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Walla Walla, Washington Patch AM: a 5 min readGood 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:
- Have you been calling 911 the right way? WESCOM wants input
- What Walla Walla County wants you to do about rising norovirus cases
- Why College Place is turning its license plate cameras back on
Also on today's calendar: Sounds Like Fun! Free Family Concert at Gesa Power House Theatre and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. WESCOM launches survey to gauge public's 911 knowledge (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Walla Walla’s 911 dispatch center, WESCOM, is asking local residents to complete a short online survey by June 15 to help improve how emergency calls are handled. You can fill it out through 911info.wa.gov or links on the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office and College Place Police Facebook pages. Officials hope clearer public understanding will speed up responses when seconds matter. 
2. Walla Walla County warns of norovirus surge (elkhornmediagroup.com) — Health officials in Walla Walla County are tracking a spike in norovirus complaints and urging residents to report suspected cases through the state’s online foodborne illness form. While no specific businesses are implicated, locals are warned about dehydration risks, especially for children, seniors, and immunocompromised people, and reminded that only thorough handwashing—not sanitizer—helps prevent spread.
3. College Place police will turn Flock cameras back on beginning June 15 (bellinghamherald.com) — College Place police will reactivate their Flock license plate cameras on June 15 after state lawmakers limited their use to serious crimes, stolen vehicles, parking enforcement and missing people. The Walla Walla Police Department, which shut its cameras off at the same time over legal and privacy concerns, is still deciding whether to follow suit. Both departments stress they do not use the cameras for immigration enforcement.
4. Hiker hospitalized after being struck by falling rock near Wallula (yaktrinews.com) — Emergency crews from Walla Walla County Fire District 5 rescued a hiker struck in the head by a falling rock near Twin Sisters Rock south of Wallula on Wednesday evening. The man was found conscious and alert, then taken by ambulance for hospital treatment in Kennewick after an initially requested Life Flight was cancelled once rescuers reached him.
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Spring Kick-Off @ L’Ecole № 41 →
L’Ecole № 41 Winery, 41 Lowden School Rd, Lowden
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Walla Walla Campus Graduation
Walla Walla Community College Announcement
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Sounds Like Fun! Free Family Concert at Gesa Power House Theatre →
Gesa Power House Theatre, 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla
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Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival: Sounds Like Fun!
Gesa Power House Theatre 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla, OR 99362
11:00 am -
Summer Music Series
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce Walla Walla Vintners 225 Vineyard Lane Walla Walla
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Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival - Festival Series: By Moonlight
Gesa Power House Theatre 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla, OR 99362
7:30 pm -
The Odd Couple - Female Version
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce 1130 East Sumach Walla Walla, WA 99362
7:30 pm -
The Oregon Trail Game & Ice Cream Social at Fort Walla Walla Museum →
Fort Walla Walla Museum, 755 NE Myra Rd, Walla Walla
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Clarkston Campus Graduation
Walla Walla Community College Announcement
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The Odd Couple - Female Version
Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce 1130 East Sumach Walla Walla, WA 99362
7:30 pm -
Walla Walla Campus Graduation
Walla Walla Community College Announcement
9:00 am -
Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival: Sounds Like Fun!
Gesa Power House Theatre 111 N 6th Ave, Walla Walla, OR 99362
11:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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