McAllister's 14-point outburst gives Vikings 74-60 win over Northwest Nov 17, 2009
BEN FLETCHER - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD. Pregame warm-ups were not kind to , and the 6-foot senior guard might have questioned whether he'd score a bucket at all in Western Washington University's home opener on Monday, Nov. 17. (Wwuvikings.com)
Department News Nov 17, 2009
- Search Advisory Committee For AD Position Appointed - Pac-10 Adopts Diversity Initiatives - Horizon Air Unveils Husky Airplane - Washington Is On A Path To Victory With Dignity - Huskies Show Different Side at Children's Hospital - Lawrie Earns P-I Sports Star of the Year Award - FSN Northwest To Televise UW Hoops This Week - Husky Ticket Office Open During Holidays - Turner Steps Down As UW Athletic Director - Husky Legend: Say Hello to Lou - UW Athletics, Habitat for Humanity and Bank of... (Gohuskies.com)
Asian longhorn beetle Nov 17, 2009
Pop: Infestations have been found in Chicago, Toronto, and dozens of ports from Mobile, Alabama, to Bellingham, Washington. These infestations have been confined to urban areas with relatively thin tree cover. (Weymouth News, MA)
Ancient Trees Grow Faster as Temperatures Rise Nov 17, 2009
Salzer, Hughes and their co-authors Andrew G. Bunn of Western Washington University in Bellingham and Kurt F. Kipfmueller of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis will publish their paper in an upcoming issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The National Science Foundation funded the research. (Science Daily)
'One-Two Punch' Pounds Region With High Winds, Heavy Rain Nov 17, 2009
In Bellingham, where there were gusts of 50 mph, winds caused an outage near the courthouse, sent debris flying down the street and twisted street signs. Power outages caused by high winds closed Bellingham's Western Washington University until noon. (KIRO TV, WA)
Geary named GNAC Freshman of the Year Nov 17, 2009
Geary is first-team all-star, Jepsen second-team pick. - Western Washington University outside hitter (Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Jackknifed Semi Blocks I-5 SB In Bellingham Nov 17, 2009
SEATTLE -- A jackknifed semi blocked all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Bellingham during Mondays evening commute. Speed may have been a factor in the incident that started shortly after 4 p.m., said Washington State Patrol Trooper Keith OLeary. (KIRO TV, WA)
Crunch time for Kalama: Merchants hope for better times Nov 17, 2009
The chamber is creating a brochure about Kalama to put in hotel lobbies around Bellingham, where many travelers are expected to be staying during the Winter Olympics, which will be held across the border in Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 12-28 ... scratch007 wrote on Nov 16, 2009 9:36 AM:" The ultimate let down would be driving all the way from Bellingham to arrive at your destination you found on a brochure in a hotel lobby, Kalama. What a pit! I am even dissapointed when I drive down there... (Longview Daily News, WA)
High winds, floods start week in W. Washington Nov 17, 2009
Winds gusting to 70 mph rocked Hoquiam on the Washington coast on Monday evening while a 51-mph gust was reported in Bellingham as a strong weather system moved through Western Washington ... The strongest winds were felt on the coast and in the northwest interior, including the Bellingham area, Whidbey Island and the San Juans, meteorologist Doug McDonnal said ... A power outage at Western Washington University in Bellingham forced the university to suspend classes until noon Monday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Man carrying $600 pinched for alleged pencil theft Nov 16, 2009
Police have arrested a man after he allegedly stole a pencil from a Bellingham store even though he was carrying 600 in cash. Gregory B. Torrey, 44, was booked into the Whatcom County Jail after police learned he had an outstanding warrant from Everett. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Report: Olympics ticket monopoly freezes out fans Nov 16, 2009
Dooley and his wife, unwilling to pay the hefty prices for lodging, will stay with their son in Bellingham and get up at 4 a.m. to face a border crossing and commute. Over the past year, Dooley complained repeatedly to Olympic and government officials about his belief that the deck is stacked against consumers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western denied regional berth for second straight year Nov 16, 2009
