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Whitworth downs Missionary men for 7th straight NWC title
SPOKANE — The Whitworth Pirates claimed their seventh straight Northwest Conference men’s basketball title here Saturday night after downing the Whitman Missionaries, 93-72, in the championship game of the NWC playoffs at Whitworth Fieldhouse.
Whitman men's tennis rolls past Linfield, 9-0
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — The 13th-ranked Whitman men’s tennis team exhibited their considerable depth against the Linfield Wildcats in a Northwest Conference encounter here Friday, rolling to a 9-0 victory.
Whitman drops baseball doubleheader to College of Idaho
CALDWELL, Idaho — Whitman saw its early-season baseball record slip to 4-4 here Saturday after a doubleheader loss to the College of Idaho.
Moller places 2nd to lead Mac-Hi at state
PORTLAND — Headlined by Brayden Moller’s second-place finish at 170 pounds, Mac-Hi’s wrestling team placed three individuals at the 4A state tournament here Friday and Saturday at the Memorial Coliseum.
Pirates hold off Odessa-Harrington for win in state regional
WALLA WALLA — The Pirate ship will be sailing to Spokane for the first time since 2001.
No. 23 Oregon beats Stanford 77-66
EUGENE — Johnathan Loyd’s performance in a loss to California on Thursday was so dismal it spurred a late-night call of concern from his coach.
Parrom makes 5 3s, No. 12 Arizona beats Cougars
TUCSON, Ariz. — A 17-point victory over the Pac-12’s last-place team left Arizona coach Sean Miller in no mood to lavish praise on his team, particularly because of the 12th-ranked Wildcats’ dubious second-half effort on defense, something that’s become a distressing pattern.
Poulter, Mahan on collision course at Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. — Before the first shot of the Match Play Championship, and before the first snowfall, Hunter Mahan was asked for three players with the best reputation in match play.
Danica brings new eyes to NASCAR and Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The big boys brought their little girls to see NASCAR’s shining star.
Daytona put to work again after accident at track
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Daytona 500 will go off as planned.
Emergency services
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Court report - Superior Court
Crystal Velazquez, 28, 612 Chase Ave., was charged Feb. 19 with first-degree burglary and second-degree malicious mischief. Velazquez is accused of unlawfully entering or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a crime and while armed with a hatchet, and knowingly and maliciously damaging property on Feb. 17.
Fans injured when car sails into fence at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — At least 30 NASCAR fans were injured Saturday when a car sailed into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, and large chunks of debris — including a tire — flew into the grandstands. No fatalities were reported from the accident on the last lap of the Nationwide Series race.
Sports movies the Oscars paid no heed
Until Manti Te’o’s girlfriend shows up in a remake of “Ghost,” sports will continue to get the back of Oscar’s hand.
Ex-Cougar Wilson says he will tell the truth at NFL combine
INDIANAPOLIS — Character.
Court report - Superior Court
James D. Taylor, 20, 601 S. 12th Ave., was charged Feb. 19 with five counts of violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and one count of possession of a dangerous weapon.
Catch as catch can
We had fished for eight hours, covering 20 miles of river from Columbia Point Marina south to the confluence of the Columbia and Walla Walla rivers. We hadn’t caught a single walleye.
McCain: Mexico’s president committed to acting against cartels
MEXICO CITY — After a closed-door meeting with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto here Friday, Republican Sen. John McCain said he was “convinced” that the new leader was “committed to taking action against the drug cartels.”
Pistorius granted bail by South African magistrate
JOHANNESBURG — Although South African athlete Oscar Pistorius was released from custody on bail Friday, analysts say he faces significant hurdles in trying to beat murder charges for his girlfriend’s shooting death.
Ex-Canada ambassador slighted by Affleck's "Argo"
TORONTO — The former Canadian ambassador to Iran who protected Americans at great personal risk during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis says it will reflect poorly on Ben Affleck if he doesn’t say a few words about Canada’s role should the director’s film “Argo” win the Oscar for best picture Sunday.
Gov. Inslee: Six Hanford tanks are leaking
Six of Hanford’s underground waste storage tanks are leaking radioactive and hazardous chemical waste into the ground, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday afternoon.
Dive, dive, dive! Creek once hosted swimming pool
Unfortunately, there aren’t any photos floating around to support this item, so deploy your imagination to fathom what this must have looked like when idea man F.D. Applegate with the YMCA, the local Rotary Club, area businesses and others conceived to build a swimmin’ hole in our own Mill Creek.
Senior Centers 2-24-13
Activities and weekly lunch menus at area senior centers
Grandmothers Roundtable preparing for 16th forum
Just the other day an old friend asked me when the Grandmothers Roundtable got started and how many forums we’ve presented. And oh, yes, are we planning one in the near future?
What does your work space say about you?
Q: Can my boss make me clean up my work space?
