while you guard the grill.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Walla Walla report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 49°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 73%
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 48%
A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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