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Forward Kristin Maris scored both goals and head coach Travis Connell recorded his 100th victory as Western Washington University shut out Saint Martin's University, 2-0, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Thursday at SMU Field.
Three Bellingham economists Thursday released research supporting a previous study commissioned by Gateway Pacific Terminal, estimating that a proposed new export terminal at Cherry Point north of Bellingham would employ up to 430 “direct” jobs and generate another 843 “indirect and induced” jobs when operating at full capacity.
Gov. Chris Gregoire Thursday proposed $2 billion in budgets cuts that would increase class sizes in public schools, eliminate subsidized health insurance for the working poor and cut the length of supervision for inmates released from prison.
That's just a start. In all, the governor has proposed more than 160 budget cuts ranging from $100,000 to more than $160 million.
The flags of the United States of America and the Civil War-era Confederate Army have somewhat different symbolic associations. But recent research suggests exposure to the Stars and Stripes and the Confederate flag may have had the same effect on voters during the 2008 presidential election: A decreased likelihood of voting for Barack Obama.
Western Washington University men's basketball guard Richard Woodworth won the Slam-Dunk title with 134 points to highlight the 25th annual Viking Jam on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Sam Carver Gymnasium.
Woodworth, who was a redshirt last year after having wrist surgery, posted scores of 45, 46 and 43 on his three efforts. Placing second with 124 points (47-35-42) was Shedrick Nelson.
Folks in the Northwest love an excuse to get outdoors, and local organic food is all the rage. That's sent the Whole Foods crowd into the woods bearing wicker baskets like so many well–appointed peasants. Are mushroom–hunting, berry–picking and nettle–harvesting steps toward a sustainable food system? What role can hunting and fishing play? How much foraging can the Northwest support? Is overharvesting a concern? How much can we forage in our own neighborhoods? We talk with foraging experts, go mushroom–hunting and get your hunting and gathering questions and advice.
Rachel Ely found her perfect match. The energetic fitness enthusiast was recently named activity center manager for Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 (NWPRD2).
Many know Ely as the perky dynamo who motivates the bleary-eyed in the early-morning boot camp classes at Whatcom Physical Therapy and Fitness, where she has taught aerobics, power pump, and core, cardio and weight training for the past six years.
In September, Seattle Opera announced the nine performers selected to participate in its Young Artists Program. Now in its 14th year, the program trains promising singers and pianist-coaches for a career in opera, with a curriculum that includes public performances in Young Artists productions as well as select mainstage roles.
Why is this news for Whatcom County?
Western Washington University alumnus Ian Miller will discuss the Elwha River and how the removal of two dams may affect the river delta and coastal erosion, at a lecture at WWU on Friday, Oct. 28.
House Republican Leader Richard DeBolt is floating the idea of making $2 billion in new budget cuts by Christmas and skipping next year’s 60-day legislative session.
Gov. Chris Gregoire has said she plans to call lawmakers to Olympia to start a 30-day special session on Nov. 28. But there doesn’t appear to be a lot of takers on the Democratic side for DeBolt’s proposal, which he thinks could save $2 million.