In the Media
Washington's public colleges and universities face a bleak future under the budget approved by the state House: Double-digit tuition increases, fewer slots for Washington natives, and drastic program reductions are just a few of the money-saving measures under consideration.
Several protesters were dragged and escorted out of the Washington state Capitol building late Saturday evening.
This follows three days of demonstrations against state budget cuts in which 17 people were arrested when they tried to storm the governor's office.
An attorney representing a Guantanamo detainee and peace activist Cindy Sheehan are among the speakers for the annual spring World Issues forum, put on by Western Washington University's Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The forums are free and open to the public. They run from noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays in the Fairhaven College Auditorium, unless noted otherwise.
Jodell Sessions recalls she was "pretty horrible" in athletics during high school, yet 15 years later she feels she's found a "pretty wonderful" sport after losing 50 pounds in recent years.
The 33-year-old Bellingham High School graduate is the kind of participant the founders of the new Tri-Berry Triathlon had in mind - and the type Judy Pratt especially loves to train.
The Tri-Berry - named in honor of the raspberry, strawberry and blueberry crops for which Whatcom County is famous - will be held in both recreational and competitive divisions on May 21 in Lynden. The event is a benefit for Lynden Christian High School sports.
Western Washington University's Erika Quint became the first pitcher in school history to reach 20 wins in a season, striking out 10 in a complete-game 7-2 victory over Montana State University Billings, to open a Great Northwest Athletic Conference softball tripleheader Sunday, April 10, at Cenex Stadium.
Western Washington University students perform "The Theme and Variations Duet from Appalachian Spring" (1944) set to the famous score by Aaron Copeland, and "Steps in the Street" (1936) a piece for 15 women set to the driving music of Wallingford Riegger, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 14-16, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17.
Consumer spending could be a key wildcard when it comes to an economic recovery.
Reports released last week indicate consumers are starting to spend money, both nationally and locally. On the national level, revenue retail reports indicate consumer spending in March was 2 percent higher than last March, despite the higher gas prices and the fact Easter falls much later on the calendar than last year.
Longtime Bellingham musician Richard Scholtz is known for his active involvement in the Whatcom County Homemade Music Society.
He rarely performs, but on Wednesday, April 20, at the Roeder Home, he's joined by musical friends Marie Eaton, Janet Peterson and Geof Morgan in a concert of favorite songs and sing-alongs.
On Friday, April 15 the Technology Alliance Group is hosting a luncheon and tour of the Port of Bellingham Technology Development Center on the Bellingham waterfront.
Participants will learn how companies can access Western Washington University research-and-development resources, such as specialized equipment, student talent, and collaborative R&D funding opportunities.
When Michael Hoffman thinks back on coming close to All-American honors last season, he calls his personal best in the hammer throw "195 feet and change" for Western Washington University's school record.