In the Media

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Seattle Times

First of all, this story is not about George Drake.

Yes, the colorful 80-year-old retired sociology professor tells a great tale, one in which he plays an important role — even if he insists it's a minor one.

Rather, this is the story of how countless American soldiers helped save the lives of thousands of orphaned Korean children during the Korean War, nearly 60 years ago.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The (Everett) Herald

Matt Koenigs likes his job.

And right now, he can’t imagine ever leaving it. That’s how much he enjoys being the head coach in cross country and track at Everett Community College.

“I would like that,” he says when asked if he wants to make a career of coaching at EvCC. “This is the area I grew up in. I don’t want to move. We love our new neighborhood. We’re invested here.”

The 30-year-old Koenigs graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School, got his bachelor’s in business at Western Washington University and earned his law degree at the University of Washington. He, his wife, Leanne, and their young son, Chase, live in Mill Creek. Leanne is a school counselor.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

There will doubtless be a world of emotion at Carver Gym in Western Washington University's last home volleyball match, but there seems little likelihood of much panic.

Coach Diane Flick of the nationally 15th ranked Vikings saw her five starting seniors all display poise and polish in the last half of each tight game to sweep Central Washington 25-19, 25-21, 25-16 on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

Senior Jordan Welling was honored for the third straight year, heading 11 Western Washington University runners named to the 2010 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Academic all-star cross country team released Thursday, Nov. 11.

The Vikings tied with Seattle Pacific for the most athletes on the team.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

Index Sensors & Controls of Stanwood is preparing to move into an empty Port of Bellingham industrial building near the south side waterfront, bringing 34 new jobs.

The 35-year-old company manufactures switches, sensors and controls for the industrial, vehicle, engine and equipment markets. According to the company website, customers include heavy truck manufacturers as well as Cummins Diesel, Caterpillar and John Deere.

Company President Andy Anderson, a Western Washington University graduate, said his company will find it easier to attract and retain workers in Bellingham.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 7, 125 years ago, the residents of what would one day be Bellingham gathered in celebration. They marched in a torchlight parade, listened to speakers that included the mayor, heard songs by the glee club, and watched a fireworks display. The reason for their merriment was noted in the Nov. 6, 1885, edition of the Whatcom Reveille, which had invited residents to the Nov. 7 gathering.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

Western Washington University presents Daniel J. Sullivan's "Inspecting Carol," described by director Patrick Dizney as a "holiday romp."

The play follows a fictitious playhouse as they remount their annual production of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". Along comes a would-be performer whom everyone mistakes as a National Endowment for the Arts financial grant inspector. The playhouse actors find themselves trying to prove they deserve funding.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

The Canadian dollar finished exactly at par with the U.S. dollar Wednesday, Nov. 10, good news for Whatcom County retailers heading into the holiday shopping season.

It's the first time the currencies have reached parity or above since April.

The recent rise in the loonie reflects increased prices for natural resources, such as oil, as well as a stronger Canadian economy, said Steven Globerman, a professor at the Center for International Business at Western Washington University.

Friday, November 12, 2010 - SnoValley Star

Mount Si High School graduate Gibson Bardsley has been named the 2010 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Year.

Bardsley, of Fall City, is a forward for the Western Washington University Vikings. As a member of the team, Bardsley has excelled throughout his career. This season, the senior led the conference in scoring with 18 goals and seven assists. In his career, he has 41 goals, tying the school’s record.

Bardsley was especially strong at the end of the Vikings’ season, scoring a goal in each of the team’s final six games.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - The (Everett) Herald

The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes back Hart Hodges, director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University, for a look at economic trends, challenges and emerging opportunities for Snohomish County, the region and state from a national and local perspective.