Jim White

31. January 2011 | 21:19

Skiers rediscover White Pass

The expansion of White Pass Ski Area, tied up by legal challenges for three decades, offers some important lessons in the enduring balancing act between public access and preservation of treasured Northwest wilderness. (News Source: Seattle Times - 06:06:32)

Jim Messina to leave White House Friday

White House deputy chief of staff Jim Messina will leave his post on Friday. Photo by Gerald Martineau/Washington Post Friday will be deputy chief of staff Jim Messina’s final day at the White House as he begins the formal transition to his role as campaign manager for President Obama’s reelection race, according to an Administration source briefed on the matter. Messina will spend next week … (News Source: Washington Post - 18:20:00)

Chicago White Sox: Could Freddy Get Sweaty for the Sox Again This Season?

It would have appeared that the Chicago White Sox had parted ways with pitcher Freddy Garcia after the 2010 season. However, a return to the south side may still be in the cards for the veteran right-hander. If a report from SI.com is accurate, the White Sox may be looking to bring Garcia back into the fold. Garcia hasn’t been signed by another big league club as we head into February. The … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 15:06:38)

White III ‘57 P’98 reveals racial bias in medicine and care

By: Crystal Vance Guerra Augustus White III ‘57 P’98 is no stranger to breaking down racial barriers. In 1961, White was one of only four black graduate students at Stanford University. He went on to become Stanford’s first black medical school graduate, as we… (News Source: The Brown Daily Herald - 06:37:08)

White nationalist leader blasts Charlotte critics

A white nationalist leader said today he hasn’t given up on holding a weekend conference in Charlotte despite what he called ‘contemptible’ efforts to dissuade local hotels from hosting it. (News Source: The Charlotte Observer - 19:58:22)

Daley, Not Obama, Announces new Press Secretary, Aides

New White House Chief of Staff William Daley Announces new Press Secretary Jim Carney and Other Appointments (News Source: CBS News - 00:26:14)

WH: Ambassador Huntsman to leave China post

The White House says U.S. ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, a Republican, has advised officials that he intends to leave the post during the first part of this year. Huntsman is considered a potential GOP presidential candidate. (News Source: Seattle Times - 20:16:16)

It’s official - fire hall one has a new leader

The white chief’s helmet was handed off to the new firefighter in charge. New City fire chief Rory Thompson (left) accepted the white helmet from interim chief Jim McIntee. Deputy Chief Peter Methot observed the handover. (News Source: Langley AdvanceNews - 08:17:29)

Chamber event honors Man, Woman of the Year

Jim Elliott was named 2010 Man of the Year and Karen White was named the 2010 Woman of the Year by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce during the organization’s Installation & Awards Banquet Jan. 21 at the Golden Chain Theatre. (News Source: Sierra Star - 23:26:58)