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Eltopia, WA · Arts & Culture
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Hermiston woman, 101, to take part in Bridge of the Gods ceremony
HERMISTON — The 100th anniversary celebration of Oregon’s Bridge of the Gods kicks off Thursday, Oct. 1, and a Hermiston woman born a year before the bridge was complete will play a key role. Linis Rozema, 101, will reenact a handshake that took place at the center of...
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Symphony tunes up for season, new music director
The Mid-Columbia Symphony is tuning up for its 82nd season after financial difficulties led to an abbreviated concert series the year before. This year’s season will be a special one, as it serves as the selection process for the symphony’s next director – which made adequate funding even more essential.
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Ghost of Dolly Parton spotted on second floor of Anderson Hall
At Whitman College’s Anderson Hall, the opening week frenzy seemed to be settling into a predictable routine. Following the legendary country singer Dolly Parton’s untimely demise, move-in took on a startling new challenge. Resident assistants began receiving complaints early the following morning of an overwhelming smell of southern comfort food drifting throughout the building. After students and faculty were unable to find the source of the mysterious smell, maintenance was called to ascertain the cause. The inspection was unsuccessful due to the maintenance workers abandoning their posts. When contacted for a comment on the walkout, one worker said simply, “It’s enough to drive you crazy if you let it.”
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Boots in the Basin: Zine about it!
Pauline Schafer (she/her) A few years ago, while at a local coffee shop, I found a small envelope with a handwritten message on it: Free art. I opened it to find a tiny watercolor painting inside! It was clearly created with great thought and care, though it likely didn’t take much time to produce. I still treasure that artwork and have it hanging on my wall. It provides a brief glimpse into an artist’s work and continues to remind me of an unexpected delight, a connection to another human that I haven’t met but who gave me a gift.
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Barry Patzer logs hundreds of rounds at Walla Walla Country Club
If pull-carts had odometers, there’s no telling how high the mileage on Barry Patzer’s might be. But what is known is that, in 2026, Barry has played (and posted) in excess of 323 rounds of golf as of September 30, the most rounds of any WA Golf member. And he’s still going.
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Photos taken 50-plus years apart show Hermiston’s growth
HERMISTON — Anyone who has lived in Hermiston for the past 20 to 30 years can attest to the growth the city has experienced. But few things can demonstrate the changes over the decades like a pair of photos hanging up at Hermiston City Hall. Two arial photos, taken...
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SOCO Creative Arts Festival returns to Historic Downtown Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash. — The Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership announced the SOCO Creative Arts Festival will take over part of downtown Kennewick on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kennewick Avenue between Dayton Street and Washington Street will be closed to car traffic during the event. The...
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Adam West Would Have Turned 98 Today, And His Walla Walla Hometown Is Throwing Him A Party
Adam West was born on September 19th, 1928, in Walla Walla, Washington, which means today would have been his 98th birthday. His hometown has marked the day for years, and this one is bigger than usual. The Kirkman House Museum is running its ninth Adam West Day today, with the 1966 Batmobile, the Bat-Copter and the 1989 Batmobile parked outside, plus a costume contest. The night ends with a Bat-Signal lit on the Marcus Whitman Hotel tower.
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Richland's Sausage Fest returns with free family fun
RICHLAND, Wash. — A Tri-Cities tradition is back for another year!. The Christ the King Sausage Fest returns to Christ the King Catholic Church in Richland starting tonight through Saturday, Sept. 19, bringing German food, live music, games and family fun. The festival has served the Tri-Cities for 50...
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Walla Walla to celebrate Adam West Day with Batcopter, Batmobile
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla is about to celebrate one of its most beloved hometown heroes. The 9th Annual Adam West Day marks what would have been the late actor and Batman star’s 98th birthday. This year's celebration also falls during the 60th anniversary of the classic...