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NEW More pre-washed produce recalled - More California-grown produce joined a growing recall on Tuesday, according the U.S. Drug and Food Administration.
NEW Molester gains release - WALLA WALLA -- A man who molested a child in Walla Walla County in 1995 and who has been civilly detained for nearly two year...
NEW State program honors WW winery - WALLA WALLA -- The renovation of a one-time garage into one of downtown Walla Walla's most distinct tasting rooms has earned ...
NEW Humorist Road interchange hits green light in Burbank - BURBANK -- By the time you read this, it will be history. The last stoplight on the route from Walla Walla to Seattle will be...
NEW Dancers, friends soon to embark on solo trajectories - WALLA WALLA -- It's just before dark on a weeknight. Most stores and restaurants downtown have closed for the day, but in a s...
Trial rescheduled in assault of WW woman - WALLA WALLA -- A new trial date has been set for a man who allegedly broke into a woman's home and assaulted her in January 2...
Mall owners file for bankruptcy - WALLA WALLA -- The owners of the defunct Blue Mountain Mall property have filed for bankruptcy in a move that postpones anoth...
Ice Harbor Dam to celebrate 50th anniversary - BURBANK -- In preparation of its 50th anniversary, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has posted a photo album of Ice Harbor Da...
Marchers say gangs aren't issue - WALLA WALLA — Family and friends of the late Ceasar Chavira, who was killed during a burglary at the New York Store May 4, ga...
No change in status of sheriff's investigation - WALLA WALLA -- Two and a half years after it began, an investigation involving the Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office is con...
Woman sentenced in crash that hurt her kids - WALLA WALLA -- A woman who was under the influence of a prescription drug when she caused a traffic crash that injured her tw...
Prison inmate attempts suicide - WALLA WALLA -- A 42-year-old inmate at the Washington State Penitentiary was being treated today after an attempted suicide.
Unlawful marijuana grow trial delayed again - WALLA WALLA -- The trial of a Burbank man accused of unlawfully growing marijuana on his property a year ago has again been p...
Protesters call for justice - WALLA WALLA -- About 130 protesters marched up and down Isaacs Avenue on Monday evening, calling out for justice for Cesar H....
Milton-Freewater School District Budget Committee to hold first meeting - MILTON-FREEWATER -- The Milton-Freewater School District Budget Committee will hold its first meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Athena-Weston School District Budget Committee to meet today - ATHENA -- The Athena-Weston School District Budget Committee will hold its second meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Athena ...
Three candidates in running for Columbia County commission - DAYTON -- Three candidates for a seat on the Columbia County commission will face off in a primary election this summer.
New Ore. wine chief seeks regional cooperation - WALLA WALLA -- A little last-minute homework momentarily sidetracked the new executive director of the Oregon Wine Board and ...
Pomp, circumstance and protest - WALLA WALLA -- A total of 393 graduating Whitman College seniors took part in Sunday's commencement ceremony, which went off ...
Listeria worry prompts salad recall - If you're thinking of having salad today, you'll want to take precautions when using bagged salad greens, according to the U....
Personal touch in speech nets shot at national competition - WALLA WALLA - Hope Grant-Herriot began writing her award-winning speech last summer while at a debate camp hosted at Stanford...
Rally changed to anti-gang demonstration - WALLA WALLA - Officers outnumber supporters 5-4 at Saturday's demonstration against gangs, which was originally supposed to b...
Click It or Ticket patrols to begin - From Monday through June 3, law enforcement will patrol city and county roadways in search of unbuckled drivers and passenger...
Chance to become a 'star' fades quickly - MILTON-FREEWATER - While it felt nearly miraculous on one hand, it didn't seem too much to ask on the other.Jenny Field has f...
Few contested races in Columbia, Garfield counties - Filing week closed Friday with few contested local races developing in Columbia and Garfield counties.No candidates filed to ...
Local candidates throw hats in ring for offices - WALLA WALLA - One of the milestones for election year 2012 was passed Friday.Filing week wrapped up with candidates declaring...
