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Emergency Services - 5/15/13

Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of area law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

Election filings - 5/14/13

The following people have filed for election in Walla Walla, Columbia and Garfield counties as of Tuesday.

CP police investigate report man tried to lure boys

COLLEGE PLACE — Police are investigating a report that an unidentified man attempted to lure two young boys into his truck Monday afternoon near Davis Elementary School.

Emergency Services - 5/14/13

Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of area law enforcement and emergency service agencies.

Stabbing suspect extradited to Umatilla County

WALLA WALLA – Extradition papers were signed this morning to transfer a Walla Walla man to Umatilla County to face assault charges in connection with the May 5 stabbing of Benjamin Beliz.

Dayton wrestles with special events policy

A draft the city proposed ran into public concern that it went too far.

DAYTON — The City Council has tabled a proposed policy on special events after many citizens expressed concerns it was too complicated and burdensome.

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Touchet teen samples life as legislative page

A page for a week, he also practiced the art of compromise on a mock gun bill.

TOUCHET — For Jacob LaRoque, getting up early was the best and worst part of his job.

Candidate filings - 5/14/13

The following people who filed for election in Walla Walla and Columbia counties on Monday, the first day of candidate filing week in Washington. No filings were reported in Garfield County.

Two resign from College Place City Council

The city has 90 days to fill vacancies left by Steve Dickerson and David Beamer.

COLLEGE PLACE — A couple of moving experiences have left the City Council with two vacancies to fill.

In the Minutes - College Place City Council

City Council members are William Jenkins, Alexander Scott, Marge Nyhagen, Bernie Yanke, Mayor Rick Newby, Larry Dickerson, Steve Dickerson and David Beamer. With Larry Dickerson and Beamer absent Monday, the council voted as follows:

Pursuit case draws jail time for eluder

WALLA WALLA — A man who led police on a high-speed vehicle chase for several miles north of Walla Walla in April was sentenced Monday afternoon to 5 1/2 months in the County Jail.

Peace Officers observance to be held in Walla Walla

WALLA WALLA — In honor of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day, regional law enforcement agencies will hold a public ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Land Title Plaza, First Avenue and Main Street.

Milton-Freewater educator loses fight with cancer

MILTON-FREEWATER — The town is mourning the loss of one of its educators, who died after a battle with cancer.

On the Agenda - Weston City Council

When: Tuesday and Wednesday 6 p.m. Where: Weston-Athena Memorial Hall, 210 E. Main St.

In the Minutes - Dayton City Council

City Council members are Delphine Bailey, Kathy Berg, Christine Broughton, Dain Nysoe, Arthur Hall and Bill Graham. With all present Monday, the council: