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'Moveout Madness' program helps students discard unwanted stuff
Richard 'Dick' Clark of Blaine, advocate of music, learning and peace, dies at 82

Whatcom County has lost a local historian who also promoted the arts, campaigned for peace and described himself, likely tongue-in-cheek, as "a bit of a troublemaker."

Richard "Dick" Clark died May 26, 2012, at the age of 82. At his request, no services are planned.…

Youth to perform poetry Sunday at Village Books
Western Hosts Clothing Relocation Project

Students at Western Washington University are coming together for a community-wide swap meet.

This Saturday will mark the third year of the Clothing Relocation Project.

Whatcom Smart Trips manager to speak on new travel behavior report

A new report explores how city residents get around, why they choose to drive or use alternative transportation and how those choices have changed over the years.

The report, by Whatcom Smart Trips, is the result of data from household travel diary surveys conducted from 2004 through 2009…

University president calls student suicide an epidemic

When you send your kid off to college, it's a time filled with hope and promise. The last thing you think about is the possibility they may not return alive.
But the harsh reality is, suicide is the second leading cause of death among college-age kids, and yet so many people…

Crew coaches work together on road trip

Crew is a little different. Here's a story that proves it.

The tale involves crews from Washington, Washington State and Western Washington working together to get their shells to New Jersey this week for the NCAA Rowing Championships.
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²ÝÁñÉçÇø grad brings social service passion to lead Lydia Place

For someone just 29 years old, Emily O'Connor, the new executive director of Lydia Place, has an unusual amount of experience and enthusiasm working with domestic violence victims and the homeless.

A 2004 graduate of Western Washington University, she holds a master's in social…

Connecting with teens, preventing suicide focus of May 31 talk in Bellingham

Parent educator Jody McVittie will talk about connecting with teenagers and preventing youth suicide Thursday, May 31, in the Bellingham High School Auditorium.

The free event is open to the community. It begins at 7 p.m. at 2020 Cornwall Ave.

Local colleges aim to welcome veterans back home

There's only one student organization at Seattle Central Community College that has its own room on campus — a kick-back lounge on the north end of the school with a plush couch, a coffee maker, a couple of computers, desks and chairs, and three American flags.
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