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Walla Walla, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Walla Walla! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Try contra dancing at Fort Walla Walla Museum
  • A $10,000 boost helps Picture Lab keep local arts education free
  • Pacific Power’s rate cut brings relief to Walla Walla customers

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 60 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 59, low: 46.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Quick Takes Nov. 11 and beyond (goeasternoregon.com) — Fort Walla Walla Museum is offering a beginner-friendly introduction to contra dancing on Nov. 15, from 4–6 p.m. Barbara and Dan Clark, who began teaching at Walla Walla Community College in 1992, will cover basic moves and stepping to the beat. Tickets cost $15 through the museum website.
   

2. Foundation gives $10M to Washington arts; $52,500 in Lewis County and $450K in Thurston County (chronline.com) — Walla Walla’s Picture Lab has received $10,000 to help keep arts experiences free for children, teens and families. Its director says the grant will support teaching staff, supplies and arts education at 12 schools across six districts in Walla Walla and nearby rural communities, including schools without dedicated art teachers.
   

3. Pacific Power customers in Washington to see nearly 8 percent rate decrease (dailyenergyinsider.com) — Pacific Power customers in the Walla Walla area are among those getting a rate cut that took effect Nov. 7. Washington regulators approved a 7.9 percent reduction, lowering a typical residential bill by about $12.14 a month through an adjustment intended to reflect actual power costs.
   

4. AppleSox open 2027 season June 1; Wenatchee home opener set for June 8 (ncw.news) — Walla Walla is among the opponents on the Wenatchee AppleSox’s 2027 schedule, though this announcement does not give dates for their matchup. The defending West Coast League champions open June 1 in Kamloops and return to Wenatchee for their June 8 home opener against Victoria.
   

5. Washington Lawmakers Eye New Data Center Regulations Amid Growing Community Concerns (dailyfly.com) — Secrecy surrounding Amazon’s roughly 500-acre industrial land purchase, disclosed by Walla Walla port officials, features in Washington’s debate over data center regulation. Rep. Beth Doglio plans to revive legislation in 2027 with a ban on nondisclosure agreements, alongside measures addressing electricity demand and protecting other utility customers from added costs.
   

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  • Does Blue Mtn humane have a donation drop off anywhere besides there.
    They’re closed on Mondays which is my errand day (Nextdoor Near Dora's)
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Walla Walla. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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