Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

The Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, commonly referred to as U-B, is a daily newspaper located in Walla Walla, Washington. It is owned by the Seattle Times Company and is published every day of the week except for Saturdays.

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North Texas scientists 3D-print part of human femur as strong as real bone

2 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Miriam Fauzia

DALLAS — A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur — the longest and strongest bone in the body — that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real femur. The findings were published last summer in a study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. Recreating bones and organs like the heart or blood vessels is an emerging field. 3D-printed organs are far from replicating the functionality of a flesh-and-blood organ.
Europe wins Trump’s protection with historic NATO spending push

3 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Andrea Palasciano |Michael Nienaber |Stephanie Lai

NATO leaders agreed to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP and renewed their “ironclad commitment” to mutual security in an historic move to push back against an increasingly belligerent Russia. The decision from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s 32 members at their high-stakes summit in The Hague is a major win for Donald Trump, who has repeatedly lambasted his European allies for underspending on security.
NY Sen. Chuck Schumer briefly treated at DC hospital for dehydration

3 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Dave Goldiner

Sen. Chuck Schumer was briefly treated for dehydration Wednesday at a Washington, D.C., hospital after he felt lightheaded while working out on a stationary bike at the Capitol gym. The 74-year-old Democratic minority leader from Brooklyn returned to Capitol Hill and was back at work after getting a clean bill of health from doctors. “Out of an abundance of caution, (Schumer) went to the hospital to be treated for dehydration,” said Angelo Roefaro, a Schumer spokesman.
Wade Smith reflects on past years as leader of Walla Walla Public Schools

3 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

When Wade Smith was hired as Walla Walla School District’s new superintendent in 2016, he received a piece of advice from former deputy superintendent George Murdock: Step aside when the district is in a good place and you've offered all you can. Now, almost 10 years later, that’s exactly what Smith is doing. His last day as superintendent will be Monday, June 30. “I believe that I’ve provided what my board wanted to see, what our community wanted to see, what our staff wanted to see,” Smith said.
Trump baffles with sudden U-turn on China buying Iranian oil

4 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Grant Smith |Ben Bartenstein |Daniel Flatley |Mia Gindis

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday appeared to undermine years of U.S. sanctions on Iran, giving its biggest customer China the green light to carry on buying its oil as he seeks to bolster a ceasefire with Israel.
Texas still has the highest uninsured rate in the country, new report says

4 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Emily Brindley

Texas still has the highest uninsured rate of any state in the country, beating out the next-highest state by a wide margin, according to a new report. The Commonwealth Fund, a foundation that focuses on health care access and policy, published its 2025 report on health system performance earlier this month. The report ranked Texas second-to-last in overall “health system performance,” which accounted for the uninsured rate and other factors. Only Mississippi ranked lower.
House Democrats will decide Tuesday whether to hand Jasmine Crockett top oversight job

5 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Joseph Morton

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett will soon know the results of her campaign to be the next top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, with the caucus set to vote Tuesday. The Dallas congresswoman has been pitching herself to colleagues for the position that opened up with the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, 75. If Crockett secures the job and Democrats win a House majority in next year’s midterms, she would be in line to chair the committee.
'Rise, lead, thrive': Walla Walla Community College graduates urged to stay strong in face of adversity

5 days ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

The graduation of Walla Walla Community College’s Class of 2025 was not simply handed to them, said Allen Sutton. It was earned through effort, passion and a belief in something more. Sutton, who is the college's director of connection and belonging, told this year’s graduates that their strength did not come from success, but from the grit and perseverance that they tapped into each day to attend school.
Vice President JD Vance rips Newsom, Bass and mocks Padilla during unexpected visit to Los Angeles

1 week ago | union-bulletin.com | Salvador Hernandez |Salvador Hernández |Seema Mehta |Christopher Buchanan

LOS ANGELES — Vice President JD Vance on Friday castigated California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, arguing that the elected leaders are endangering the lives of law enforcement officers because of their opposition to federal immigration raids in Los Angeles and surrounding communities.
Walla Walla's PNW Wine Competition marks 10th anniversary with record number of entries

1 week ago | union-bulletin.com | Loryn Kykendall

Now a decade old, the Pacific Northwest Wine Competition continues to grow with a record number of about 166 entries this year. The competition, which originated in Bellingham organized by the Whatcom Beer & Wine Foundation, moved to Walla Walla three years ago. Whatcom Beer & Wine President Dan Radil said that despite challenges in the industry, the competition continued to flourish.