Lady Devils open tourney with sweep May 16, 2009
G3: Walla Walla 12, Pierce 0 ... G12: Walla Walla 4, Southwestern Oregon 0 ... G21: Wenatchee Valley vs. Walla Walla (12:15 p.m.). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lady Devils poised to claim another title at Portland May 14, 2009
G3: Pierce vs. Walla Walla (9 a.m.). G4: Southwestern Oregon vs. Olympic (9 a.m.). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington DOL Keeping Some Rural Offices Open May 13, 2009
-- The Department of Licensing has suspended plans to close driver licensing offices in Walla Walla, Poulsbo, Forks, Friday Harbor and Goldendale. The agency says residents would have to drive too far to other offices. (KIRO TV, WA)
Thirteen Vikings are GNAC At-Large Academic All-Stars May 12, 2009
Western rower Audrey Coon is league's top at-large scholar-athlete. - Western Washington University placed 11 women's rowers and two women's golfers on the Great Northwest Athletic Conference At-Large Academic all-star team announced today. (Wwuvikings.com)
Franklin County GOP censures state lawmaker over domestic partnership bill May 8, 2009
Maureen Walsh of Walla Walla for co-sponsoring a bill to expand Washington s domestic partnership rights. The county GOP central committee said Wednesday it believes the bill is out of step with Republican values. (Longview Daily News, WA)
John J. “Jack” Little May 1, 2009
He was born on St. Joseph s Day in Walla Walla, Wash ... When he was baptized at St. Patrick s Church in Walla Walla, he was given the name John Joseph, but he would forever be Jack ... Since the pharmacy was located in the lower end of Walla Walla, Jack loved to tell that his first job was delivering medicines and perfumes to the ladies who lived in the rooms upstairs. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Washington Rowing Set For 23rd Annual Windermere Cup Races Saturday May 1, 2009
The Huskies host Brazil, Oregon State and Miami this Saturday for the Windermere Cup featured races. Huskies host Brazilian Rowing Federation, Miami and Oregon State May 2. (Gohuskies.com)
Lakers holding fourth place in softball Apr 30, 2009
The Lakers strong showing at the Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima, where Southwestern finished second behind Spokane by a single stroke, left the Lakers tied for the lead in the league standings with Walla Walla and Spokane. Teams are awarded points for beating fellow NWAACC foes in head-to-head competition at tournaments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Remoteness hurts Washington wine town in downturn Apr 29, 2009
As the number of wineries near Walla Walla grew to more than 100 in the past decade, wine enthusiasts started calling it the Napa Valley of the Northwest ... "It hurts all of us," Jacob Crenshaw, chef and co-owner of T. Maccarone's, a cozy Italian restaurant in Walla Walla, said of his competitors' closures ... The federal government recognized the Walla Walla region of southeastern Washington for its grape-growing terroir in 1984, and about a decade later the farm town surrounded by sprawling... (Yahoo News)
Williams, Conley headed to NFL Apr 28, 2009
Punter , from DeSales High School at Walla Walla, Wash. agreed to a free agent contract with the. (VandalVenue.com)
E. Washington winemakers set up shop closer to their customers Apr 18, 2009
Puget Sound area customers account for about two-thirds of the members of the Walla Walla winery s Stained Tooth Society wine club, Johnson said. Wine clubs help vintners forge stronger relationships with their best customers. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Five Accomplished Prep Players to Join Cougar Volleyball Apr 18, 2009
and Rachel Todorovich from Walla Walla ... Todorovich is a 6-2 right side hitter from Walla Walla High School who was a first team All-Columbia Basin Big Nine League selection as a hitter in 2008 and second team pick as a setter as both a junior and senior. (Wsucougars.com)
Siva and Moore unanimous AP players of the year Apr 16, 2009
Honorable mention Taylor Elmo, sr., Eisenhower; Gary Winston, jr., Walla Walla. CLASS 3A. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western takes featured women's varsity eight race by one-half second in dual meet with Puget Sound Apr 14, 2009
