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Sanders, McCloud face off for Washington state Supreme Court
SEATTLE (AP) — Two years ago, Richard Sanders lost his seat on the state Supreme Court in an extremely close election, probably due to comments he made late in the race that certain minority groups are overrepresented in the prison population “because they have a crime problem” rather than because of some institutional bias.
Conservative ties muddy McKenna's moderate appeal
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Before casting himself as a moderate in the campaign for governor, Rob McKenna met last year with members of a conservative group that has been targeted by activists as being too extreme.
Viewers of often-overlooked VP debate say this one matters
Robert Munson has heard the conventional wisdom: Vice presidential debates aren’t supposed to matter. But in an election this close, he and millions of others tuned in Thursday to a candidate faceoff that many said may not have changed their vote, but firmed their resolve about just how much is at stake.
Election to decide control of Washington state Senate
SEATTLE (AP) — Democrats want to win enough seats in the state Senate to shed the influence of conservatives in their ranks, which has made their control of the upper chamber shaky at best. The Republicans see an opportunity to seize the Senate for the first time in a decade.
Group opposed to gay marriage releases TV ads
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The group fighting to overturn Washington's gay marriage law started running its first TV ads in the state on Thursday.
Why does cybersecurity matter in this election?
EDITOR’S NOTE _ One in a series examining issues at stake in the election and their impact on people
Inslee's green economy bets aren't a sure thing
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Jay Inslee once speculated that the solar company SunPower could be the Microsoft of its industry.
Three former Oregon governors oppose nontribal casino
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three former Oregon governors are joining the current chief executive in opposing a proposal to build the state’s first nontribal casino.
Washington may become first state in nation to legalize marijuana
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state is on the verge of becoming the first in the nation to let adults over 21 buy taxed, inspected marijuana at state-licensed shops.
Study looks at Washington state's pot possession arrests
SEATTLE (AP) — A new study by an advocacy group looks at how many people have been arrested for marijuana possession in Washington state over the past 25 years, and it’s a big number: 240,000.
Inslee, McKenna intensify rivalry in Washington governor debate
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington’s candidates for governor intensified their rivalry Thursday, quarreling in a tart debate that focused on economics while also straying into questions over personal integrity.
Bourdain gets roasted by Rachael Ray, Guy Fieri
NEW YORK — It’s comeuppance time for Anthony Bourdain. And by his tally, he deserves his lickings.
Tom Hanks to make his Broadway debut next year
NEW YORK — Tom Hanks will play a gutsy New York City newspaper columnist when he makes his debut on Broadway in the spring.
Russia: Syrian plane legally carried radar parts
MOSCOW — A Syrian plane forced to land in Turkey was legally carrying Russian radar parts for Syria, Russia’s foreign minister said today.
Pakistani police make arrests in shooting of girl
MINGORA, Pakistan — Pakistani police have arrested a number of suspects in the case of a 14-year-old girl shot and wounded by the Taliban for promoting education for girls and criticizing the fundamentalist Islamic movement, officials said today.
Barbra Streisand is a proud Brooklynite at concert
NEW YORK — Barbra Streisand was full of Brooklyn pride as she belted out well-known tunes with passion during a concert at the newly built Barclays Center.
US: Hackers in Iran responsible for cyberattacks
WASHINGTON — U.S. authorities believe that Iranian-based hackers were responsible for cyberattacks that devastated Persian Gulf oil and gas companies, a former U.S. government
Event to raise roof for fallen rider
WALLA WALLA — JoAnne Mohrland plans to rock the house Saturday night. The musician — who has been part of the Walla Walla music scene for years — expects to give her fans and friends the party they’ve all been longing for. The one many feared could never happen again.
Prescott man in critical condition after motorcycle crash
WALLA WALLA — A Prescott man is in critical condition after riding his motorcycle of Highway 125 Thursday night.
Emergency Services - 10/12/12
Thefts, Burglaries WW County Sheriff 1400 block of Highland Drive, Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Set of golf clubs from open garage.
Etcetera - 10/12/12
The Walla Walla School District and area Realtors will team again for the Care and Share Food Drive Oct. 19-21, according to the online Week in Review.
Walla Walla wine event back with new name, focus
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance’s signature wine event is coming back next year with a new name and broader focus.
Jeans, boots drawing to highlight clothes retailer's weekend event
Walla Walla Clothing Co. will give away a free pair of jeans and boots this weekend during its Fall Into Fashion event.
Walla Walla Visitor Center introduces winter hours
The downtown Visitor Center has made a switch to seasonal hours.
Jewelry fundraiser to benefit Moms' Network
Sapolil Cellars and The Moms’ Network of Walla Walla will host an evening of food, bubbly and jewels Oct. 20 at 7 p.m.
Cupake shop to present Halloween decorating lesson
Downtown Walla Walla’s cupcake shop will host a Sprinkle Party.
Wdding: Brown-Buchaklian
Former Milton-Freewater resident Celeste Miranda Brown and Chad Michael Buchaklian, both of Waterford, Wis., wed Aug. 4, 2012, at Wine Valley Golf Course. The Rev. Phil Nesvig officiated.
Scotsman dies, so does dialect
LONDON — In a remote fishing town on the tip of Scotland’s Black Isle, the last native speaker of the Cromarty dialect has died, taking with him a little fragment of the English linguistic mosaic.
Anniversary: Donley “Don” and Maxine Rogers
Donley “Don” and Maxine Rogers of College Place celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 17, 2012.
