Former Washington Congressman Jim McDermott Dies

 

Jim McDermott, longtime Congressman serving Washington's 7th district has died.  McDermott, 89, retired from the US House Of Representatives in 2016 after serving 14 years. 

McDermott was known for his Liberal views, including his staunch opposition to the Iraq War. He represented a solidly Democratic district that included most of the city of Seattle. 

McDermott ran for governor three times, winning the nomination once against sitting Governor Dixie Lee Ray. He would lose that year to John Spellman. 

By profession, McDermott was a psychiatrist.  He was a navy veteran. 

Downtown Walla Walla 2--Art In The City

This statue stands in the center of Walla Walla's downtown, at 1st and Main.

Veterans Day 2026

 

Downtown Walla Walla Looking South

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?

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

Seahawks Beat The Cardinals

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

Go Seahawks!

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

Walla Walla Theatre

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.