Western Washington University News

The Kulshan Chorus presents its annual winter concert, "A Joyful Noise," at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Western Washington University's Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, led by interim director Mary Somerville.

The University of Washington ranked 13th, and Western Washington University ranked 93rd, on Kiplinger's annual list of 100 public colleges that offer the best value for the money.

The longtime Edmonds Community College administrator is set to take over as Lynnwood's mayor Jan. 1. She was sworn in Monday night during a brief ceremony at the City Council's last meeting of 2013.

Fresh of his run on TV's "The Voice," Western Washington University alumnus Austin Jenckes is returning to campus to perform.

The DJ duo Odesza will be playing 9;30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wild Buffalo, 208 W. Holly St. Tickets are $8-$10.

Kulshan Chorus presents "A Joyful Noise," music with a gospel flavor to brighten the spirit and celebrate the season, led by interim director Mary Somerville, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at Western Washington University Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

The Oregon agency that licenses teacher prep programs, the Teacher Standards and Pracitces Commission, has a strong policy requiring such programs to equip their graduates to use research-proven techniques to manage classroom behavior.

Hudson's Bay teacher Robin Sonderland works with the viola section of the orchestra.

Surrounded by family, friends, county - and a semi-circle of judges from across the state - Sara L. McCulloch was sworn in at this week's city council meeting as the new judge for Bainbridge Island Municipal Court.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Three Bellingham college students were told to find a new place to live after the house they rented tested positive for methamphetamine, health officials said Friday.

This October, alcohol and other influences led to what authorities called a student "riot" in the town of Bellingham, Wash.

KOMO-TV reports that Whatcom County Health Department supervisor Jeff Hegedus says the Western Washington University students contacted the health department to ask that the home be tested.

After more than 30 years as the city attorney for Snoqualmie, Pat Anderson is saying farewell to city hall this month.

Can everything's need for water - including that of salmon and other species - be met as Whatcom County's human population grows? Jean Melious, environmental lawyer and Western Washington University professor of environmental studies, will address the question at a free public talk on campus.

Katie Walvatne, daughter of Sara Walvatne of Kenmore, received a $2,000 Shaun and Darcie Wolfe Family Scholarship Endowment Fund for the 2013-2014 academic year at Western Washington University.

Artists, dancers, carvers and historians will speak and perform during events for a book detailing the work and philosophy of a Lummi artist Dec. 5 and 6. "A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire" was compiled by Hillaire's daughter, Pauline Hillaire, who was recently honored by the National Endowment for the Arts for her work ... (more)

The four women of Bellingham's Motherlode - Janet Peterson, Nan Collie, Marie Eaton and Kathleen Fallon - play at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 to benefit a scholarship fund at Fairhaven College.

Bellingham's mayor doesn't want her city remembered as the place where they have riots, despite the October 12 riot that made news around the world.

As the investigation continues into the Oct. 12 riot that brought national attention to Bellingham and Western Washington University, some of those involved are facing criminal charges, evictions and suspension.

Quirky teen romances, adventurous animals and few thrillers topped local librarians' choices for the best books of 2013 - whether you're searching for a gift or looking for something to read over the holidays.