I applaud the adoption of body cameras by the City of College Place Police and the Walla Walla County Sheriffs Office. It is regrett…
When the Christopher Columbus statue was placed on the Walla Walla County Courthouse lawn in 1911, Italians were not considered a fu…
We seem to have no problem with mandatory vaccination for measles, mumps and the like, but let's fight as hard as we can to prevent …
I appreciate the strength, dedication to community values and forward movement of city of College Place governance. I feel safe with…
Apparently not everyone is aware that bicycle riders are no longer required to stop at stop signs in Washington State. This makes it…
I consider our Walla Walla Public Schools superintendent to be one of the finest in our state. We need a school board who supports h…
The statue of Christopher Columbus was placed by a private group on public property in front of the Walla Walla County Courthouse th…
Walla Walla Valley residents enjoy the unique privilege of having nearly 90% of our city’s water come directly from a protected wate…
The non-partisan positions for our city and local school boards have some outstanding candidates, and I am sure that many letters of…
History quiz: What late twentieth century dictator referred to himself as “President for life”? Answer later.
If you are concerned about what is happening to our country, please consider what I have to say.
President Joe Biden is angry at the U.S. Supreme Court because it did not block the Texas law that bans most abortions in the state.…
Jed Headley is the man! I have personally met him, and he has been to two of events that I have helped organized and has helped me w…
While volunteering in my political party's booth at the fair last week, one of the first visitors we had was a very angry older man …
Since the Veterans Memorial Pool reopened in 2017, it has been heavily used by children and adults, despite months of closure in 202…
I have known Adam Kirtley since my family moved back to Walla Walla in 2006. I am proud to call Adam a friend, but I was surprised w…
I am delighted to recommend Adam Kirtley for Position Two on the Walla Walla City Council. I have known Adam for about 20 years. He …
The FOMC with their cheap-money policies continues to put our financial system at risk for another financial meltdown worse than 2008.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hours after the 9/11 attack in 2001, the following piece written by U-B Editorial Page Editor Rick Eskil was published in the Union-Bulletin.
Dick Farrell, a conservative radio host from Florida — a "patriot" for many, "the other Rush Limbaugh" and a vaccine critic — died o…
I am impressed by Adam Kirtley's long history of service to our community and hope you will join me in supporting him for City Counc…
“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” I remember learning this little jingle in elementary school within a larger curriculum th…
I enjoyed the article on the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheatre but was surprised by something that was left out: There was no mention of…
Walla Walla experienced scorching heat of 115 degrees on two unusual June days, Monday, June 28 and, Tuesday, June 29. In the words …
During the recent rain, I took the opportunity to take a spin around town. On one end of Main Street stands a looming statue of Chri…
At first, I wondered why 80% of people will not leave the area of their birth, no matter how bad things get. But I've realized over …
I have had the great honor and privilege of meeting College Place Mayor Norma Hernandez; she is truly an extraordinary woman. She ha…
The governor’s increased use of executive power since the pandemic began is troubling for many of us. Each additional mandate grows …
I am dismayed by the appalling lack of leadership shown by our elected and appointed city and county governmental officials regardin…
The United States has been at war in Afghanistan for 20 years. In abandoning American citizens and Afghans who aided the United Stat…
Last year was one dumpster fire after another. And the mostly unusable results by the U.S. Census Bureau are proof that the issues o…
I believe that as adults, we have the right and responsibility to manage our own lives and do not require an elite ruling class orde…
Valley golfers following City business are appalled at Walla Walla City Councils consideration Wednesday of a contract with W3 Enter…
"To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to disarm them." Those words were written by George Mason who wrote Virgini…
