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Camp offers separated siblings an opportunity to bond

Jacob Colburn, 18, was among a handful of former campers who volunteered to return to work with this year’s adolescents, who ranged from 8 to 18 years old. Colburn was raised by his grandparents in Lakewood, but said financial constraints prevented them from keeping his three younger siblings,…

Irrational Fears

Do you have any irrational fears? Do you fear gnomes or puppets? Do you imagine overpasses or bridges collapsing when you're driving? Do check the toilet for rodents or ritually look under the bed for spiders? How do these fears affect your behavior? Why do people have irrational fears? How…

Established candidate beats the establishment’s candidate in 5th District primary

District voters last elected a Democrat — former state Sen. Kathleen Drew — in 1992. Dino Rossi edged out Drew four years later. Republicans rode to victory in ensuing elections for the statehouse seats.

While Anderson led the field by a large margin, that lead…

Western races may hold key to Senate control

Todd Donovan, a political science professor at Western Washington University, said the state not only has a strong Republican base, but voters who are more than willing to toss out an incumbent, even one in a leadership position. House Speaker Tom Foley, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid in…

Carolyn Nielsen presents manuscript at Texas conference
²ÝÁñÉçÇø journalism instructor gets court victory, heralds win for reporters

A Western Washington University journalism assistant professor just got some major protection from a federal judge, and she's calling it a win for all reporters. Carolyn Nielsen will not have to turn over information about her reporting on a story about a 13-year-old boy convicted of murder…

Retired community college president to speak at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø summer commencement

The president emeritus of North Seattle Community College will speak at Western Washington University's summer commencement ceremony Saturday, Aug. 21.

Judge quashes subpoena for journalism professor's notes

Judge Marsha Pechman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Carolyn Nielsen, who wrote articles about a now-exonerated teenage murder defendant during graduate school. Pechman also awarded Nielsen a protective order against future deposition and her…

Murray, Rossi go after each other, ignore others

A large field of candidates for the U.S. Senate won't be winnowed down to two until Tuesday's primary, but Patty Murray and Dino Rossi are acting like they're already in a head-to-head fight.

Blink and you might miss the efforts to be heard by the other 13 candidates, most…

Carolyn Nielsen presents papers at Denver conference
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