In the Media

Monday, March 15, 2010 - The Seattle Times

"Just as I set foot into a busy intersection on Fifth Avenue in downtown Seattle, an SUV appears in the corner of my eye, and it's not slowing down.

As it speeds closer to the crosswalk, I notice the woman driving it has a mobile phone held to her ear. Does she even realize she's running a red light?"

Monday, March 15, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Kelsey Haupert hit two home runs and drove in seven runs as Central Washington University scored 16 runs on 27 hits in sweeping Western Washington University, 8-7 and 8-3, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference softball doubleheader Saturday at Viking Field on the WWU campus."

Monday, March 15, 2010 - Ernest W. Seaholm Highlander

"Despite being almost 600 days away from her first day at college, junior Zoe Gaber has already began her application preparation.

Gaber started looking for potential essay questions on college websites in February."

Monday, March 15, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Three finalists, two of whom work in Whatcom County school districts, have been named in the Lynden School Board's search for a new superintendent.

After hour-long interviews with five candidates on Thursday, March 11, the school board selected Jim Frey, assistant superintendent for the Mount Baker School District; Michael Olson, assistant superintendent of operations for the Stanwood-Camano School District; and David VanderYacht, principal of Isom Elementary School in Lynden, as finalists."

Monday, March 15, 2010 - The (Everett) Herald

"A private college from Thurston County will begin offering a mechanical engineering degree program in Everett this June.

Saint Martin’s University will provide a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering through the University Center of North Puget Sound at Everett Community College."

Monday, March 15, 2010 - The (Everett) Herald

"What he did: Won four events while setting three meet records (11.08 seconds in the 100; 22.38 in the 200; and anchored the 4x100 relay team to a time of 42.0) to lead Western Washington University to the team title in last weekend's University of Puget Sound Invitational.

What's next: The Vikings close out their indoor season this weekend at the Division II nationals. The outdoor season begins next month."

Friday, March 12, 2010 - The Seattle Times

"State lawmakers rushed to pass a backlog of bills on the last day of the regular legislative session Thursday but left the hard stuff — closing a $2.8 billion budget shortfall — for later.

Shortly after lawmakers applauded themselves upon adjourning the 60-day regular session, Gov. Chris Gregoire called them into special session starting Monday."

Friday, March 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"A trio this good for this long may very well deserve a nickname.

Seniors Morris Anderson, Derrick Webb and Zach Bruce have already put their collective mark on Western Washington basketball this year, helping the Vikings men's team to a 25-5 record and, now, the chance to host the NCAA Division II West Regional, starting Friday, March 12, at WWU's Sam Carver Gym."

Friday, March 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Following are recently compiled statistics on WTA ridership in 2009:

On time: On average, buses were on time about 93 percent, beating the 90 percent goal. During the evening rush hour, it was about 85 percent. On time is defined as being within five minutes of the scheduled arrival time. Part of the reason for lateness in the evenings, WTA staff said, is a result of more riders at more stops."

Friday, March 12, 2010 - Peninsula Daily News

"Peninsula College has named Kanyon Anderson its new head women's soccer coach -- and he is wasting no time building a team for the Pirates' inaugural season.

Peninsula hired from its own ranks. Anderson was an assistant coach for the Pirates' men's soccer team."