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    Creative thinking brought electric buses to Valley Transit

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 13, 2019
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    Valley Transit now has two all-electric buses on the road, which is good for the community, Valley Transit riders and the environment.

    Those on hikes wise to be armed

    • Curtis E. Stone
    • Dec 13, 2019
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    U-B outdoor columnist Jeff Petersen, who writes about scenic drives and marvelous hikes, said that he was fearful on a recent walk b…

    Changes at movie theater hurting film experience

    • Lynn Davison-Suckow
    • Dec 12, 2019
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    Regarding Cinemark USA, Inc. changes to the Walla Walla movie theater

    Local Tipsy Taxi service could be a life saver

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 12, 2019
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    If you happen to consumer a bit too much wine, beer or spirits celebrating the Christmas season or the new year with family, friends…

    Correction: Alias was used on letter to the editor

    • Updated Dec 12, 2019
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    It is the Union-Bulletin’s policy that all letters to the editor must be attributed to an author. No aliases are allowed.

    Idea to boost development in College Place intrigues

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 11, 2019
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    It’s said flies are more easily caught with honey than vinegar, but you don’t have to be an annoying picnic pest to like honey.

    Recycling a form of corporate welfare

    • M. Acuff
    • Dec 10, 2019
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    I recently attended the Dec. 4 city council meeting where fellow citizens spoke at length against ending the curbside recycling prog…

    Keep an eye on who votes how for impeachment

    • Bart Preecs
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    When Cathy McMorris Rodgers started her eighth term in the House of Representatives in January, she took an oath to “support and def…

    Parade lovely, but air horns unwelcome

    • Carol Anselmo
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    Macy's Holiday Parade of Lights in downtown Walla Walla was wonderful. It provides such a happy and joyous send off to the Christmas…

    Museum, director bring local history alive

    • Barbara Stubblefield
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    I had the privilege of taking a Quest class (through Walla Walla Community College) titled “Show and Tell: Walla Walla History."

    Term limits are the only way

    • Dan R Clark
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    Have you ever asked your U.S. representative or senator if term limits is something they might support? If their answer is yes, then…

    Different take on climate study

    • Jim Thorn
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    The article "Climate change simulations are mostly accurate" (WWUB 12/5/19) contains the following quote: "Even without knowing what…

    Watchers' wait motivates movie moves

    • Barbara Hetrick
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    The industry laments dropping attendance at movie theaters and blames streaming services, but our recent experience at the Walla Wal…

    Let’s hear some reasons to refute climate change

    • Ted Cox
    • Dec 9, 2019
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    Mr. Phillips’s letter on Dec. 4 is correct…to a point.

    No substance yet in Bloomberg campaign

    • Jim Davison
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    Syndicated columnist Marc Thiessen’s recent column “Obama’s health care promise was a lie—and it continues” was enlightening. In it …

    Use turn signals when turning

    • Dave Hale
    • Dec 8, 2019
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     Two cars almost ran over me on the roundabout at Tietan Street and Third Avenue.   No turnsignals and making left turns. Going left…

    Students should be taught to research both sides

    • Steve Singleton
    • Dec 8, 2019
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    Lenin said a lie told often enough becomes the truth. But a lie is still a lie no matter how many times it’s told or how many gullib…

    Support urged for your favorite organizations

    • Glen Mitchell
    • Dec 8, 2019
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       The Blue Mountain Community Foundation has supported local non-profits in the Walla Walla Valley since 1984.

    Beware of products that do more harm than good

    • Donald E.Casebolt
    • Dec 8, 2019
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    I’m a Washington dairy farmer with a lot of cows — is that bad?

    • Austin Allred Special to The Seattle Times
    • Dec 8, 2019
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    ROYAL CITY, Wash. — I am a family dairy farmer producing dairy products from more than 10,000 cows. Sadly, to some that makes me a “…

    Legislature wise to ponder shining light on political ads

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 8, 2019
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    Concerns about political advertising — specifically deceptive efforts — on social media are growing. But what can be done about it?

    To vape or not to vape? Local program aims to provide health information

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 6, 2019
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    Vaping — either with tobacco or marijuana — has become a national concern over the past few months as about 3,000 people in the U.S.…

    Annual leaf pickup worth the effort and expense

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Updated Dec 11, 2019
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    Walla Walla is proudly a tree city.

    Effort to impeach Trump purely political

    • Jerry Votendahl
    • Dec 5, 2019
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    Democrats allege that a quid pro quo arrangement between our president and the Ukraine president to investigate alleged corruption i…

    Give generously, but wisely during the holiday season

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 4, 2019
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    The holidays have arrived and that means giving is on people’s minds. That, of course, is a wonderful thing.

    Providence should care for its workers.

    • Walker Orr
    • Dec 4, 2019
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     This September, I found myself in the emergency room at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

    Trump hasn't fallen for climate change hoax

    • Victor R. Phillips
    • Dec 4, 2019
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    It is shameful the way children are being brainwashed with the man-caused climate change hoax. Pseudo-scientists and adults without …

    Attorney General's Office will properly defend I-976

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 4, 2019
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    Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson was elected by the people to represent our collective interests in legal matters in 2…

    Ex-Seahwak Richard Sherman still making impact in Washington

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 3, 2019
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    While former Seattle Seahawk star player Richard Sherman now plays for the rival San Francisco 49ers, he continues to use his fame a…

    Cameras offer hope in work to nab cellphone scofflaws

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 3, 2019
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    Distracted driving remains a serious problem in Washington, leading to thousands of crashes and dozens of deaths each year.

    More to the story on Snake River steelhead

    • John McKern
    • Updated Dec 10, 2019
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    A recent U-B article addressed the reduced Snake River steelhead run. Several facts were not addressed.

    Undervalued flu shots worth the small hassle

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 2, 2019
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    Winter is coming, and along with festivities and the chance to spend time with loved ones, it is also prime flu season.

    Alarm at the demise of recycling

    • Beth Call
    • Dec 2, 2019
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    The overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree life on Earth is threatened by global warming. Youth around the world, inspire…

    Community steps up to give those in need cheerier holiday

    • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
    • Dec 1, 2019
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    Holidays can be a time of great happiness, or a time when need and hunger turn those festive days on their head.

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