A stack of past Thurston County voter guides. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard) Starting next week, many Washington counties will send out voter guides for the state’s Aug. 6 primary. The sometimes 100-plus-page pamphlets are the pride and joy of many Washington election officials, providing free information on candidates, ballot measures and election resources directly to […]
Tag: Tradition
Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense begins with sister testifying about family tradition of storing cash
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Bob Menendez‘s sister came to her brother’s defense Monday, testifying at the start of the defense presentation at his bribery trial that she wasn’t surprised to learn that the Democrat stored cash at home because “it’s a Cuban thing.” Caridad Gonzalez, 80, was called by Menendez’s lawyers to support their […]
Beloved celebration of Independence Day is a ‘cherished tradition’ in Lee’s Summit
Brilliant fireworks and family fun are expected to draw more than 24,000 people from Lee’s Summit to the annual Legacy Blast this year. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the approximately 25-minute professional fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m July 3 at Legacy Park. “With a history spanning over two decades, Lee’s Summit’s Legacy Blast […]
Clarence Thomas defends an abuser’s right to own a gun, says ban violates “historical tradition”
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that bans gun possession for people covered by a domestic violence court order in an 8-to-1 vote, with conservative Justice Clarence Thomas the only dissenter, Bloomberg reported. This decision, in favor of the Biden administration, bars those who are subjected to domestic violence restraining orders […]
These drive-in theaters help keep a special movie tradition alive
America’s drive-in movie theaters are a blast from the past but with a modern twist. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photos: Getty Images) From the hum of car engines to the buckets of popcorn, drive-in movie theaters are a staple of American cinematic history. As the summer season kicks into full swing, America’s […]
The Supreme Court’s approach on ‘history and tradition’ is irking Amy Coney Barrett
On a Supreme Court where the conservative supermajority increasingly leans on history as a guide, a dispute may be simmering over how many modern cases can be resolved by looking to the nation’s past. Though Justice Clarence Thomas’ decision in a major trademark case last week was unanimous, it prompted a sharp debate led by […]
Car show brings a new tradition for the community and church
TOPEKA (KSNT) – First Southern Baptist Church invited the community to rev their engines this Father’s Day. The church hosted its inaugural DadFest car show in their parking lot. People got to bring in their vehicles to show off to the community. DadFest was a joint idea between the one of the organizers and the […]
Dragon boat racing puts modern twist on an ancient tradition
Across the Chinese diaspora, racing in dragon boats has been a tradition reaching back thousands of years. But change is afoot – most recently in central Taiwan, where the races were switched to the evening to take advantage of cooler temperatures, a refreshing breeze and the sight of the boats lit up with LED lights […]
Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory is a long-time Millersport tradition
MILLERSPORT − It’s no stretch to say Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory is part of the Millersport fabric. Rudy Weldon started the business in 1930 at 2887 Canal Drive and it’s still going strong. Steven (left) and David Pierce, co-owners of Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory, stand inside of the parlor at Weldon’s Ice Cream Factory on […]
Willamette, Kalapuya graduates inspire students, teachers with Grad Walk tradition
Graduating seniors from Bethel School District donned caps and gowns this week as they strode through the halls of buildings they attended years ago. The Bethel School District Grad Walk is a longtime tradition for the district, bringing Willamette High and Kalapuya High graduates back to their roots to be cheered on by former elementary […]
20 year old tradition shows Wilson County students importance of agriculture
Jun. 5—For over 20 years, Wilson County Schools has been participating in what it calls “Farm Day,” a day of educating students on where food and other goods come from. “We provide as comprehensive of an agriculture experience as possible for all second grade students in Wilson County,” Career and Technical Education Supervisor Bonnie Holman […]