" The next competition for Western is Saturday, April 18, when the Vikings seek a fifth straight championship at the ninth annual Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference Championships at Lake Stevens. Results Women's 3rd Varsity 4 - 1. Western Washington 8:22, 2. Puget Sound 8:27 Women's 2nd Novice 8 - 1. Western Washington 7:03, 2. Puget Sound 7:44 Women's Novice 8 - 1. Western Washington 7:11.9, 2. Puget Sound 8:00.0 Women's 2nd Varsity 8 - 1. Puget Sound 7:07, 2. Western Washington-A 7:13, 3.... (Wwuvikings.com)
Western entertains Puget Sound on Saturday at Lake Samish Apr 10, 2009
Nationally No.1 Vikings make only home appearance of season (Wwuvikings.com)
'Walla Walla Union-Bulletin' Names New Publisher Apr 8, 2009
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin' Names New Publisher ... Walla Walla Union-Bulletin' Names New Publisher ... NEW YORK Rob Blethen has been appointed publisher of the Walla Walla (Wash. (MediaWeek.com)
Western has solid showing at NCRC Invitational Apr 5, 2009
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Blethen new publisher of Walla Walla paper Apr 4, 2009
Rob Blethen named publisher of Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Rob Blethen named publisher of Walla Walla Union-Bulletin ... Rob Blethen has been named publisher of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin newspaper. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Washington state's execution team resigns Apr 3, 2009
"Walla Walla is a small town, so it's not hard to figure out (someone's identity) based on their qualifications," Sytman said. "They don't want picketers showing up on their front lawns, and they don't want offenders knowing who they are.". (MSNBC -- Crime)
Gottschalks liquidation sale begins today Apr 3, 2009
Gottschalks has Washington stores in Union Gap, Walla Walla, Lakewood, Port Angeles, Moses Lake, Spokane and Marysville. Inventory valued at $280 million will be completely liquidated at significant discounts by the Fresno, Calif. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Gottschalks CEO: liquidation now the only path Apr 1, 2009
Store locations in Washington include: Union Gap, Walla Walla, Lakewood, Port Angeles, Moses Lake, Spokane and Marysville. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
State to get $111 million in stimulus money for clean water projects Apr 1, 2009
Of 66 million available for clean water programs, Spokane County is seeking 13 million to eliminate ailing septic tanks, Walla Walla County 209,000 to improve stormwater quality and Hoquiam 9. 4 million to upgrade a sewage lagoon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western eights sweep at Daffodil Regatta Mar 29, 2009
Walla Walla), No.3 (Fr ... Walla Walla), No.3 (Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
LCC Baseball Preview: Talented Devils look to cut down on mistakes Mar 28, 2009
A recent five-game road trip to Pasco and Walla Walla included victories over Lane (6-4) and Walla Walla (10-2), but also featured setbacks to Columbia Basin (6-4), Walla Walla (4-3) and Blue Mountain (2-1). We ended the trip with a nice comeback victory over Walla Walla, Smith said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2009 PREVIEW: Vikings begin chase for fifth straight NCAA II national title Mar 28, 2009
Depth may be key for No.1-ranked Western which begins season Saturday at Daffodil Regatta. " Fuchs, who is in his 11th year at Western, is a three-time CRCA NCAA II national Coach of the Year. If the Vikings are to repeat, it might be a product of their depth. Bolstered by an impressive group of freshmen, Western could have as many as 14 rowers battling for spots in the top eight. "It's the most competitive battle for spots I've seen," Fuchs said. "It is so tight that somebody could be in the... (Wwuvikings.com)
‘Little Women’ performances scheduled at Prairie Arts Center Mar 25, 2009
Graduating with a degree in music education from Walla Walla College in Washington state, she then headed to Alaska where she spent the next 10 years. During this time, she taught in elementary classrooms in the Anchorage area, as well as in the Alaskan Bush. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Students study viticulture curricula Mar 25, 2009
Elsewhere, schools with commercial wineries include Walla Walla Community College and South Seattle Community College in Washington state. NVC students generally are older, many are embarking on second careers, a good thing since those under 21 can t taste their homework. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