Whitman men roll past Linfield, 9-0
MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — The 13th-ranked Whitman men’s tennis team exhibited their considerable depth against the Linfield Wildcats in a Northwest Conference encounter here Friday, rolling to a 9-0 victory.
Whitman men fall to Whitworth in NWC title
SPOKANE — The Whitworth Pirates claimed their seventh straight Northwest Conference men’s basketball title here Saturday night after downing the Whitman Missionaries, 93-72, in the championship game of the NWC playoffs at Whitworth Fieldhouse.
No. 3 Gonzaga beats San Diego 81-50
SPOKANE — As impressive as No. 3 Gonzaga’s offense has been, coach Mark Few insisted his team’s defense is a key to the 10-game winning streak that has the Bulldogs on the cusp of their highest ranking ever.
Surprise! Government shrinks
WASHINGTON — Republicans and other fiscal conservatives keep insisting on more federal austerity and a smaller government. Without much fanfare or acknowledgement, they’ve already gotten much of both.
Church Bulletin
University Church to host Wind Symphony concert
It's our relationships that matter the most
Through life’s experience, we have the opportunity to learn valuable lessons and truths. If we will listen, can learn these truths from those to whom we’re closest who mean the most to us. It was my father who, just before his death, reminded me of what matters most.
Ruling could shoot down trap, skeet clubs
WALLA WALLA — Trap and skeet shooters locally and elsewhere are worried a state agency’s new policy could pose a serious threat to their sport.
Council examines annexation
WALLA WALLA — City Council this week will review a plan to annex 871 acres along the city’s southern urban growth area boundary.
Walla Walla mayor signs letter supporting gas tax increase
WALLA WALLA — Mayor Jim Barrow was one of dozens of Washington state mayors who recently signed a letter to Gov. Jay Inslee and the Washington state Legislature in support of a gasoline tax increase.
Senate panel blocks gun bills
OLYMPIA — A Senate committee led by firearm-friendly lawmakers blocked five gun control bills Friday, suggesting that this year’s momentum related to weapons laws may not be enough to win passage.
Learn one new feature on camera each week
Have you ever experienced the thrill of reading a digital camera manual? You know, the one that is referenced in the camera box with an attached web address to get the user’s manual on-line.
Patrol seeks more than a few good candidates
The Washington State Patrol is looking to hire its largest group of troopers in nearly 25 years, and has adopted a statewide recruiting strategy.
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WALLA WALLA COUNTY
Walla Walla School Board to hold executive session
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla School Board will meet in executive session Monday to discuss the performance of a public employee.
Columbia School Board to hold special meeting
Columbia School Board to hold special meeting
Current CP seventh-graders to be first freshman class at new high school
COLLEGE PLACE — Students currently in seventh grade at College Place Public Schools will be the first freshman class to attend a new College Place High School.
Dayton FBLA prepares to continue dominance in competition
DAYTON — Dayton High School isn’t as large as many other schools in Washington, but thanks to advisor Rob Moore, the school’s FBLA team continues to dominate regional and state competitions.
State council to meet on education
WALLA WALLA — The state’s new education agency, the Washington Student Achievement Council, will hold a public meeting Tuesday to take input on shaping education across the state in the coming year.
Milton-Freewater Chamber distributes annual awards
MILTON-FREEWATER — A night with the flavor of old Hollywood celebrated the stars of Milton-Freewater on Thursday night as the Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at the Community Building.
Volunteers grab hammers for 'Extreme Home Repair'
COLLEGE PLACE — It’s hard to picture a happier face than Dale Visger’s.
Battle for Syria's Aleppo airport intensifies
BEIRUT — The battle for Syria’s second-largest airport intensified on Saturday as government troops tried to reverse recent strategic gains the rebels have made in the northeast in their quest to topple President Bashar Assad.
Jewish settlers, Palestinians clash in West Bank
JERUSALEM — Clashes erupted Saturday in the West Bank where Jewish settlers shot two Palestinian demonstrators in the northern village of Kusra, an Israeli military official and Palestinian residents said.
Members of first U.S team to top Everest reunite
BERKELEY, Calif. — It might be hard to conceive now, in an era of extreme sports and ultra-light equipment, but there was a time when Americans who set out to conquer mountains engaged in a pursuit that was as lonely as it was dangerous.
Putin flexes muscle as prime minister endures campaign of insults
MOSCOW — A campaign of insinuation and insult has targeted Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, and in a country where all power flows from the top downward, his boss, President Vladimir Putin, has done nothing all winter to stop it.
Oregon Zoo sea otter has talent for hoops
PORTLAND — Nothing but net? No problem for one sporty sea otter at the Oregon Zoo.
Rapper, 2 in taxi meet violent end in Vegas crash
Rapper, 2 in taxi meet violent end in Vegas crash