Vikings ranked among top eight in final regular-season poll in 2008 and 2009. - For the second straight year, the Western Washington University volleyball team was denied one of eight berths in the West Regional of the NCAA Division II National Tournament after being ranked among the top eight in the last regular-season regional poll and winning its final match. (Wwuvikings.com)
One giant leap for Monarchs Nov 15, 2009
After falling to Bellingham and Blaine in the first round in 2007 and 2008, respectively, the 09 Monarchs have taken the program to that next level, said head coach Shawn Perkins. The MM boss had tears in his eyes as he stood near midfield watching his players bellow out the school s fight song. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cold Front Brings More Snow To Cascades Nov 15, 2009
KIRO 7 Meteorologist Rebecca Stevenson said some lightning strikes were spotted near the convergence zone in Forest Glade and also south of Bellingham. At times, heavy snow fell in the mountains and caused reduced visibility for drivers. (KIRO TV, WA)
Western sweeps Montana State Billings, awaits NCAA tourney call Sunday Nov 15, 2009
Vikings tie for third place in GNAC. - Middle blocker (So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western entertains Northwest in home opener Monday Nov 14, 2009
The game will be carried live on KBAI Radio (AM 930 -Bellingham) and can be heard on the internet at http://930kbai. com. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western ranked No.8 in NCAA II West Region poll Nov 14, 2009
Vikings could earn at-large regional berth (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings sign 6-foot-10 center Nov 14, 2009
Highline CC's Dan Young commits to Western. Head Coach Brad Jackson. (Wwuvikings.com)
Monarchs eager to take 'next step' against Interlake Nov 13, 2009
Many were also on the field in the final, bitter moments of losses to Bellingham (Round 1, 2007) and Blaine (Round 1, 2008). A win against Interlake would be more than that next step. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Webb scores 30, Duty 27, as Vikings defeat Team Another Level, 111-105 in overtime Nov 13, 2009
Western wins exhibition despite Amaya's 44-point performance. Port Orchard/South Kitsap) scored 25 of his 30 points after halftime, helping Western Washington University to a 111-105 overtime victory over Team Another Level in a men's basketball exhibition game Thursday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings look for best-ever finishes at NCAA II Championships Nov 13, 2009
" The Vikings' (So., Vancouver/Mountain View) also was a region all-star, placing 12th. Completing Western's contingent are (So., Acme/Mount Baker), (Fr., Carlsbad, CA), (Sr., Bellingham/Squalicum), (Sr., Spokane/Shadle Park), and (Fr., Olympia/Capital). It is the third national junket for Porter, Olsen and Slaughter, and the second for Brisky. "Porter, Breihof and Olsen have anchored our team," Halsell said. "We saw some movement with our four and five runners at regionals with Slaughter having... (Wwuvikings.com)
Morrissey, Driscoll would run for Norfolk DA if job opens Nov 13, 2009
Norfolk County stretches from Quincy in the east to Bellingham in the west, Wellesley in the north to Plainville in the south. Quincy is coming off a bruising mayoral race, and next year s gubernatorial election features a hometown candidate in State Treasurer Timothy Cahill. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Western places eight among GNAC academic all-stars Nov 13, 2009
Slaughter named for third straight year. - Three-time choice (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Irving and Patten are unanimous first-team GNAC all-stars Nov 11, 2009
Four Western players selected to the second team were senior goalkeeper (Spokane/Lewis ), senior midfielder (Richland/Hanford), senior defender (Mercer Island) and junior forward Molly Shannon (Bellingham) ... They were junior forward (Sammamish/Skyline), senior midfielder (Bellingham), and junior forward (Bellingham) ... Second Team - Molly Shannon, WWU (F, 5-10, Jr., Bellingham, WA); Stacey Beckman, NNU (F, 5-8, Jr., Olympia, WA); Serena Tomaso, CWU (F, 5-4, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end season Saturday at home against Montana State Billings Nov 10, 2009