100-flower bouquet marks Walla Walla woman's centennial year
In her late teens Ilea Adele Ferris Bennett was a cashier and stocker at Boys Market in Walla Walla before and during the Great Depression.
Soy offers variety of health benefits
Recently it was my privilege to attend a full day seminar in Portland, where the presentations were about whole plant foods. There was much good information from six presenters.
In the minutes - Waitsburg School Board
Waitsburg School District board members are Ross Hamann, Christy House, Marilyn Johnson, Randy Pearson and Greg Zuger. With Zuger absent Wednesday, the board:
Green energy industry is run like a lemonade stand
As far as business models go, it is hard to beat the lemonade stand. The costs — lemons, cups, sugar — are paid by the parents. Kids have no overhead and receive all the profit.
An unusually pristine piece of Mars
LOS ANGELES — Blasted into space by a collision with an asteroid, the jagged hunk of Mars rock tumbled silently through the solar system for 7,000 centuries.
Doctor to discuss obesity and lifestyle changes Saturday
COLLEGE PLACE — Dr. Serena Tonstad will discuss obesity and lifestyle changes during a talk Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Melvin K. West Fine Arts Auditorium at Walla Walla University.
Jim Johnson superior choice for commissioner
County Commissioner Jim Johnson, appointed to the position in the spring to replace retiring Commissioner Gregg Loney, has done a solid job in his first few months in office.
Hisaw, Blue Devils take part in Coach to Cure MD tonight
WALLA WALLA — Wa-Hi joins the fight against Duchenne muscular dystrophy tonight at 7 p.m. when the Blue Devil football team hosts Southridge at Borleske Stadium.
Hawks' 'D' meets Pats' top offense
SEATTLE — In this NFL era of prolific offense, the Seahawks have been at their eccentric best. They haven’t just ignored the trend. They’ve gone the opposite way and succeeded in stunning fashion.
Fever beat Sun 87-71 to advance to WNBA Finals
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Indiana lost a star early in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Fever never lost their confidence.
Giants slam past Reds, 6-4, into NLCS
CINCINNATI — The entire season was a comeback for Buster Posey, so he didn’t think anything of it when San Francisco needed one of the biggest yet to play for a pennant.
Titans edge Steelers, 26-23
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Coach Mike Munchak likes his football history, and he told his Tennessee Titans how the 1993 Houston Oilers started 1-4 before winning 11 straight to reach the playoffs.
Mailing a letter to cost a penny more next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’ll cost another penny to mail a letter next year.
Tigers' postseason party still going
OAKLAND, Calif. — Miguel Cabrera danced on a chair in one corner of the visiting clubhouse, puffing a cigar. Prince Fielder doused his young sons, Jadyn and Haven, with non-alcoholic sparkling wine, then handed them each a bottle to shake and spray.
Orioles beat Yankees in 13th, force Game 5
NEW YORK — Just maybe the Baltimore Orioles’ remarkable run into October is not so improbable after all.
Rousing speech leads to Nationals' walkoff
WASHINGTON — Hours before Jayson Werth’s game-ending homer on a 13-pitch at-bat extended the Washington Nationals’ surprising season, before a bullpen trio got eight consecutive outs via strikeouts, before Ian Desmond’s acrobatic catch, a guy who isn’t even on the playoff roster fired up a team facing elimination against the defending champs.
Walla Walla Youth Football League to celebrate 20th birthday Saturday
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Youth Football League is celebrating its 20th birthday at noon Saturday at Drew Bledsoe Fields on the Veterans Administration grounds.
Rose beats Westwood to win World Golf Final
BELEK, Turkey — Justin Rose beat Lee Westwood by one shot Friday to win the World Golf Final and a career-best $1.5 million in prize money.
NHL negotiations stall as arenas remain dark
NEW YORK — NHL arenas are dark, and now so are its negotiating rooms.
No winner for past Tours if UCI strips Armstrong
PARIS — The Tour de France will have no official winner for the seven races from 1999-2005 if Lance Armstrong is stripped of his victories by the International Cycling Union.
Woman feels guilty about affairs that destroyed two families
Two men have left their wives for me. The relationship I had with the first one ended very badly (his choice). The second started shortly thereafter, and I am still with him.
Personal stories drive anti-drug effort
If I’ve learned one essential lesson in more than three decades of my writing career, it’s this: Follow the story. Whenever I get lost, I follow the light of a story and somehow find my way.
Blue Devils fall to Kamiakin in three
WALLA WALLA — Wa-Hi coaches Don Hoepker and Kim McDaniels haven’t given up on their team’s chances when the Mid-Columbia League’s Class 4A district volleyball tournament commences Oct. 25 at home sites.
Knights hand Irish three-set defeat
COLLEGE PLACE — Walla Walla Valley Academy handed DeSales a three-set Southeast 2B volleyball defeat here Thursday.
Study examines effects of maternal favoritism
By KATY WALDMAN
AARP Driver Safety Classes to take place in various places through December
WALLA WALLA — AARP Driver Safety Classes are planned through December. Get safe driving tips and possible reductions in insurance premiums. Class fee is $14 except $12 for AARP members. In November, veterans classes are free. For more information, contact Jim Hall 509-529-1100.
Park Plaza plans a variety of activities for seniors during Octobers
WALLA WALLA — Park Plaza, 1400 Dalles Military Rd., is hosting a variety of activities in October.
