CrewSpace is also for adults
I wanted to acknowledge Alfred Diaz and the Union-Bulletin for covering the CrewSpace project at Walla Walla’s library — we were tickled to see the story on page one! Of course, to the team that has been working on this endeavor for the last year, it has always been front-page news.
Latest effort to curb football head injuries is welcome
A large school district in Virginia is adopting a program to reduce head trauma. It will be watched by the nation much like Washington’s Lystedt Act.
The school year is wrapping up around the Valley and that means high school football teams are gearing up for the fall season. It won’t be long until Friday nights will be filled with the sounds of cheers and, well, thumps.
For Washington Legislature, open process is good thing, until it isn't
OLYMPIA — The Washington Legislature has gone underground.
WWU's 'Mother Courage' was an eye-opener
Into the midst of our dreamy lives comes a wake up call with the Walla Walla University production of “Mother Courage and Her Children.”
Altered wheat discovery is merely a mystery
The discovery of a patch of genetically altered wheat in Eastern Oregon might be cause for some concern, but there is no reason to panic.
Rose Street decision required common sense
ose Street decision required common sense I would like to offer a few hints regarding bicycle paths connecting College Place (where I live) and Walla Walla. First, I and many others pointed out in letters and calls that it would be much “less safe” changing Rose Street to a two-lane with a middle turn lane and bike paths. Transit buses actually stop several times, going both directions, to pick up riders.
United Way's mental health focus is wise
United Way of Walla Walla took a different focus this year, pledging to allocate a large chunk of its donations to reduce problems associated with mental health in the Valley.
Support the veterans we force to live in disgrace.
Memorial Day. The day when people wave the flag and talk about how much they support the troops, how they appreciate everything they have done for us. I say hogwash!
Criticism in letter over the top
Jim Lehmann’s letter to the editor published on May 19 is most certainly an “attack letter!” Mr. Lehmann opines that Vernon Filan and others (that would include me) write letters “giving our opinions with unsupported and undocumented babblings.”
Garrison MS program smart way to promote STEM careers
A Garrison Middle School after-school program is now focusing on space and science, with the goal of getting some of the kids hooked on science.
An after-school program at Garrison Middle School is tackling a serious statewide (and national) concern that’s vexing governors and lawmakers. Too few students, particularly minority students, are seeking careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Walla Walla Valley Band slighted by U-B
While I thoroughly enjoyed the article on Eric Idle’s surprise performance at the Whitman graduation, the U-B neglected one huge part — the Walla Walla Valley Band and it’s co-director, Jesus Vasquez.
Aviary needs community support
We’re on the verge of having our Pioneer Park Aviary closed forever. The birds will be sold and rehomed. The enclosures will be removed. A unique piece of our community will be lost.
Do politics, economic interests control government?
Research on global climate change has been going on for more than a hundred years, and scientists almost unanimously agree that our world is warming and that humans are the dominant cause.
IRS only protecting taxpayers
I never thought I would ever defend the IRS, but I have to respond to the flap over the latest so-called “scandal.”
State must meet obligation to fully fund schools
Ask yourself what matters more, your children’s education or their health care?
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