Jack Balzer
The Cougars Won the Game That Was Never Played
A couple of days have passed since the disappointment of Tuesday's Apple Cup Diamond Classic baseball game between the Washington State Cougars and the University of Washington Huskies being canceled due to unplayable conditions in right field...
If This Is It … A Heartfelt Message From Russell Wilson to Peyton Manning
Well, the Super Bowl is over,. but the game is still among the top five talk topics around the water cooler.
Of course, as a side conversation the question is being asked: Will Peyton Manning retire or play another season?
I personally believe that Peyton will go out with this Super Bowl win...
National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning for Yakima and Surrounding Areas
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
1007 AM PST MON DEC 21 2015
...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW TO MANY AREAS OF EASTERN
WASHINGTON AND EASTERN OREGON TODAY AND TONIGHT......
A “Snow Alert” Has Been Issued by the City of Yakima.
Please be aware that a “Snow Alert” has been issued by the City of Yakima.
When a snowfall reaches three inches in depth, which it now has, a “Snow Alert” is issued, triggering a series of steps to more efficiently and effectively get streets cleared of snow as quickly as possible...
Winter Weather Cancels Wapato Public Schools Afternoon Programs
Winter Weather Cancels Wapato Public Schools Afternoon WELCOME PreSchool Session and More
December 17, 2015.
The continued winter weather has prompted Wapato Public Schools to cancel its afternoon WELCOME Preschool session, as well as its 3rd & 4th grade after school reading program, PACE High School after school program, ALL other
‘Chance For Glory’ Shines Light On Washington State Cougars’ 1915 Season [VIDEO, AUDIO]
This week Washington is getting ready to cheer for the cross-state rivalry known as the Apple Cup. Fans are donning their favorite teams colors and waving their flags -- the crimson and gray for the Cougars of Washington State and the purple and gold of the Huskies of the University of Washington...
WSU Saying Little About Falk’s Status Before Friday’s Apple Cup
With the Apple Cup just a few days away, Cougar Nation is wondering about their QB, Luke Falk, who was carted out of Saturday night's game against Colorado with a head injury.
But Washington State University has not exactly been forthcoming with answers...
Former ‘Chris Squire’ Remembers Chris Squire — With Gratitude
To quote the line from the Beatles "A Day in the Life" -- "I read the news today, oh boy."
Sunday, I woke up to the news that a person who was a part of my musical food group and was a part of a select group of bassists who took playing bass to a new and higher level, had passed...
Mariners’ Lloyd McClendon Throws a Major Tirade That Would Make ‘Sweet Lou’ Proud
It started like any other baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees. We don't like the Yankees and New York doesn't really care. (Plus, if you've been watching the past two games, the umpiring been questionable.)
Well, last night was the same...
Deep Thoughts: What Would Elvis Sound Like Covering AC/DC?
Sometimes I sit in the hallowed halls of my music library here at "The Monastery of Rock" and wonder "what if?" One recent interesting thought: What songs would be in Elvis' concert set-list today?
Seattle Seahawks Release 2015 Preseason Schedule
The Seattle Seahawks have announced their 2015 preseason schedule, which has the Hawks seeing some old foes in an all-AFC West fest.
Paul Cole Passes at 96. Wait, Who?
I remember when my brother came home one day with the new release from The Beatles. It was called "Abbey Road."
Released Sept. 26, 1969, it was the band's final studio album before the breakup the following year. It contains two masterpieces of George Harrison and more musical magic from John Lennon and Paul McCartney...