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Walla Walla School Board plans private talks on land acquisition
The Walla Walla School Board has scheduled an executive session Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The meeting, which is closed to the public, will take place in the district's board room, 364 S. Park St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential property acquisition.
Confidence in Wolfram as judge
Scott Wolfram has demonstrated in a number of impressive ways his commitment to our community and those of us who live here. We have personally experienced his careful attention to detail, his compassion as well as his clear thinking and high personal and professional standards.
Militarization of police a concern
My friend, a retired police officer, tells me that Walla Walla has a tank -- he calls it an APC. I am concerned that the militarization of our police is not making us more safe, but less.
Profiling is good idea and welcome
Some people speak unkindly of that Arizona sheriff for his profiling of suspects. To me, profiling seems like a good idea. I welcome profiling.
Sherwood Trust supports aquatic center
Why does the Sherwood Trust support the proposal for the city of Walla Walla to develop the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center? There are many reasons. Here are a few: Community. An investment in healthy activities for families and youths of our community should be a high priority -- especially during the summer months. The value of such an investment, like the aquatic center, is clear. It is an investment in our future.
In defense of Ayn Rand
Mark Raddatz's sarcastic diatribe ("Civilization is seven meals from anarchy") reeked of demagoguery and myths. Mr. Raddatz levied criticism against philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand, which amounted to little more than a regurgitation of what he assumes Rand was a proponent of.
Baseball is the buzz in the Walla Walla Valley
Tonight the Sweets host the WCL All-Star Game, Valley Little League hosts the state championship and Ichiro gets a chance to play for a contender.
Baseball is the talk of the town this week. The West Coast League All-Star Game is being played tonight (7:35 first pitch) at Borleske Stadium. Walla Walla is hosting this showcase event in large part because of the strong support for the Sweets in the team's first two seasons.
Bag a bargain at bookstore's big blowout
Visitors to Just Right Books are bound to find something for everyone at a mega sale going on. For one more week, guests at the store can sift through the store's extensive selection of gently used paperbacks, hardbound and rare books and fill a bag for $2.50.
Session offers window to naturalization process
Immigration officials hope potential citizens will reach out to the agency for assistance.
Representatives from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service held a session at the Walla Walla Public Library Monday night to offer information on becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. The event featured two representatives from USCIS, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security that oversees applications for permanent residency and naturalization. Though their field office is in Spokane, Field Officer Director Diana Wolder said that her office frequently travels to provide information around Eastern Washington.
Benito Gomez sentenced to 114 years in prison
Benito Gomez looked down, blinked and shook his head slightly as he was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to spend the rest of his life in prison. The result was a foregone conclusion after a Superior Court jury convicted him last month of murdering a rival gang member and shooting at other people in a confrontation last year in an alley in the west end of town.
Emergency declared in region
Walla Walla and Garfield counties are among 16 to be hit by major storm damage last week.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has proclaimed a state of emergency for Walla Walla County and 15 other Eastern Washington counties hit by a series of storms last week. The move could help open the way to receive federal aid to help repair roads, bridges and other structures damaged in west-central Walla Walla County by a fast-moving storm, said Jim Duncan, county emergency management director.
Aviary population challenged by theft, nature's predators
In an alarming turn of events, a white peahen at Pioneer Park Aviary was removed from the upper net pond enclosure on the night of June 12, the day before her eggs were due to hatch, said Joanna Lanning, primary caretaker. The netting was slit on the peahen's pen to remove her from her nest.
Benito Gomez sentenced to 114 years in prison
WALLA WALLA — Benito Gomez looked down, blinked and shook his head slightly as he was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to spend the rest of his life in prison.The result was a foregone conclusion after a Superior Court jury convicted him last month of murderin
Dayton Council
Dayton City Council members are Delphine Bailey, Kathy Berg, Jim Cooper, Christine Broughton, Arthur Hall and Bill Graham. With Cooper absent Monday, the council:
Three run for departing Columbia County commissioner's seat
Tom Bensel, Anne Higgins and Mike Talbott are running for the Position 2 seat on the commission.
Three candidates will face off in the Aug. 7 primary election for Position 2 on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Tom Bensel, Anne Higgins and Mike Talbott are running to replace Commissioner Richard Jones, who is not seeking reelection. The top two vote-getters in the primary will move on to the November general election.
Humane Society plans day at ballpark
Thursday's 'Bark in the Park' will include a special section for pooches, gifts and activities.
Blue Mountain Humane Society will celebrate 45 years in the Walla Walla Valley on Thursday with "Bark in the Park" at Borleske Stadium at the Walla Walla Sweets baseball game.
