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Miran joins editorial board of new journal 'Arabian Humanities' 2012-11-30
Democrats coast to victory in some Western states

It has become a truism of West Coast politics, from California to Washington, that the Pacific oceanfront is a kind of Democratopolis, with a culturally linked strip of liberal cities from San Francisco through Portland and Seattle that tilts left, votes left and takes surrounding states along…

2012-11-29
How to be creative in a busy world

In a world crowded with innumerable distractions and incalculable nuggets of new information, it’s often difficult for even the most productive writers and artists to find the time and space for quiet musing and the quality moments that so often lead to new creations.

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2012-11-28
Vajda explains J.R.R. Tolkien's invented languages 2012-11-28
From kids to students to grandfolks, Whatcom County offers fertile ground for homegrown poets

On a Saturday evening in mid-April, about 40 people filled the downstairs gallery at Village Books.

The attraction wasn't a famous author. Instead, they came to hear six Whatcom County poets read to celebrate National Poetry Month.

2012-11-27
Village Books employee wins essay award

I was in Village Books late one evening a few months ago when I heard a deep radio-announcer voice coming over the loudspeaker, announcing that the store was closing for the night. I ventured downstairs and saw the announcer was my friend Sam Kaas, a 2010 Squalicum High School graduate. I asked…

2012-11-27
Bellingham physical therapist earns advanced degree

Jane Richardson, owner of Skyline Physical Therapy in Bellingham, announced her completion of a Doctorate of Science in physical therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

2012-11-26
Lovely Design: Jeopardy Magazine Made with Real Gold

Jeopardy Magazine is the undergraduate-run literary and fine arts publication of Western Washington University that showcases the voices of students, faculty, staff, and alumni each spring. Their goal is to present Western's best works of the literary and fine arts as part of a cohesive and…

2012-11-26
Whatcom Poet: Tim Pilgrim

Poet: Born in Montana, Tim Pilgrim is an associate professor of journalism at Western Washington University, with college degrees in education, English and communications.

Poetry then: "I've been writing poetry since sixth grade in Dillon, Mont. Published 'The woods near…

2012-11-26
Legislature races show that money can't buy everything

If you ever feel depressed about our political system, dismayed by the growing influence of money, and PACs and Super PACs, remember the 27th District state Senate race of 2012.

Tacoma trial lawyer Jack Connelly raised some $1.1 million for that just-concluded race…

2012-11-21
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