Pedestrian hurt in hit-and-run - WALLA WALLA - A pedestrian struck Friday night by a hit-and-run driver is now in serious condition at Harborview Medical Cent...
Ducky Derby raises $68,110 - WALLA WALLA - A total of 16,375 ducks were sold at this year's Ducky Derby to raise $68,110 to fight child abuse.The Walla Wa...
Classes to help prevent dog bites - WALLA WALLA - The Walla Walla Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Dog Bite Prevention class at Carnegie Art Center, s...
Church Bulletin - 5/20/12 - Unity Church of Peace to examine life as a verbWALLA WALLA - Unity Church of Peace, 810 C. St., will present Pat Richmond spe...
Summer brings changes for college employees - WALLA WALLA - Classes are either over or coming to a close at Walla Walla's colleges and university. For most students, the s...
General Hospital adds to tools to treat cardiac emergencies - Heart patients in Walla Walla now have faster access to life-saving treatments with new emergency cardiac procedures being pe...
David Camp leaving as Key's CEO - WALLA WALLA -- David M. Camp, the president and chief executive officer of Key Technology Inc., has resigned his post after s...
NY Store owner, chief, sheriff seek to quell rally - WALLA WALLA -- John Saul, owner of the New York Store who shot and killed an intruder on May 4, is distancing himself and his...
Final tire collection event set for Saturday in Walla Walla - WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla County residents will have a final opportunity to dispose of old tires for free Saturday.
Car wash to help pave way for debater to go to nationals - WALLA WALLA -- Members of the Walla Walla High School Debate Team will hold a fundraising car wash Saturday to help send a te...
POLICE - New York Store owner requests no rally on Saturday - FROM A WWPD PRESS RELEASE:Walla Walla Police Chief Scott Bieber and Walla Walla County Sheriff John Turner have been in conta...
Group plans rally Saturday at New York Store - WALLA WALLA -- A new local organization, Take Back Walla Walla, is planning a rally Saturday afternoon in support of New York...
On the agenda - COLLEGE PLACE SCHOOL BOARD - When: Tonight, 7 p.m.Where: District board room, 1755 S. College Ave. Above Sager gym.
Just like Napa? Yes and no, speaker says - Think Walla Walla's only similarity to Napa Valley is its wine? Not true, according to a presentation Wednesday from the chie...
Man arrested after alleged kidnap try - WALLA WALLA -- A Walla Walla man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly attempted to force his former girlfriend to remain...
Tuition heads up at WWCC - WALLA WALLA -- Tuition is set to increase this fall at Walla Walla Community College and all other state community and techni...
College Place man charged with assault on infant daughter - WALLA WALLA -- A man was formally charged Wednesday afternoon in Superior Court with breaking the ribs of his infant daughter...
WWCC carpentry program shelved - WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla Community College will suspend its carpentry program next year due to low enrollment and instabili...
Honoring the fallen - WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla County Commisioners, judges and law enforcement officials from local agencies attended a brief noo...
Wolves number in dozens in Wash., Ore. - How many wolves are out there? More than a few, but probably not as many as you may think.
Man arrested after investigation of infant daughter's injuries - WALLA WALLA -- Walla Walla detectives arrested Thomas N. Caldwell of College Place Tuesday after a nearly five-month investig...
Emergency Services - 05/16/12 - Information is compiled by the Union-Bulletin staff from the official logs and records of the agencies listed below. Readers ...
State: Wolf kill again claims sheep - Two weeks after the first, a second confirmed wolf kill of livestock has been reported in Umatilla County.
College Place Lions free fishing derby set for Saturday - COLLEGE PLACE -- The College Place Lions Club will host a free fishing derby Saturday at Lions Park.
Volunteers sought to collect rocks at Smith Hollow School - DAYTON -- A project aimed at planting wild grasses around Smith Hollow School needs a hand.
Umatilla National Forest office moves to new location - PENDLETON -- Starting Monday, the Umatilla National Forest headquarters will be in a new location.
MedStar drill results in temporary nighttime LZ in Weston - WESTON -- East Umatilla Rural Fire District crews prepped a landing zone outside Weston on Monday night during a training exe...
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Local Sports

