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Pause on mobile home redevelopment a win

Pause on mobile home redevelopment a win

  • By the U-B Editorial Board
  • Apr 20, 2021
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A short-term but important step was taken to protect affordable housing in the Walla Walla Valley. Last Tuesday, at a virtual meetin…

Student teacher test as it stands past its prime

Student teacher test as it stands past its prime

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  • Apr 18, 2021
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As with many things during the pandemic, standardized testing for students and teachers should be evaluated for their usefulness and…

Increased support to local rehabilitation efforts welcome

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  • Apr 16, 2021
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A new secure detox care unit is coming to town, and what a bonus this will be to our community.

The arts are a critical part of economy

The arts are a critical part of economy

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  • Apr 13, 2021
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A new grant program established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act has made over $16 billi…

Balloon Stampede is highly anticipated, needed fun, but remain cautious

Balloon Stampede is highly anticipated, needed fun, but remain cautious

  • By the U-B Editorial Board
  • Apr 11, 2021
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What is just as iconic as our Valley wines is the Walla Walla Balloon Stampede.

Hanford cleanup should be a nonpartisan priority

Hanford cleanup should be a nonpartisan priority

  • By the U-B Editorial Board
  • Apr 9, 2021
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Our region’s legislators, Democrats and Republicans, have done extraordinary work over the years securing necessary funding for the …

Latest state green bill needs more thought

Latest state green bill needs more thought

  • By The U-B Editorial Board
  • Apr 6, 2021
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Residents throughout Walla Walla County have voiced concern over House Bill 1091. This measure, stuck in the Senate Ways and Means C…

Water system study is good forward-thinking

Water system study is good forward-thinking

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  • Apr 4, 2021
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Overall, we can all agree that good resource stewardship is something to be encouraged. The fact that climate change is rapidly begi…

Schools reopening expand safety net for students

Schools reopening expand safety net for students

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  • Apr 2, 2021
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As we soldier on through this pandemic, many aspects of life that seemed to serve a narrower purpose have shown how much more necess…

Locals must help area businesses capitalize on Phase 3 boons

Locals must help area businesses capitalize on Phase 3 boons

  • By The U-B Editorial Board
  • Mar 30, 2021
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Small businesses of the Valley have had a rough go of it throughout this pandemic. In Walla Walla’s winter alone, there were “nine d…

Long-awaited project closer to completion

Long-awaited project closer to completion

  • By The U-B Editorial Board
  • Mar 28, 2021
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Last April, when Gov. Jay Inslee signed the supplemental state transportation budget, it should have triggered the green light for w…

Hope grows despite pandemic

Hope grows despite pandemic

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For people 60 and older, Wednesday opens the express lane to vaccine eligibility, increasing Washington’s group of 3 million eligibl…

Local police forces' efforts send right message

Local police forces' efforts send right message

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  • Mar 23, 2021
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As a result of George Floyd’s death in May of 2020, the police departments of College Place and Walla Walla thoughtfully began brain…

U-B's commitment to readers' opinions remains strong

U-B's commitment to readers' opinions remains strong

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  • Mar 21, 2021
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Core to local journalism is encouraging community conversation. Our Valley is full of diverse groups, and as such, a wide spectrum o…

Measures needed to protect affordable housing

Measures needed to protect affordable housing

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Affordable housing was a problem for the Walla Walla Valley before the pandemic and addressing the issue has only grown in urgency. …

Talks about Whitman statues necessary

Talks about Whitman statues necessary

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With symbols of any kind becoming increasingly divisive, the fact that so much care and cooperation is being given to the potential …

It's high time we 'ditch the switch'

It's high time we 'ditch the switch'

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Amid the flood of concerns that filled 2020, one issue was pushed to the wayside, quite justifiably as it was less of a priority, bu…

Once again, our state tops the charts

Once again, our state tops the charts

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Now for some good news that most Washingtonians can get behind. U.S. News & World Report has scored Washington state as the best…

