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Walla Walla, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Walla Walla! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Walla Walla ER visitors will notice at the new weapons scanner
  • How Walla Walla schools will handle fewer students and tighter budgets

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik - Americana/Folk with Nordic Roots at Great Pacific and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers around; windy, cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
  • Friday: Cloudy and breezy, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Walla Walla hospital installs weapons detection system at Emergency Department (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla has added an AI-powered Evolv weapons detection system at its Emergency Department entrance, the hospital’s only 24/7 public access point. Funded by a $150,000 federal grant, the system aims to keep weapons out without slowing patients and visitors, with security officers monitoring alerts around the clock.
   

• Walla Walla Public Schools focuses on engagement while facing potential budget challenges (yaktrinews.com) — Walla Walla Public Schools is expanding family engagement, including a fast-growing Hispanic leadership group, even as it confronts shrinking enrollment and state-driven cuts to early learning slots. District leaders warn that losing about 100 students a year is tightening the budget, but say a strategic plan will guide tough choices while they work to protect classroom quality and community connections.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Clarkston: Mini Apple Pies for National Apple Pie Day
    Walla Walla Community College Clarkston Main (CLK) 148 - Student Activity Center
    9:30 am
  • President Boltonâs Open Office Hours for Students
    Whitman College Reid Campus Center
    12:00 pm
  • Clarkston Student Club Council
    Walla Walla Community College Clarkston Main (CLK) 107 - Classroom
    12:15 pm
  • Open Office Hours with Dr. Sylvia Carey-Butler, Vice President for
    Whitman College Lizzie Muir Dining Room, Cleveland Commons
    12:30 pm
  • Climbing Center Finals Week Hours →
    Whitman College Climbing Center
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday May 14
  • Whitman College Distance Track George Fox Final Qualifier (Day 1)
    Whitman College Newberg, OR
  • Tipsy Thursdays Comedy Show — Downtown Walla Walla Foundation →
    Marcy's Bar & Lounge, 33 S Colville St, Walla Walla
    8:00 pm
    • Friday May 15
  • Intercultural Excellence Celebration Ceremony →
    Reid Campus Center, 280 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday May 20
  • Walla Walla Locals Day — Browne Family Vineyards →
    Browne Family Vineyards Tasting Room, 31 E Main St, Walla Walla
    11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Ben Franklin Transit to add summer routes for Pasco pool and Amazon (nbcrightnow.com)
  • Bus driver shortage means most Pasco kids could start school at a new time (tri-cityherald.com)
  • Forbes Names Pasco One of the Best Places in America to Retire (610kona.com)

Ok Walla Walla! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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