CC Notebook: Devils' King earns NWAACC honor Mar 25, 2009
Rounding out the top eight are Wenatchee Valley (38 points), Clackamas (27), Spokane (26), and Bellevue, Southwestern Oregon and Walla Walla (21 points each) ... Rounding out the top eight are Walla Walla (26 points), Edmonds (22), Everett (19) and Bellevue (11). (Longview Daily News, WA)
A look at the families killed in Butte plane crash Mar 24, 2009
They met in college at Walla Walla University in Washington state and married after they graduated. They, like Vanessa s sister Amy and her husband Erin, who were also killed in the crash, did their post-graduate educations at Loma Linda University. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Red Devils go 2-3 on road swing Mar 24, 2009
WALLA WALLA Lower Columbia College opened its five-game road trip with a win and closed it with a victory, but had three losses in the middle during play in the Columbia Basin College Preseason Tournament at Pasco and Walla Walla, which concluded on Sunday ... The Devils fell to Blue Mountain 2-1 and to Walla Walla 4-3 on Saturday at Walla Walla, then wrapped up the road trip with a 10-2 drubbing of Walla Walla on Sunday ... LCC had nine hits in its Saturday setback to Walla Walla. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Trucker accused of major gas theft Mar 23, 2009
They believe this took place in Woodland as well as Tacoma, Walla Walla and Idaho and Wyoming, Lipp said. The investigation is ongoing, but Lipp said the alleged theft involves thousands upon thousands upon thousands of gallons of stolen fuel. (Longview Daily News, WA)
VA Hospitals In Washington Getting $23M In Stimulus Mar 23, 2009
3 million --Walla Walla, $3. 2 million --American Lake, $2. (KIRO TV, WA)
State's VA hospitals to get $23 million in stimulus money Mar 22, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. State's VA hospitals to get 23 million in stimulus money. (Longview Daily News, WA)
LCC softball on a roll at 6-0 Mar 17, 2009
On Saturday, LCC beat Columbia Basin 9-7 and slapped Treasure Valley 9-1, and drubbed Wenatchee Valley 9-1 and beat Walla Walla 8-3 on Sunday. The Lady Devils finished with 11 home runs in the six games. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lady Chukar softball team goes 2-2 at NWAACC pre-season tourney Mar 17, 2009
For the season, the Lady Chukars are 2-4 and will take on Walla Walla University Wednesday in a non-league double-header which is slated to begin at 3:30 p.m. ... Walla Walla University will hang around the valley for a few days, and, on Wednesday, they will play Weber State in Ontario at the Chukar softball field. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Sarah May Delany Osborn Mar 13, 2009
She graduated from high school in Ellensburg and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. where she earned bachelor s degrees in biology and chemistry. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Judge denies Brown execution stay request Mar 12, 2009
Brown, 50, is set to be executed at 12:01 a.m. Friday at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla. He was convicted of carjacking Holly Washa, of the Seattle suburb of Burien, at knifepoint near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 18 years ago. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wash. prepares for first execution since 2001 Mar 10, 2009
prepares for first execution since 2001. prepares for first execution since 2001. (AZCentral -- News)
Warriors knock Lady Devils out of NWAACC tourney Mar 8, 2009
KENNEWICK Lower Columbia College needed more than its rock-solid defense as Walla Walla took advantage of the cold-shooting Lady Devils in a 60-47 victory in a consolation game at the NWAACC Women s Basketball Championships at the Toyota Center on Saturday ... The Devils also made 9-29 shots (31 percent) in the second half, while Walla Walla hit 19-49 shots ... WALLA WALLA (60) Nancy Johnson 20, Kati Isham 18, Shelbi Isham 7, Jeni Gabriel 5, Kayla Hutcheson 4, Jaimie Berghammer 3, Emma Hawn 2,... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Deserted ... After Being In Acoma Mar 8, 2009
Like Walla Walla, Pago Pago and New York, New York they are all correct, even if that useless computer tool known as spellcheck underlines them as verboten. Breezing along at 75 mph, the eastbound Southwest Chief whizzes past doing 100 on the Amtrak line. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Lady Devils pull away for first-round win Mar 7, 2009