Match could determine third place in GNAC standings. - A season of learning experiences for a young Western Washington University volleyball team comes to a close as the Vikings play host to Montana State University Billings in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match Saturday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium that could determine third place in the league standings. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings roll to 111-58 exhibition victory over Quest B.C. Nov 10, 2009
Six players score double-figure points for Western. Seattle/O'Dea) scored 17 points on 8-of-11 field-goal shooting to lead six Vikings in double figures as Western Washington University defeated Quest University BC, 111-58, in a men's basketball exhibition game Monday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western left out of NCAA II tourney Nov 10, 2009
Bellingham) led Western in scoring with seven goals and three assists for 17 points. Midfielder (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Brown named GNAC Player of the Week Nov 10, 2009
Sophomore midfielder leads Vikings to tie and win. - Western Washington University midfielder has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Week for Nov. 1-7. (Wwuvikings.com)
Horizon Financial Receives NASDAQ Notice Nov 10, 2009
30 billion, bank holding company headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. Its primary subsidiary, Horizon Bank, maintains a regional banking presence that has been serving customers for 87 years, and operates 18 full-service offices, four commercial loan centers and four real estate loan centers throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and Pierce Counties in Washington. (Primezone Releases)
Eight Vikings are GNAC all-stars, Brown is unanimous first-team pick Nov 10, 2009
They were sophomore defender (Mount Vernon), senior defender (Bellingham/Sehome) and senior goalkeeper (Vancouver/Fort Vancouver) ... Maple Valley, WA); , WWU (D, 6-0, Sr., Bellingham, WA); Brandon Scott, SMU (D, 5-7, Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Whatcom Middle School Students Head Back To Class Nov 9, 2009
Bellingham, Washington -- Many students are finding out where they'll be in school this week after flames tore through Whatcom Middle School in Bellingham last week ... Beginning this week, 8th graders at Whatcom Middle School will go to Bellingham High ... That meeting is set to start at 6:30 at Bellingham High School's Theater. (KIRO TV, WA)
Errors costly for Western in five-set loss at Central Washington Nov 8, 2009
The Wildcats, who got their third straight victory, were swept by Western at Bellingham on Oct. 3. The Vikings also had seven service errors, five receiving errors, two blocking errors and three ball-handling errors. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end regular season with 2-1 win at Montana State Billings Nov 8, 2009
Western finishes with seven-game unbeaten streak, keeps fingers crossed for at-large national berth. Richland/Hanford) scored one goal and assisted on another as Western Washington University defeated Montana State University Billings, 2-1, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Saturday at the Yellowjacket Soccer Complex. (Wwuvikings.com)
Friday's Statewide Football Scores Nov 7, 2009
Bellingham 29, Lakewood 12. Black Hills 42, Woodland 7. (Longview Daily News, WA)
2-7 River Ridge stands between Mark Morris and state playoffs Nov 7, 2009
In 2007, the Monarchs defeated Aberdeen 22-13 to reach the first round of state, where they lost to Bellingham. A year ago, they defeated W.F. West 23-14 to earn a first-round state matchup at home against Blaine, but were blown out 49-25. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gridiron Grump: Pick a contender, it's playoff time! Nov 6, 2009
You back your boys or you risk the chance of being run outta town on the next Amtrak to Bellingham. As for everyone else. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western can clinch GNAC title and gain automatic post-season berth with wins in final two regular-season games Nov 6, 2009
10 Viking seniors to play final home game Thursday versus NNU (Wwuvikings.com)
Seven Vikings named GNAC Academic All-Stars Nov 6, 2009
Barton and Hostetler selected for third straight year (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings use balanced attack to get 3-1 win at Northwest Nazarene Nov 6, 2009