Emergency services - 7/24/12
Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of the agencies listed below. Readers with any information on these or other crimes should call the local police or county sheriff's department. By law, victims of crimes may request through law enforcement agencies that their names not be released to the media. Theft and vandalism reports were filed Monday and today unless otherwise noted.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Confidence in Wolfram as judge
Scott Wolfram has demonstrated in a number of impressive ways his commitment to our community and those of us who live here. We have personally experienced his careful attention to detail, his compassion as well as his clear thinking and high personal and
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Militarization of police a concern
My friend, a retired police officer, tells me that Walla Walla has a tank -- he calls it an APC. I am concerned that the militarization of our police is not making us more safe, but less.Our local police "lost" almost a hundred sticks of TNT and other exp
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Profiling is good idea and welcome
Some people speak unkindly of that Arizona sheriff for his profiling of suspects.To me, profiling seems like a good idea. I welcome profiling.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Sherwood Trust supports aquatic center
Why does the Sherwood Trust support the proposal for the city of Walla Walla to develop the Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center? There are many reasons. Here are a few:Community. An investment in healthy activities for families and youths of our community sh
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - In defense of Ayn Rand
Mark Raddatz's sarcastic diatribe ("Civilization is seven meals from anarchy") reeked of demagoguery and myths.Mr. Raddatz levied criticism against philosopher and novelist Ayn Rand, which amounted to little more than a regurgitation of what he assumes Ra
Baseball is the buzz in the WW Valley
Tonight the Sweets host the WCL All-Star Game, Valley Little League hosts the state championship and Ichiro gets a chance to play for a contender.
Baseball is the talk of the town this week.The West Coast League All-Star Game is being played tonight (7:35 first pitch) at Borleske Stadium. Walla Walla is hosting this showcase event in large part because of the strong support for the Sweets in the tea
Walla Walla School Board plans private talks on land acquisition
WALLA WALLA -- The Walla Walla School Board has scheduled an executive session Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The meeting, which is closed to the public, will take place in the district's board room, 364 S. Park St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potentia
On the agenda - Pomeroy School Board
When: Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.Where: Elementary School, room 109
On the agenda - Dayton School Board
When: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.Where: District Board Room, 609 S. 2nd St., Dayton
On the agenda - Walla Walla Council
When: Wednesday, 7 p.m.Where: Walla Walla City Hall, 15 N. Third Ave.
In the minutes - Dayton Council
Dayton City Council members are Delphine Bailey, Kathy Berg, Jim Cooper, Christine Broughton, Arthur Hall and Bill Graham. With Cooper absent Monday, the council:
Three run for departing Columbia County commissioner's seat
Tom Bensel, Anne Higgins and Mike Talbott are running for the Position 2 seat on the commission.
Three candidates will face off in the Aug. 7 primary election for Position 2 on the Columbia County Board of Commissioners. Tom Bensel, Anne Higgins and Mike Talbott are running to replace Commissioner Richard Jones, who is not seeking reelection. The top
Humane Society plans day at ballpark
Thursday's 'Bark in the Park' will include a special section for pooches, gifts and activities.
WALLA WALLA -- Blue Mountain Humane Society will celebrate 45 years in the Walla Walla Valley on Thursday with "Bark in the Park" at Borleske Stadium at the Walla Walla Sweets baseball game.Fans are encouraged to bring their dog on a leash and enjoy the g
Emergency declared in region
Walla Walla and Garfield counties are among 16 to be hit by major storm damage last week.
WALLA WALLA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire has proclaimed a state of emergency for Walla Walla County and 15 other Eastern Washington counties hit by a series of storms last week.The move could help open the way to receive federal aid to help repair roads, bridge
ETCETERA - Aviary population challenged by theft, nature's predators
In an alarming turn of events, a white peahen at Pioneer Park Aviary was removed from the upper net pond enclosure on the night of June 12, the day before her eggs were due to hatch, said Joanna Lanning, primary caretaker. The netting was slit on the peah
Bruins down Yakima, advance to state
Walla Walla hands the Knights a 3-1 defeat to win its bracket, and takes the district's second seed to the state tournament beginning Saturday.
SELAH, Wash. — Needing to win one of two games against league rival Richland, the Walla Walla Bruins got the job done without drama and defeated the Knights 3-1 to win the Yakima bracket of the American Legion Central League District tournament Monday.