ThursdayG5: Walla Walla 73, Highline 50 ... G15: Walla Walla vs. Skagit Valley (2 p.m.). (Longview Daily News, WA)
State Tournament Blog: Quarterfinals Mar 7, 2009
Kentridge moves on to the Semi-finals where they will face the winner of Federal Way/Walla Walla tomorrow at 7 tomorrow. Federal Way-Walla Walla ... 11-10Walla Walla- Junior Cole Dickerson starts the game with a putback for Federal Way. (The Insiders -- Washington Prep)
Umpqua upends Lady Devils Mar 7, 2009
LCC (17-12) plays sixth-ranked Walla Walla in a consolation game this afternoon at 4. The winner will play for fourth place at noon on Sunday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Women's Cross Country Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
and , a sophomore from Walla Walla, Wash. were named to the women's first team. (Wsucougars.com)
Red Devils, Lady Devils head to Kennewick in quest for NWAACC titles Mar 5, 2009
G5: Walla Walla (18-6) vs. Highline (16-12), 8 a.m.. G1: Lane (23-5) vs. Whatcom (15-9), 10 a.m.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man who shot Vancouver officer gets 120-year sentence Mar 4, 2009
ottomatic wrote on Mar 3, 2009 3:38 PM:" You also gotta look at what he was convicted of. There was not one victim, but six: four counts of attempted murder and two counts of second degree assault. While it's true that if you only kill one guy you can b out victimizing again in ten years or so, the sentencing reform act looks at all the current charges a guy is convicted of, as well as prior convictions. With that kind if attitude, the taxpayers will be off the hook in less than five years.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Program successfully teaches domestic violence victims safe use of technology Mar 4, 2009
The Technology Safety Project was tested at agencies in Davenport, Pullman, Yakima, Newport, Wenatchee, Cathlamet, Hoquiam, Kelso, Walla Walla, Spokane, Vancouver, Forks, Bellingham, Snohomish, Bellevue, Mount Vernon and Renton. For more information, contact Finn at 253 692-4771 or. (EurekAlert!)
In Wine Country, cult cab meets college cab Mar 2, 2009
California State University Fresno has had a commercial facility since 1997, and in Washington state, Walla Walla Community College has been running a commercial winery for several years. UC Davis also runs a pilot winery, though it isn't yet bonded to sell the wine it makes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Meth lab blamed for Walla Walla fire that killed 3 Feb 28, 2009
Walla Walla police Sgt. Randy Allessio identified the dead on Friday as Jesse Christine Thompson, 30; Shanda Lee Allen, 19; and Annabel Nicole Bautista, 20, a Tri-Cities resident. Walla Walla County Coroner Frank Brown told the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin that because of the severity of the burns the women sustained, he was working with dental records to confirm the identities ... Jared Allen has a history of meth-making and other drug offenses, Walla Walla County Prosecutor James L. Nagle said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Univ. of Wash. raises $302M in '08, 18th in U.S. Feb 27, 2009
Other state schools donations: Pacific Lutheran University, $18,374,610; Gonzaga University, $16,376,619; Whitman College, $12,855,819; Whitworth University, $7,619,279; Walla Walla University, $7,280,845; Western Washington University, $5,931,545; Seattle Pacific University, $5,006,402; Eastern Washington University, $2,943,873; Saint Martin s University, $2,814,722; Clark College, $1,386,299; Highline Community College, $802,450; and Green River Community College, $630,000. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Walla Walla motor home fire kills three women Feb 27, 2009
A fire in a motor home at Walla Walla killed three women and seriously injured a man, the town s worst loss of life in a fire in at least four decades ... Donald W. Wood, the vehicle owner, apparently had been letting his step-granddaughter live in the RV for the last month and was aware that she may have been a fire victim, police Sgt. Randy Allessio told the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin ... Police Chief Charles N. Fulton said he could recall no fire in which more than two people died in Walla... (Longview Daily News, WA)
30 gang members involved in fight at state prison Feb 27, 2009