NNU, which edged Western in five sets at Bellingham on Oct. 8, fell to 14-12 overall and 7-6 in league play. "Everybody had a role and everybody did their role," said Western coach. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western's GNAC title chances dealt blow in wind-swept 1-1 OT tie with Northwest Nazarene Nov 6, 2009
Bellingham) scored from seven yards out after midfielder (Sr ... Bellingham) hit the bar off the kickoff immediately after Beckman's goal, then with seven minutes left, forward (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end season with 2-0 victory over GNAC champion Saint Martin's Nov 6, 2009
The game was the last for four Western seniors - midfielder (Ferndale), goalkeeper (Vancouver/Fort Vancouver), defender (Bellingham/Sehome), and defender (Vancouver/Skyview). "It's a great way for our seniors to go out," Connell said. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end season Thursday, entertain GNAC champion Saint Martin's Nov 4, 2009
They are midfielder (Ferndale), goalkeeper (Vancouver/Fort Vancouver), defender (Bellingham/Sehome), midfielder (Bellevue/Newport) and defender (Vancouver/Skyview). The Vikings' (So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western on road for two GNAC contests Nov 3, 2009
They won in five sets over Western at Bellingham on Oct. 8, despite a career-high 29 kills by Geary ... The Wildcats were swept by Western at Bellingham on Oct. 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western's Duty named MVP of 2009 Disney Tip-Off Classic Nov 3, 2009
Vikings' Webb also all-tourney pick. - Western Washington University men's basketball forward (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings have one goal at West Regional, qualify both teams for nationals Nov 3, 2009
Bellingham/Squalicum), (Sr. Spokane/Shadle Park), and (Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western sees second-half lead slip away in 65-62 exhibition loss to Simon Fraser Nov 2, 2009
Vikings fall to three-time Canadian national champions. - Western Washington University opened up a 16-point lead early in the second half, but couldn't hold on and fell to Simon Fraser University, 65-62, in an exhibition women's basketball game Sunday afternoon on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings fall 3-1 to Seattle Pacific Nov 1, 2009
Western suffers Halloween loss to Falcons. - Outside hitter (Fr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Washington Board Approves Naming Inland Waters As Salish Sea Nov 1, 2009
The new named approved Friday by the Washington State Board of Geographic Names does not replace any of the longstanding identifiers, the Bellingham Herald reported. Instead, it gives a label to something that has not had one. (KIRO TV, WA)
Windy, Rainy Night Ahead Oct 31, 2009
A High Wind Warning is in effect until midnight for the western Strait and a Wind Advisory for Whidbey Island, Port Townsend and Everett to Bellingham will continue until 2am ... Heaviest rain is expected in the Olympics and north Cascades, 1-3". Expect winds to diminish near 2 am Saturday along with the heavy rain changing to scattered showers. Rain Showers will decrease Saturday afternoon. Most areas will dry Saturday night but the Puget Sound Convergence Zone between Seattle and Everett will... (KIRO TV, WA)
Vikings third nationally in head-to-head Golfstat ratings Oct 29, 2009
- The Western Washington University men's golf team ranks third nationally in head-to-head competition in the latest Golfstat/NCAA Division II ratings. The Vikings have a 72. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western 16th in Golf World/NGCA Coaches' Poll Oct 29, 2009
Freshman (Bellingham) is sixth individually among Golfstat NCAA II scoring leaders with a 74 ... Bellingham) is ninth in Par 5 scoring at 5. (Wwuvikings.com)
Disruptive Media Publishers Launches University Collection for Xbox Avatars Oct 29, 2009
The company is headquartered in Bellingham, WA with design studios in Vancouver, BC, and can be found online at. About The Collegiate Licensing Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bellingham leaders propose delay of red-light and school-zone cameras Oct 28, 2009
By Jared PabenThe Bellingham Herald ... BELLINGHAM Mayor Dan Pike s administration wants to hold off installing red-light and speed-zone cameras until lawsuits challenging other cities programs are settled ... One question is whether that means a fine for an expired meter ticket, which in Bellingham is 10, or a ticket for parking illegally in a disabled spot, which is 250. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western at No.6-ranked Seattle Pacific on Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
