Caribbean steel pan music forged out of defiance
WALLA WALLA — When Gary Gibson performs Saturday in Walla Walla, the instrument he will play is one most known to evoke images of sea, sun and breezes at play on a Caribbean island.
Highway 12 four-lane extension high on state list
But whether it is approved depends on a separate funding bill.
WALLA WALLA — A glimmer of hope that funding for the continued four-laning of U.S. Highway 12 from Lowden west to Nine Mile Hill is tucked into a House Transportation Committee proposal that could come to full House vote next week.
PROJECT Trio’s appeal spans generations
WALLA WALLA — It’s not your grandparent’s traditional classical symphony when PROJECT Trio’s flautist, bassist and cellist are the guest artists.
Recovery seen in real estate market
A full recovery to the boom times of 2007 hasn’t been reached yet, but 2012 showed positive signs.
WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Valley’s real estate market last year was the best in terms of numbers of homes, lots and land sales since before the 2008 financial crash spurred by mortgage loan defaults, according to local data.
Wit and wisdom meet art
He paints. She writes. And now the Dayton husband and wife team of Steve and Carolyn Henderson are combining their talents and adding ebooks to their repertoire.
