System News | Opinion
Light rail’s push to Federal Way gives students, workers front-door access
Unless you were looking for it, Highline College used to be kind of hard to find, even when it was right next to you. ... Not anymore,
thanks to the region’s growing light rail and its new Kent Des Moines Station directly
across 99, which, not coincidentally, was almost called Highline Station.
The Seattle Times, Nov. 30, 2025
Yakima Valley College names three finalists in search for new president
In search for the school's new president, Yakima Valley College has named three finalists for the position. The three candidates are Teresa Rich,
YVC's current interim president; Bonny Copenhaver, current president of New River
Community and Technical College in West Virginia; and Kerry Lynn Levett, former vice
president at Cascadia College in Bothell.
KIMA, Nov. 30, 2025
Edmonds College hosts new climate change and community resilience exhibit
Through Jan. 31, Edmonds College is hosting a traveling exhibit on climate change and community resilience. The exhibit,
displayed in the college’s library, consists of posters and hands-on activities from
the National Center for Atmospheric Research and artwork created by current students.
Everett Herald, Nov. 28, 2025
Skagit Valley College launching 9-week marine surveying course in Anacortes
Skagit Valley College is launching a nine-week marine surveying course in Anacortes this winter that will
prepare people with prior industry experience for careers as independent marine surveyors.
The in-person course — called “Marine Surveying: Yachts and Small Craft” — begins
Feb. 23 and runs through April 24, 2026, at the college’s Marine Technology Center...
Skagit Valley Herald, Nov. 27, 2025
Skagit Valley College food pantry receives $100,000 grant
The Skagit Valley College food pantry received a $100,000 grant shortly after Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program benefits were paused during the federal government shutdown. The grant funding
allowed the college to help more students.
Skagit Valley Herald, Nov. 27, 2025
Grays Harbor College students distribute 280 holiday food baskets
Grays Harbor College students are making the season brighter for their campus community. In a student-led
effort to ensure that many can enjoy a festive meal this season, the college’s Student
Life department recently distributed more than 280 holiday food baskets to GHC students
and staff.
The Daily World, Nov. 25, 2025
Former Lacey Mayor Mark Brown appointed to SPSCC Board of Trustees
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) announced that former Lacey Mayor Mark O. Brown has been appointed to its Board of
Trustees by Gov. Bob Ferguson. The appointment covers a period from Nov. 7, 2025,
through Sept. 30, 2029.
JOLT, Nov. 25, 2025
93-year-old artist to donate entire estate to Edmonds College
A 93-year-old Edmonds artist is donating her entire estate, including millions of
dollars in property and an invaluable amount in artwork, to Edmonds College, marking the largest gift the college will ever receive.
KIRO, Nov. 24, 2025
Higher Education and Politics
The growing diversity of community college trustees
New data shows that community college trustees have become more reflective of the
diverse student bodies they serve over the past three decades. That’s one of the big
takeaways from a report the Association of Community College Trustees published last
week in partnership with the Center for the Study of Community Colleges...
Inside Higher Ed, Dec. 1, 2025