Area stars honored at 36th sports awards - WALLA WALLA — Waitsburg-Prescott won three out of five awards at the 36th annual Blue Mountain Sports Awards handed out Thurs...

Local Business

NEW WW County jobless rate down in April - Walla Walla County's unemployment rate dropped to 7 percent in April, according to results released Tuesday by the state Empl...
Finding a sip is a snap with Mobile Wine Tour app - Move over guide books. Here comes the smart phone.
Morrison Lane opens another place to taste - Visitors to Morrison Lane Winery got to drink in a new view over the weekend.
Compost workshop is black gold mine of information - An upcoming workshop from the Sustainable Living Center will offer participants a chance to get their hands dirty with compos...
Visitors can trust grocery service to deliver the goods - A local woman known for her personal chef business has expanded her operation with a grocery service.

Local Opinion

NEW High court hits mark on benefit claim - The U.S. Supreme Court this week deftly bridged the gap between modern science and old laws in establishing children conceive...
It's already time to focus on elections - The weeks leading up to the election of local, state and federal officials -- dubbed the "silly season" by many -- starts ear...
NEW Letters To The Editor - Buck the system - On May 18 my hubby and I were driving on Poplar Street going to the Home Depot and as we are passing the mall (my personal jo...
NEW Letters To The Editor - Wa-Hi production better than Leavenworth's -
Letters To The Editor - Local gas prices should follow national average - I suppose that we here in Walla Walla are considered to be some kind of "hicks."
Letters To The Editor - Liberals escape wrath for saying vile things - In response to Mr. Raddatz letter on Rush Limbaugh: I am not defending what Limbaugh said but I have yet to have a liberal te...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Nonessential projects should wait until debts paid - In the recent headline article, "Scaled-down Myra Road work gets review," the following facts were cited:1. The project cost ...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Society says robbing is OK, but protecting yourself isn't - The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin posted a picture of a shrine in memory of the criminal who was killed robbing a local business...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Veterans, public should attend ROTC ceremonies - Veterans of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and patriots, attention on deck.On Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., the yo...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - It's time for Alaska Airlines to step to plate - Enough already! Some basic questions need to be answered by Alaska Airlines before the Port of Walla Walla Commission and oth...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Obama ignores religion, tradition because of poll - It was appropriate that George Clooney and his Hollywood pals raised several million to help re-elect Barack Obama.He is sure...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Area doesn't need Boise residents telling us what to do with dams - Here we go again - some nerd from Boise telling us what we should do. I do wonder where they get all their information.All of...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Balloon Stampede volunteers did great job - I would like to pass along my immense admiration for the employees of the Chamber of Commerce and the many volunteers who mad...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Bicyclists can make travel safer - The City Council has proclaimed the month of May as "Bike Safety Month." This makes sense, since May is such a beautiful mont...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Invest in something tangible to survive crash - For 30 years the Western economies (America, Europe and Japan) have been fiscally irresponsible.Even in the case of Japan, wh...
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - Customers can demand action to aid economy - The other morning I stopped into a local breakfast spot, and as I enjoyed a cup of coffee I overheard a group discussing poli...
Letters To The Editor - Shakespeare WW, Powerhouse Theatre valuable - Recently, more than 160 Milton-Freewater students participated in a week-long residency with two visiting Shakespeare actors,...
Letters To The Editor - Where does church stands on same-sex marriage? - I want to encourage everyone to ask their local church to declare their position on same-sex marriage.
Letters To The Editor - Photo of roadside memorial performs public service - A letter in Sunday's paper said the photograph of the roadside memorial to the young man killed while robbing the New York St...
Letters To The Editor - Dams serve a purpose - In response to Mr. Burkholder from Boise.
Letters To The Editor - Resist effort to blur definitions - All my life I have believed that marriage is a sacrament, like an oath, an obligation and a promise between a man and a woman...
Letters To The Editor - Two choirs make beautiful music together - The Park Plaza choir has been performing for more than a year. From the beginning the choir has wanted to include some young ...
Letters To The Editor - Motorists need to be cautious around cyclists - This letter is focused at cycling safety, but also directly pointed to the motorist who nearly caused a head-on collision wit...
Letters To The Editor - Focus on Balloon Stampede volunteers, not parking - I am writing to respond to the May 13 front-page article titled: "Perfect day for balloons to soar; spectators hunt for parki...
Letters To The Editor - Democrats inherited their own deficits - My answer to Richard Hoffman's letter:I really wish people like Richard Hoffman would do their homework before they write unt...
Letters To The Editor - Clarification offered on settler - Mormon is a nickname given to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the article about the presentat...
Letters To The Editor - Should liberals cheer Obama's stand? - Imagine that we had a white president in office and that we were talking about civil rights for blacks and not civil rights f...

Local Columns

Americans, Muslims need understanding - I had an interesting reminder recently that I am, in fact, an American living in the Middle East. With the one-year anniversa...