Griz suffer state tourney defeat
SPOKANE — Physical errors in the field and mental mistakes on the base paths were too much to overcome here Monday as the Walla Walla Griz suffered their first defeat at the American Legion Single A state baseball tournament at University High School.Bell
Wa-Hi football mini-camp slated Wednesday-Friday
WALLA WALLA — Wa-Hi's Blue Devil Football Mini-camp is from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday through Friday.The free camp is for grades 7-12 to prepare for fall football. There will be no pads or contact for grades 7-9, with helmets and shoulder pads, and light cont
Valley continues state tourney play against Mill Creek today
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Valley faces Mill Creek, an 8-6 winner over Richland National on Sunday, today at 3 p.m. in the winners' bracket quarterfinals of the Washington State Majors Little League tournament on Field 1 of Valley Little League's baseball
Mark Yeend
Sept. 19, 1961 - July 22, 2012
Napa raisins and English syrah, oh my!
The climate summary for June 2012 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration details an historically warm month for the United States. That fact will come as no great surprise to those sweltering Midwesterners and Easterners who’ve seen more than 4,500 daily high temperature records crushed during the course of that miserable 30-day period.
When kids 'parent' they get to pay, too
The world my children inhabit underwent an earthquake one recent evening in my friend Kaysun’s kitchen. Everyone was working to produce dinner before my youngest kiddo, Miss Tall-and-Blond, and Kaysun’s youngest, The Lovely Nat, had to scurry off to a performance of children’s theater. In which they were both fabulous novice actresses, not gonna lie.
For municipal pools in the Valley, go north
For the dog days of summer, those fortunate enough to live in one of the small towns north of Walla Walla have municipal pools as a favorite way to beat the heat. Dayton, Waitsburg and Prescott all have public pools located in the middle of town — walking distance for most kids and adults.
Art, business merge downtown
The art of marketing and the marketing of art has intersected on First Avenue in downtown Walla Walla. Several merchants along the block between Main and Alder streets have tapped into the once-a-month First Friday ArtWALK with something they call Fridays on 1st. During the street fair/block party First Avenue is closed off at 3:30 p.m. so vendors can set up booths. The event starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 9 p.m., with live music starting at 6 p.m.
Unruly dogs turn stroll into a walk on the wild side
The attack caught me completely off guard and in mid-stride I was jerked around to face the direction I had just come from. I found my guide dog lying on the pavement with the attacking dog just out of my reach, growling menacingly at us.
Second Harvest food giveaway set for Thursday in Walla Walla
Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest will distribute food to people eligible for grocery assistance from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Walla Walla Housing Authority gym, 501 Cayuse St.
Feeling the need for seed: WSU ag part of a global bank
I work just a couple of blocks from a special kind of bank. It doesn’t accept money for deposit, it won’t finance a new car and it wasn’t part of the housing bubble. This unusual kind of bank deals mostly in seeds that it preserves, sometimes propagatesand often disperses without charge to anyone who has a research use for unusual strains of crop plants.
ROCK DOC - Feeling the need for seed: WSU ag part of a global bank
I work just a couple of blocks from a special kind of bank. It doesn't accept money for deposit, it won't finance a new car and it wasn't part of the housing bubble.This unusual kind of bank deals mostly in seeds that it preserves, sometimes propagatesand
A DIFFERENT VIEW - Unruly dogs turn stroll into a walk on the wild side
The attack caught me completely off guard and in mid-stride I was jerked around to face the direction I had just come from. I found my guide dog lying on the pavement with the attacking dog just out of my reach, growling menacingly at us.What had started
For municipal pools in the Valley, go north
DAYTON — For the dog days of summer, those fortunate enough to live in one of the small towns north of Walla Walla have municipal pools as a favorite way to beat the heat.Dayton, Waitsburg and Prescott all have public pools located in the middle of town —
HOME PLACE - When kids 'parent' they get to pay, too
The world my children inhabit underwent an earthquake one recent evening in my friend Kaysun's kitchen.Everyone was working to produce dinner before my youngest kiddo, Miss Tall-and-Blond, and Kaysun's youngest, The Lovely Nat, had to scurry off to a perf
THE WEATHERVINE - Napa raisins and English syrah, oh my!
The climate summary for June 2012 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration details an historically warm month for the United States. That fact will come as no great surprise to those sweltering Midwesterners and Easterners who've seen more
Second Harvest food giveaway set for Thursday in Walla Walla
Second Harvest of the Inland Northwest will distribute food to people eligible for grocery assistance from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Walla Walla Housing Authority gym, 501 Cayuse St.Recipients are asked to bring an empty box. Blue Mountain Acti
