In the Media

Monday, May 10, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Outfielder Michelle Wrigley tied a school record by hitting two home runs, the first of her three-year career, as Western Washington University rallied for a 10-5 victory over Montana State University Billings in the opener of a Great Northwest Athletic Conference softball doubleheader Friday, May 7, in Billings, Mont."

Monday, May 10, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Whatcom Human Rights Task Force will honor local people working for a better world at its awards ceremony May 26.

Nisqually tribal elder Billy Frank Jr. will be keynote speaker at the event, which takes place at 5:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway, and will include a paella dinner."

Monday, May 10, 2010 - Broadway World

"Seattle Repertory Theatre's New Play Program presents workshops of three new plays in June-one at Seattle Rep and two at Western Washington University.

Pulitzer-nominated playwright and director Adam Rapp will be at Seattle Rep to develop and direct his new work, Welcome Home, Dean Charbonneau, about a Wisconsin family's attempt to celebrate the return of their son from Iraq (to both comic and heart wrenching effect)."

Monday, May 10, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"The public is invited to a campaign kickoff for the Whatcom County Council candidacy of Jean Melious on Monday, May 10.

The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W. Holly St."

Monday, May 10, 2010 - The Clipper

"Laura Hedges, the long-reigning Program Manager of Women's Services and Gender Equality at the Diversity and Equity Center, has retired after 31 years at EvCC.

Hedges last day was April 30.. Those who worked with her and the students impacted by her used words like "dynamo, powerhouse and irreplaceable" to describe her."

Friday, May 7, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County and Northwest Business Monthly will present the Spring 2010 Housing Outlook and Construction Economic Seminar 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18.

The event will be held at the BIAWC's office at 1650 Baker Creek Place, Bellingham."

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - SnoValley Star

"In addition to wanting an education and a fulfilling career, some women know they want to be mothers at an early age.

With Mother’s Day approaching May 9, two Snoqualmie Valley women reflected on their paths to motherhood and how it changed their lives.

Before having children, Kelly Kauer, of North Bend, worked at Microsoft and Julie Anne Madson, of Snoqualmie, taught elementary school."

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"I'm not the kind of guy who believes that dogs should wear clothes. I also do not believe that one can be related to a dog, e.g. I cannot be a dog's "papa." I also do not identify myself as a purebred dog person. One can find plenty of puppies for free in the Sunday paper without paying an exorbitant amount of money for an animal that expects to sleep on a silk pillow."

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - Peninsula Daily News

"Peninsula College will offer two new four-year degrees, one starting this summer and one beginning next year.

A Bachelor of Arts degree in early childhood education will begin this summer.

A Bachelor of Arts in human services through Western Washington's Woodring College of Education will be offered in the winter quarter 2011."

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - The Bellingham Herald

"Two Western Washington University junior infielders, shortstop Caitlin Dotlich and third baseman Kelsey Anderson, have been named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Softball Academic all-conference team announced Wednesday, May 5."