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Indicted Reuters reporter joined hacking subculture
Matthew Keys, an online whiz kid, has moved easily between two digital subcultures for years. A social-media journalist, he prodigiously tweeted news links and nuggets on behalf of the Reuters news service.
EPA may delay climate rules for power plants
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is leaning toward revising its landmark proposal to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants, according to several individuals briefed on the matter, a move that would delay tougher restrictions and anger many environmentalists.
Former Gov. Booth Gardner dies at 76
SEATTLE — When Gov. Booth Gardner first ran for the state’s highest office in 1984, many in Washington did not even know his name. That soon changed and he went on to become a two-term governor and one of the most popular politicians in state history.
Bankruptcy may sink golf course operator
The city says Veterans Memorial Golf Course will continue to putter along.
Students bring home science fair hardware
The science fair was open to middle and high school students in the region.
Comment period extended for Snake River dredging plans
LEWISTON — Two additional opportunities have opened to comment on a proposed dredging project in the lower Snake River.
Registration open for weather spotter training
PENDLETON — Online registration is now open for free weather spotter training.
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Outdoor educator, tracker to present wildlife slides
PENDLETON — David Moskowitz, a professional wildlife tracker, photographer and outdoor educator, will present a free slide show and lecture on “Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest” at 6 p.m. March 28 at Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, 47106 Wildhorse Blvd.
‘Fun-dip’ SPARKS kids’ benefit for scholarships
While noshing on popcorn and talking about things they’d like to invent, children in the YMCA SPARKS after-school program raised $53.50 for the Youth Sustaining Campaign.
Gonzalez-Spiess Engagement 3-17-13
Michael and Kimberly Gonzales of Walla Walla announce the engagement of daughter Misty Dawn Gonzales to Christopher Michael Spiess of College Place.
Rootvik-Buchanan Engagement 3-17-13
Dennis and Lauri Rootvik of College Place announce the engagement of daughter Heidi Michelle Rootvik to Stacy Buchanan, both of Walla Walla.
Briggs-Frazier Engagement 3-17-13
Larry and Theresa King of Bend, Ore., announce the engagement of daughter Danielle Briggs to Mitch Frazier, both of Walla Walla.
Slavery a tough acting role, hard sell
ATLANTA — Before Erica Hubbard could portray an enslaved housekeeper, which she’ll do this weekend at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, she first had to learn some things about life in revolutionary times — including how slaves interacted with their masters circa 1776.
Getting out of Afghanistan ASAP will save billions
And those billions would ease the effect of the $85 billion in cuts as a result of the sequester.
Legislature comes under snark attack
Maybe the quarters of the state Capitol are getting a little too close for Washington state legislators as they await release of this month’s budget forecast.
You want answers to your questions? Try Google
Furthering our commitment to confusion and a complete lack of clarity, we present another edition of questions and zero answers.
Despite President Obama’s schmoozing, don’t expect bipartisan cooperation
President Obama took a posse of Republican senators to dinner, and last week he’s gave Congress the unusual courtesy of no fewer than four presidential visits to Capitol Hill.
Who's afraid of Kim Jong Un?
WASHINGTON — If North Korea were a normal country, even a normal dictatorship, there would be nothing at all worrisome about the threats and bombast billowing forth from its ludicrous leader, Kim Jong Un. But by design, it is not a normal country.
130217church bulletin
WALLA WALLA — First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla, 325 S. First Ave. will host “Christ in the Passover,” with speaker Aaron Abramson from Jews for Jesus, 7-8 p.m. Friday. Abramson will speak about Jesus’ Jewish roots.
The plumbline is set: It is Jesus, God's Word
The Lord called me into the ministry in June 1988. I was listening to a sermon entitled “Are Ye Able?” God impressed upon my heart to preach His Word. On Jan. 1 1991, I held my first service in Okanogan. I was tested right away on God’s Word, specifically the deity of Jesus Christ. One might think Jesus’ deity is a given in any evangelical church, but wolves in sheep’s clothing can creep in. I studied the Word of God to share the truth of Jesus Christ with them. He is God.
Sequestration to drain money from health care
WASHINGTON — Sequestration spares Medicaid and almost all of Medicare, but automatic cuts to other federal health-care programs will make it more difficult for low-income Americans to get maternal and infant care, vaccinate their children, and receive treatment for mental illness.
Expand types of high school diplomas
I agree and disagree with the expansion of the high school diploma to include an “applied” diploma. I disagree in that this would create a “second-class” diploma.
Purple octopus makes street bright
In regard to the purple octopus. It is amazing just how childish and foolish some of the city fathers are.
Obama’s obsession with ‘fair share’ tears nation
I appreciate the U-B for printing the AP story titled, “Tax rates on rich near 30 year high” (March 4). It came just as I was about to submit my letter, which provides more economic truths.
