Barers of Maple Valley

Downtown Walla Walla Looking South

2026-11-11T09:22:43.666-08:00

Three iconic Walla Walla's buildings. Post Office on the left. The Marcus Whitman Hotel on the right, and the Baker-Boyer Bank in the center, a couple blocks away.

Baker Boyer Beer?

2026-11-10T09:56:02.552-08:00

Steve showed me "Baker Boyer Brew", provided by Walla Walla's iconic Baker-Boyer Bank.

Seahawks Beat The Cardinals

2026-11-09T11:47:56.518-08:00

We went to Lumen Field yesterday (Sunday, November 8th, 2026) to to watch the Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals 17-3.

Go Seahawks!

2026-11-08T07:52:13.045-08:00

Seahawks host the Arizona Cardinals today (Sunday November 9th, 2026).

Walla Walla Theatre

2026-11-07T08:24:44.000-08:00

While in Walla Walla this week, we got a peek at the Gesa Powerhouse Theatre, a converted powerhouse, now repurposed to add to the area's cultural life.

The venue hosts Comedians, concerts, and plays.

The theater is about 15 years old.

The Blue Wave Becomes Tsunami

2026-11-05T08:36:40.385-08:00

The Democratic Party, beaten so handily just two years ago, has come roaring back.

From My Cub Scout Days

2026-11-04T10:36:06.000-08:00

Steve found this article that I did not know about. He has been posting news about the family from over the decades, that he has found in the UB archives.

In this article, I get recognized for achieving the getting the "Wolf badge" in Cub Scouts. I was also honored for civic work. This article, according to Steve, was from May of 1966.

Mariners Hire Jason Kanzler To Manage

2026-11-03T13:07:30.852-08:00

For the third time, the Seattle Mariners have hired a manager who had never before held that position. Jason Kanzler.

Kanzler, 36 is a former high school science teacher. He has served as Chicago Cubs director of player development since 2024.

Long suffering Mariner fans have largely greeted the move with skepticism.

Wes Uhlman--My First Letter To The UB

2026-11-03T08:05:12.624-08:00

In 2018, I posted an editorial out of the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin from the fall of 1976, that was critical of Seattle Mayor, at the time, Wes Uhlman, who was running for governor.

My brother, Steve, who now subscribes to the UB archives, was able to find the letter and send it to me. See above.

Go Seahawks MNF

2026-11-02T07:23:54.924-08:00

Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football!

Cougar And Seahawk Legend Dan Doornink

2026-11-01T13:38:35.678-08:00

Dan Doornink, a star running back for both the Washington State Cougars and later, the Seattle Seahawks has died.

Doornink played 7 seasons for the Hawks.

A product of Central Washington, he would go on the get his medical degree, practicing in Yakima.

Doornink was 70.

Holy Cow

2026-11-01T09:42:57.098-08:00

Putting the "farmer" in Farmers' Market. Last regular market was yesterday (Saturday, October 31st, 2026).

Happy Halloween

2026-10-31T08:07:42.131-07:00

Bee Gees Tribute 5--Emotion

2026-10-30T09:12:36.036-07:00

This Bee Gees song was released with the lead being sung by Samantha Sang.

Milwaukee Brewers Win 2026 World Series

2026-10-29T08:01:08.341-07:00

The Brewers beat Tampa Bay in 5 games. Because the Brewers began as the Seattle Pilots, area fans rooted either for them or against them.

Bee Gees Tribute 4--How Deep Is Your Love

2026-10-28T11:24:31.865-07:00

Bee Gees Tribute 3--If I Can't Have You

2026-10-27T12:13:18.872-07:00

Susan Saint James

2026-10-27T11:28:37.677-07:00

One of my favorite TV actresses, Susan Saint James has passed away. Saint James, co-starred with Rock Hudson in the mystery show on NBC, McMillan & Wife. My mom and I would watch the show together on Sunday nights during its run.

Saint James would later star with Jane Curtin in the sitcom Kate And Allie.

We once ran into Saint James during a visit to LA with my parents and brothers sometime, either in the late 70s or early 80s. We were driving and came across a barricade. A TV movie was being shot with Loretta Swit and Saint James. I saw the director's chairs with Saint James and Swit's names on the backs. I spotted Susan and said to my brothers, "do you remember McMillan And Wife?" Susan overheard and said "yes, I remember McMillan And Wife!"

Sources say Saint James died of pancreatic cancer.

Bee Gees Tribute 2--To Love Somebody

2026-10-26T12:59:21.355-07:00

Bee Gees Tribute In Federal Way

2026-10-26T07:54:27.040-07:00

Last Saturday (October 24th, 2026), we enjoyed the band You Should Be Dancing at the Federal Way Performing Arts And Entertainment Center. They did an incredible show. I'll post a few videos, here, they do How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.

Tahoma High School Clip On Sunday Night Football

2026-10-25T20:20:53.844-07:00

I knew this highlight shown at halftime on TV during the game on SNFlooked familiar.

It was the high school game we were at Friday.

The Seahawks, by the way, beat the Chiefs 20-3.

Go Seahawks!

2026-10-25T07:44:38.562-07:00

Chiefs vs Seahawks tonight (Sunday, October 25th, 2026) on Sunday Night Football.

Tahoma High Football

2026-10-24T10:13:53.917-07:00

The Tahoma High mascot greets fans. For the first time, i checked out the Maple Valley high school football game as our neighbor had an extra ticket.

The game was exciting, and the team played hard, but the visiting Kennedy Catholic put on an offensive show, beating the Bears 45-24

Blue Friday Seahawks Play Chiefs This Sunday

2026-10-23T10:19:34.667-07:00

Go Seahawks

Viper--Seattle Based Actor Tom Skerritt Dies

2026-10-22T14:39:03.000-07:00

Tom Skerritt, a Seattle based actor that played a variety of roles, but whom I know best as Mike Metcalf, the flight instructor commander, whose job it was to tame the seemingly incorrigible Maverick in Top Gun has died.

The Viper character, was tough, but smooth, realizing the tremendous genius, of his fliers, but making sure they had proper discipline,

Skerritt also appeared in movies such as Mash and Alien. He won a Prime Time Emmy in 1993 for playing a sheriff in Picket Fences.

Skerritt was 93.