In the Media

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - The Enterprise Newspapers

"For two nights only, March 19 and 20, ten improv troupes from across Western Washington will converge for 14 showcases of improv comedy and theatre in the Edmonds Improv Extravaganza.

Hosted by Breakout, the resident improv troupe of the The Phoenix Theatre, this first ever improv festival offers four shows of unscripted theatre, where actors “make it up” on the spot from suggestions provided by the audience."

Thursday, March 18, 2010 - Lynden Tribune

"Three finalists have been selected for the superintendent position in the Lynden School District and two of the candidates are administrators in Whatcom County schools.

The three candidates are Michael Olson, assistant superintendent of the Stanwood-Camano School District; Jim Frey, assistant superintendent of the Mount Baker School District; and David VanderYacht, principal of Lynden’s Isom Elementary School."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - The Seattle Times

"The Senate has approved a measure that directs agencies to trim about $50 million in payroll costs through furloughs and other steps, as lawmakers continued Tuesday to work toward patching together a budget agreement.

The measure passed on a 30-11 vote and now heads to the House for further consideration."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Issaquah Press

"It’s been a long haul for some businesses in Gilman Village amid the clutch of an economic recession. Tried and true spots, like restaurant Sweet Addition, have left and other new ones have come and gone so quickly you can’t remember the names.

Yet, the quaint village remains a place where dreams are started."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Former Western Washington University football player Matt Overton's dream of playing in the NFL took another hit on Monday, March 15, when he was released by the Seattle Seahawks."

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"A jury convicted a man Tuesday, March 16, of raping a Western Washington University student at her off-campus apartment in April 2007.

Charles F. Boome, 45, was found guilty of first-degree rape and first-degree burglary after a one-week trial in Whatcom County Superior Court."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - The (Tacoma) News Tribune

"Winter quarter commencement at Western Washington University is scheduled for Saturday, March 20.

About 556 undergraduates and 40 master's candidates will receive degrees this quarter."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - The (Everett) Herald

"State lawmakers eased into special session Monday with majority Democrats still divided on what taxes should go up in order to balance the budget.

It’s the same problem that confounded them in the regular session that ended Thursday and forced the extra session the governor wants ended in a week — but could last up to a month."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - CNW Group

"Freight transport-generated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (largely from trucks) constitute a substantial share of GHG emissions produced in the U.S. and Canada. Moreover, despite impressive improvements in fuel and engine efficiency, truck-generated emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are likely to increase - making this an important area for policy attention, according to a Conference Board of Canada report issued today."

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Job seekers looking for ways to connect directly with employers are invited to attend Western Washington University's Spring Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22 in the Mac Gym of the Wade King Student Recreation Center."