Validity found in 'you are what you eat' statement
In my younger years I worked as an officer in juvenile detention facility. With overcrowded conditions, the job of keeping an eye on the 6- to 16-year-olds had its challenges.
Age is never an excuse to not exercise
Too old to exercise? Never!
Election filings - 5/16/13
The following candidacies have been posted in Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties as of 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Registration open for Oregon East Symphony Summer Music Camp
PENDLETON — The Oregon East Symphony is accepting registrations for its upcoming Summer Music Camp.
Rose Street decision should be about ‘community’
The City Council reversed its decision to redesign the striping of Rose Street based on a “huge public outcry,” according to the Union-Bulletin. Are City Council decisions made according to who cries out the loudest and gets signatures on a petition? Is it an “us vs. them” thing, or are we a community?
Public servants must be sure they have time to serve public
That is something to consider this week as it is the filing period for a host of local offices, including several school boards and city councils.
It’s difficult to run for public office, and it’s usually tougher to serve.
Thread-painting techniques taughtin one-day workshops
WALLA WALLA — Contemporary thread artist and quilter, Barbara Shapel, will present a one-day workshop in Walla Walla twice in June.
Watchdog group: Israel trying to legalize settlements
JERUSALEM — An Israeli watchdog group today accused the government of taking steps to legalize four unauthorized settlement outposts in the West Bank, days before the U.S. secretary of state is set to arrive on a new peace mission.
Walla Walla University Spring Choral Concert on tap
COLLEGE PLACE — “All Nations Sing” the free Walla Walla University Spring Choral Concert, will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday at the WWU Church, 212 S.W. Fourth St.
Bluegrass festival, Dutch oven rendezvous June 7-9
PASCO — The 10th annual Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts and Music Association Bluegrass Festival and Dutch Oven Rendezvous will be June 7-9 at Sacajawea State Park, 2503 Sacajawea Park Road, Pasco.
Classic Duffy Bishop Band to play Saturday
WALLA WALLA — The Classic Duffy Bishop Band will perform 9 p.m.-midnight Saturday at Sapolil Cellars, 15 E. Main St.
Author kicks off writers' series
PENDLETON — Oregon author Molly Glass will be the first featured author at the First Draft Writers’ Series kick off at 7 p.m. at Prodigal Son Brewery and Pub, 230 S.E. Court Ave..
'From Monty Python to Spamalot' Eric Idle to speak on Saturday
WALLA WALLA — English comedian, actor, author, singer, writer and composer Eric Idle will speak about his career in “From Monty Python to Spamalot: A Discussion with Eric Idle” at 4 p.m. Saturday at Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St.
Ouster of IRS official won't end probes into targeting of conservatives
WASHINGTON — Don’t look for the outcry over the Internal Revenue Service’s improper targeting of tea party groups to subside with the ouster of the agency’s acting commissioner.
Whitman College Chorale to perform 'Lux Aeterna' Saturday
WALLA WALLA — Lux Aeterna, a choral work by American composer Morten Lauridsen, will be performed by the Whitman College Chorale, conducted by Jeremy Mims with organist Melissa Loehng, at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cordiner Hall, 46 S. Park St.
Symphony benefit lunch Wednesday
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Symphony will hold its annual Celebration of Music fundraiser luncheon 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Walla Walla Country Club.
House panel OKs farm bill with food stamp cuts
WASHINGTON — The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.
‘Star Trek’ goes not so boldly into rehash zone
Star Trek Into Darkness” is like fan-boy fiction on a $185 million budget. It’s reverential, it’s faithful, it’s steeped in “Trek” mythology.
Democrats rally behind Obama on Benghazi
WASHINGTON — Democrats rallied behind President Barack Obama in the dispute over the administration’s handling of the Benghazi attack, arguing that the White House’s latest email disclosure undermines Republican claims of a cover-up.
New at the Walla Walla Public Library 5/16
Featured books will be available for the public today.