Can we borrow our way to prosperity?
Last November, I watched a program on PBS called “Surviving the Dust Bowl.” People were interviewed on their experiences during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s.
Job training for all teens
I think we should have a shop in Walla Walla for teens to do some mechanic work on cars or other things. There isn’t much of that here in this town.
What does restricting rights accomplish?
To all you gun-control advocates, I have two simple questions:
Road closure 3-17-13
Highland Road will be closed from Southview East to Southview West to relocate phone lines and build storm drain facilities beginning Monday and extending five weeks or until the work is completed.
Emergency services 3-17-13
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Rotary wades into splash pad project
WALLA WALLA — A “Fountain For Youth” is the latest Rotarian project that aims to help families cool off this summer.
Local projects to benefit fish, water users
Conservation funding flooded into the Walla Walla Valley last summer from the Bonneville Power Administration, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Ecology and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Hearing to discuss proposed land exchange
PATERSON, Wash. — The Department of Natural Resources will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed land exchange in Benton County with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Ltd.
Application received to demolish Eagan St. homes, buildings
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Joint Community Development Agency has received an application from the Blue Mountain Action Council for a permit to demolish residences and outbuildings at 34 Eagan St.
Audubon meeting to discuss protecting salmon from birds
WALLA WALLA — The Audubon Society’s March public meeting will be held 7-9 p.m.on Thursday at Whitman College, Hall of Science, Room 151.
Acro Knights near goal for mission trip to Belize
COLLEGE PLACE — The Walla Walla Valley Academy Acro Knights continue to raise funds for a mission trip to Belize all the way up to their Tuesday departure.
Groundbreaking to begin work on Technical Skills Center
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Public Schools is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony March 25 at the construction site for the new Southeast Area Technical Skills Center.
Athena-Weston School Board to hold work session
ATHENA — The Athena-Weston School Board will hold a work session Monday at 6 p.m. at Athena Elementary School, 375 S. Fifth St.
Birdwatching trip planned to Snake River
WALLA WALLA — The Audubon Society will hold an all-day field trip, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday to a birding site on the Snake River, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hollebeke Habitat Management Unit, east of Burbank.
Sheriff's Office to hold roundtable in Touchet
TOUCHET — The Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office will hold a sheriff’s roundtable at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Touchet High School library and media center.
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California's earthquake early warning system passes major test
LOS ANGELES — In the seismic annals of California, Monday’s magnitude 4.7 earthquake was little more than a footnote. It gave Southern California a small morning jolt but caused no damage and was largely shrugged off by noon.
Slavery a tough acting role, hard sell
ATLANTA — Before Erica Hubbard could portray an enslaved housekeeper, which she’ll do this weekend at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, she first had to learn some things about life in revolutionary times — including how slaves interacted with their masters circa 1776.
Pope Francis to call on Benedict next Saturday, also will meet with Argentine president
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit his predecessor at the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo next Saturday, an eagerly anticipated meeting given the novelty of having a reigning and retired pope side-by-side. He will also meet with the Argentine president, whom he has criticized for her liberal measures.
Dixie Chicks' Maines moving on as solo artist
AUSTIN, Texas — Natalie Maines barely spoke between tunes while performing songs from her new solo album at the South by Southwest music festival this week.
FCC cracks down on campaign robocalls to cellphones
WASHINGTON_ The Federal Communications Commission on Friday accused two robocalling groups of illegally bombarding wireless phone users with millions of unsolicited campaign calls in 2011 and 2012.
Ed Asner of 'Lou Grant' released from hospital
LOS ANGELES — Ed Asner’s publicist says the 83-year-old actor is out of a Chicago-area hospital after being diagnosed with exhaustion.
Sign says 'For Sale,' but Newtons intend to stay
LAS VEGAS — The sign may read “For Sale” outside the sprawling southeast Las Vegas estate that Wayne Newton dubbed “Casa de Shenandoah.”
North Dakota lawmakers pass restrictive abortion bill
The North Dakota Senate on Friday passed a bill banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat is detected, which could be as early as six weeks of pregnancy. If signed by the governor, it would be the most restrictive abortion law in the nation.
Worker who set fire to sub sentenced to 17 years
PORTLAND, Maine — A shipyard worker who set fire to rags aboard a nuclear submarine because he wanted to go home was sentenced to a little more than 17 years in federal prison Friday for the blaze that transformed the vessel into a fiery furnace, injured seven people and caused about $450 million in damage.
UW project seeks to harvest fog for irrigation
Fog has been billowing inside a small greenhouse on the University of Washington campus for the past month, but it doesn’t arrive on little cat feet. It comes hissing out of high-pressure nozzles.
