In the Media
"Showing progress in tax-hike negotiations that have vexed the Washington Legislature, the top Senate Democrat said Friday she's identified about $100 million in tax options that avoid a contentious increase in the state sales tax.
Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown, D-Spokane, wouldn't discuss specifics of a tax package, saying she wants to present a comprehensive $200 million plan to the House and Gov. Chris Gregoire -- possibly as soon as Monday."
"Spring quarter is about to start at Western Washington University, which means it's time for the next round of lectures from the Center for International Studies at Western.
All events start at noon in College Hall, room 131, on the Tuesdays listed below. All events are free and open to the public."
"For most gardeners, the rearing of a dandelion head evokes an almost visceral response.
Weeds such as buttercup, thistle and bindweed are considered intolerable, particularly when they edge their way into manicured turf and neatly tended beds. And yet, many gardeners overlook - even welcome - the most sinister weeds: invasive species that masquerade as harmless ornamental beauties."
"Whatcom County voters will decide this month whether they want to increase the local sales tax by two-tenths of 1 percent for Whatcom Transportation Authority.
The increase would cost 20 cents for every $100 purchased in taxable items. Ballots will go out Wednesday, April 7."
"Children at times follow their parents' footsteps into the family business.
In Leif Whittaker's case, that path leads to the top of the world."
"Courtney Olsen broke her own school record in winning the women's 3000-meter steeplechase, highlighting Western Washington University performances as both the Viking men and women claimed team championships Saturday, April 3, at the 25th annual University of Puget Sound J.D. Shotwell Track & Field Invitational in Tacoma.
Western won the men's title with 183.5 points, with Central Washington second at 148 in the 12-team field. The Vikings used their depth to claim the triumph, winning just four events, but having an athlete in the top three in all but five."
"The Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference Invitational Regatta slated for Saturday on Vancouver Lake near Vancouver has been cancelled because of high winds and unpredictable water conditions."
"With all of the NCAA Division II winter sports championships completed, Western Washington University is 14th among 288 schools in the latest Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.
The Vikings received 58.5 points in men's indoor track, 57.75 in women's indoor track, 50 in men's basketball and 25 in women's basketball. That gave them a winter sports total of 191.25 for an overall total of 337.25."
"Lectures about issues from all corners of the world - from West Africa to East Asia to Mexico - headline the newest World Issues Forum lineup at Western Washington University.
The quarterly lecture series is sponsored by Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies. All events are free and open to the public.
Lectures listed below are from noon to 1:20 p.m. Wednesdays in the Fairhaven College auditorium, unless otherwise noted. Some of the events listed at other times are part of the Paths to Global Justice lecture series."
"In his youth, Johnny Moses was an all-around athlete who became one of the greatest basketball stars to come out of Castle Rock High School.
But Moses' life was about more than basketball. He was also a respected Kalama businessman and served many years on a number of community boards and committees.
The 88-year-old Moses, a younger brother of legendary R.A. Long High basketball coach Joe Moses, died March 28 at St. John Medical Center."