In the Media
Carol Weiss says she isn't one to hit the ceiling when she wins an art award, but the longtime Bellingham resident overcame her fear of flying to accept one of the nation's most prestigious watercolor honors.
Weiss recently became a signature member of the American Watercolor Society and attended the 143rd annual exhibit in New York City in May. It was the third time she was selected for the elite show, qualifying her for signature status, but it was the first show she attended.
In a unanimous vote, Port of Bellingham commissioners have named Port of Seattle executive Charlie Sheldon as the Port of Bellingham's new executive director.
The three commissioners announced Sheldon's selection Tuesday, Oct. 5. Their vote came after two days of deliberations with port staffers, business people and other community members in the wake of a Sunday reception for the three finalists for the job.
Sheldon, 63, has held a number of roles at the Port of Seattle and is now in charge of special projects. Commissioners cited his experience with Sea-Tac airport and marine shipping.
Western Washington University recently honored eight faculty and staff members and one interdepartmental program with annual awards highlighting the best in teaching, research and service to the campus community. The winners:
Bellingham police announced Monday, Oct. 4, that despite the massive efforts made in locating a missing Western Washington University student, no new leads have developed.
Dwight A. Clark, 18, vanished after leaving an off-campus party at about 2 a.m. Sept. 26.
A coalition of students, the United Faculty of Washington State and community groups will hold a rally and march at Western Washington University in Bellingham against proposed state education budget cuts.
The event will be held Thursday, Oct.7, which is a “National Day of Action to Defend Public Education.”
Western Washington University has organized a Friday, Oct. 8, celebration of its Vehicle Research Institute team, which made it to the finals of a $10 million international competition to build a super fuel-efficient vehicle.
WWU X-Prize Team Day begins at 2 p.m. on the campus Performing Arts Center Plaza.
The Western Washington University men's soccer team put forth a strong defensive effort against undefeated Simon Frasier, but fell 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 3, in Burnaby, B.C.
The Vikings dropped to 3-4-2 overall and 0-3-1 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference play with their third straight loss following a five-game unbeaten streak.
Western Washington University will host X-Prize Team Day at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, on the campus' Performing Arts Center Plaza to recognize the accomplishments of the team from the university's Vehicle Research Institute and its incredible run through the Progressive Automotive X-Prize competition this past summer.
There’s no doubt the national concern about the economy is “going to cream some incumbents,” said Todd Donovan, a political science professor at Western Washington University.
But he said Democrats could do better than they did in the primary, when GOP turnout was likely boosted by a marquee U.S. Senate race that saw Dino Rossi fend off his fellow Republican challengers to Sen. Patty Murray.
“Across the state it’s hard to read anything into the primaries, considering that was probably an election that meant more to Republicans than Democrats,” Donovan said.