The Vikings, who upset the then No.1-ranked Falcons, 3-2 on Oct. 3 at Bellingham, are riding a season-best four-game winning streak, all of them shutouts. They lead the GNAC standings by one point at 7-1-1 and are 10-4-2 overall. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings picked fourth in GNAC Coaches Poll, receive two first-place votes Oct 28, 2009
Colfax, WA) and guard Megan Busch (5-8, Sr., Bellingham, WA - Sehome) saw the most playing time of that group a year ago ... (5-10, Sr., Bellingham, WA - Whatcom CC) played in only 16 games and averaged 5 ; points and 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western completes fall schedule, places third at CSUMB Invitational Oct 28, 2009
- Western Washington University freshman (Bellingham) had a top three medalist finish for the third straight competition as the Vikings completed the fall portion of their schedule by placing third among 13 teams at the Cal State Monterey Bay Lady Otter Women's Golf Invitational Tournament which ended Tuesday at the Bayonet Golf and Country Club ... " The Vikings, who were fifth after Monday's play, shot a final-round 319 to move up to third at 642. Cal Baptist took team honors at 630 (323) by... (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings hope to end long road swing on high note Oct 28, 2009
Seattle Pacific, which won 1-0 at Bellingham on Oct. 3, is 10-4-3 overall and 3-2-1 in conference play. The Falcons, who have lost their last two games, are 5-1-2 at home. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western fifth following first-day play at Cal State Monterey Bay Invitational Oct 27, 2009
Bellingham) is tied for 26th (82) and (So. Eugene, OR/South Eugene) is tied for 39th (84). (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings entertain Seattle Pacific on Saturday in Halloween special Oct 27, 2009
Earlier this season, the Vikings were beaten 3-2 by the Seawolves at Bellingham. Western began its Alaska road trip last Thursday with a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings use pressure defense to roll past Trinity Western, 80-58, in exhibition Oct 27, 2009
Summers has game-highs of 24 points, nine rebounds and eight steals. Blaine) had game-highs of 24 points, nine rebounds and eight steals as Western Washington University defeated Trinity Western University, 80-58, in an exhibition women's basketball game Monday on Haggen Court at Western's Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
The confused, tangled life of Shawna Forde Oct 26, 2009
They met Forde in 2006 during a border watch operation along the U.S.-Canada boundary not far from Bellingham. Dozens of people gathered at the home of the state s Minutemen leader, to get to know each other and to join in a common cause. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
St. John Medical Center gets go-ahead for angioplasty program Oct 25, 2009
In the meantime, nurses and other support staff will begin training with cardiac experts from St. John s sister hospitals in Bellingham and Eugene, which already are doing the procedures. OHSU also will provide training. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Coho returning to Columbia in near-record numbers Oct 25, 2009
The fish are trucked to Bellingham, Wash. where they're filleted and flash-frozen for the food bank. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western takes over GNAC lead by one point with 3-0 win over Montana State Billings Oct 25, 2009
The Vikings took a 3-2 win in their first meeting with Seattle Pacific, then ranked No.1 nationally, at Bellingham on Oct. 3. Western Washington vs. Montana State Billings Date: 10/24/09 Attendance: 240 Goals by Period 1 2 Total Montana State Billings 0 0 --- 0 Western Washington 3 0 --- 3 SCORING SUMMARY: WWU - Irving (Unassisted), 8:09 WWU - MacDowell (Miller), 41:28 WWU - Houplin (Morgan, Hostetler), 43:58 Shots: Western Washington 17, MSUB 12 Corner kicks: Western Washington 5, MSUB 1 Fouls:... (Wwuvikings.com)
White defeats Blue, 78-67, in 17th Annual WWU Intrasquad game Oct 25, 2009
Anderson leads White with game-high 22 points. Federal Way) scored 15 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, leading the White to a 78-67 triumph over the Blue in the Western Washington University Blue-White intrasquad men's basketball game Saturday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