Outdoor school proposal a step toward equity

Outdoor school proposal a step toward equity

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Throughout the pandemic, students, parents, teachers and staff have all struggled with connecting, not only with curricula but with …

Restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated promotes democracy

Restoring voting rights to formerly incarcerated promotes democracy

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After the roller-coaster ride that was this past election cycle, most Americans are aware now more than ever how central voting is t…

Bill on banking water rights key to continued water stewardship

Bill on banking water rights key to continued water stewardship

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  • Mar 4, 2021
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Many of us who live in Walla Walla, the place of many waters, may take its most commonplace resource for granted. Residents enjoy th…

Questions, concerns must be addressed before adding more pickleball courts

Questions, concerns must be addressed before adding more pickleball courts

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  • Mar 2, 2021
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Pickleball is a popular recreational activity locally and across the nation.

Walla Walla's COVID-19 vaccine distribution impressive

Walla Walla's COVID-19 vaccine distribution impressive

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  • Feb 28, 2021
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Walla Walla’s massive COVID-19 vaccination events at the Fairgrounds isn’t just the talk of the town, but the entire state.

State wrong to use tax on sugary drinks as way to improve health

State wrong to use tax on sugary drinks as way to improve health

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  • Feb 26, 2021
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The state Legislature is looking at imposing a tax on sugary drinks — soda, juice and sweetened coffee — in an effort to reduce cons…

Mariners' public relations debacle could be turning point

Mariners' public relations debacle could be turning point

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  • Feb 25, 2021
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It’s been painfully obvious to fans of the Seattle Mariners that the team’s on-field performance has been in need of improvement for…

'Don't press send' is advice that's relevant to all

'Don't press send' is advice that's relevant to all

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  • Feb 23, 2021
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About a decade ago, Herm Edwards was speaking to NFL rookies at a seminar aimed at helping them avoid mistakes that could derail the…

Citizenship must remain requirement to serve on school boards

Citizenship must remain requirement to serve on school boards

  • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
  • Feb 22, 2021
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A proposal allowing non-citizens to serve on local school boards that’s making its way through the state Legislature must not become law.

Latest capital gains tax plan is still an income tax

Latest capital gains tax plan is still an income tax

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  • Feb 22, 2021
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A disingenuous proposal to impose an income tax — cloaked as a financial transaction tax — in Washington state is gaining momentum i…

State’s top-two primary insulates voters from partisan ploys

State’s top-two primary insulates voters from partisan ploys

  • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
  • Feb 21, 2021
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The 10 House Republicans and seven GOP senators who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump have been threatened with primary…

Biden wisely rejects idea of forgiving $50,000 of student debt

Biden wisely rejects idea of forgiving $50,000 of student debt

  • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
  • Feb 19, 2021
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Congressional Democrats have been pushing President Biden to use his presidential power to cancel $50,000 of student debt for every …

Quick action to get Walla Walla into Phase 2 appreciated

Quick action to get Walla Walla into Phase 2 appreciated

  • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
  • Feb 17, 2021
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Mistakes happen when humans are involved.

Jim Johnson solid, pragmatic, caring and wise voice will be missed

Jim Johnson solid, pragmatic, caring and wise voice will be missed

  • Union-Bulletin Editorial Board
  • Feb 17, 2021
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Walla Walla lost one of its strongest advocates and a remarkable community leader last week when former county Commissioner Jim John…

Local effort to prevent suicide by Men in the Middle applauded

Local effort to prevent suicide by Men in the Middle applauded

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It’s been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our world. And not just physically, but mentally. We are all far more isolated …

Counterfeiting masks for COVID-19 protection  must be treated as serious crime

Counterfeiting masks for COVID-19 protection must be treated as serious crime

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Selling knock-off versions of high-end, expensive merchandise — $10,000 Rolex watches, $2,000 Versace bags and even $300 NFL jerseys…

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