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Zoro takes over at Northwest Economic Council

A well-known member of the Whatcom County business community has taken over the reins of the Northwest Economic Council.
Former local banking executive Peggy Zoro recently began work as the executive director of the economic development organization. She replaces interim executive director…

Higher education is an investment we can’t afford to neglect

A recent easing of the budget crisis facing Washington state is presenting legislators with an unexpected opportunity to both right a wrong and to invest in our state’s long-term economic health.

Washington’s public colleges and universities are being hollowed out…

Trustees learn about possibilities for engineering at Western: BOT recap for Feb. 9-10
WTA to consider five-year bulk student pass deal with ²ÝÁñÉçÇø

Western Washington University students would continue to receive bus passes purchased through a student fee, under a deal Whatcom Transportation Authority is likely to approve.
But that's only if students this fall approve a five-year extension of the fee that buys the passes.
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Feb. 9 and 10 BOT meetings to be audiocast live online
Higher ed officials press lawmakers to avoid more cuts

Trustees and regents from the state’s colleges and universities spent Tuesday at the Capitol urging lawmakers to prevent further cuts to higher education.

Twenty-eight regents and trustees met with members from the House and Senate higher education committees and…

New student rights code takes effect Jan. 9
Board of Trustees recap of Dec. 8, 9 meetings
Audio from Dec. 8, 9 Board meetings available online
BOT podcast now available
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