The 30 have been segregated while the Department of Corrections and Walla Walla police investigate ... The Corrections Department sends gang members from other prisons to Walla Walla for special management. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington Motor Home Fire Kills 3 Women, Injures Man Feb 27, 2009
Police Chief Charles N. Fulton says he believes it's Walla Walla's worst loss of life in a fire in at least four decades. Police say two of the women were in their teens and one was about 30. (Fox News)
Walla Walla police: 3 die in motor home fire Feb 26, 2009
- Walla Walla police say three people have died in a motor home fire. The fire broke out late Wednesday night. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington bank shares wobble Feb 26, 2009
Other Washington banks that dropped by double digits or more included (NASDAQ: RPFG), of Tacoma, which fell more than 18 percent, falling 20 cents to close at 85 cents, and , of Walla Walla (NASDAQ: BANR), which fell nearly 12 percent, falling 46 cents to close at $3. 45. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
A new cash crop? Feb 25, 2009
Wineries are the biggest draw in agricultural tourism, he said, noting that Walla Walla, Wash ... One of the things that helped Walla Walla, Wash. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
New, old clash in downtown Pasco Feb 23, 2009
It has a regional customer base, attracting shoppers from Walla Walla, Moses Lake and Yakima who come for the zapaterias, mueblerias and panaderias shoe stores, furniture stores and bakeries and other offerings. The smell of bread and the bustle of commerce fill its streets late into most evenings, along with motorists, pedestrians and cars parked curbside. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Washington girls basketball polls Feb 19, 2009
Others receiving votes: Walla Walla 6. Graham-Kapowsin 1. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Prisoners find direction in Muslim faith Feb 16, 2009
"In Washington state, from Walla Walla to McNeil Island, the majority of these guys are low-income African-American converts who have an opportunity in a sober environment to try to reflect and change their lives," Siddiq said. "Islam offers them that opportunity.". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Wash inmate Woods gets execution stay Feb 14, 2009
Dwayne Woods had been scheduled to die March 20 at the Washington state Penitentiary in Walla Walla. Woods appealed last week, and U.S. District Judge Lonny Suko in Eastern Washington issued a stay Thursday while the appeal works its way through the courts. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Local Chefs, Restaurants Among Semifinalists For James Beard Awards Feb 14, 2009
Chris Ainsworth, of Saffron Mediterranean Kitchen of Walla Walla. Kevin Davis of Steelhead Diner in Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)
Northwest Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2008 Financial Results, Receipt of TARP CPP Funding Feb 14, 2009
The Bank also announced that it will be closing its branch in Walla Walla, Washington effective May 29, 2009. Our lease in Walla Walla expired and was not available for renewal,'' Fewel said ... Consequently, even though it was a very difficult decision for us to make due to the impact on our customers in Walla Walla and our three employees, it was the right business decision because of the current circumstances in the economy. (Primezone Releases)
Gregoire presents plan to streamline government Feb 10, 2009
Last month Senate Minority Leader Mike Hewitt, R-Walla Walla, had said the proposals are merely distractions from the state s budget woes, which are the worst in many years. But on Monday, Hewitt repeated the governor s words, calling her plan a good first step. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gregoire wants federal storm help for more counties Feb 10, 2009
She wants added: Adams, Asotin, Chelan, Franklin, Whitman, Yakima, Clark, Garfield, Island, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Columbia, Jefferson, Klickitat, Skamania, Spokane and Walla Walla. Counties currently covered are: Benton, Cowlitz, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Kittitas, Skagit, Whatcom, King, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The Power Directory Feb 9, 2009
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