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Edmonds College Center for Families earns a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers

The Center for Families childcare program at Edmonds College has earned a Level 5 rating from Early Achievers, Washington’s Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). 
Lynnwood Times, July 10, 2025

Battelle donates $3.25 million to Columbia Basin College to launch Community STEM Learning Center

A major investment is coming to Columbia Basin College (CBC) that aims to open new doors in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for families across the Tri-Cities.
Apple Valley News, July 9, 2025 

Meet the Wenatchee Valley College students attempting to modernize Dryden Dam

Wenatchee Valley College students could modernize the way Dryden Dam operates. Chelan PUD and Wenatchee Valley College highlight the work of Dillon Cornelius and Juan Martinez in a joint press release Monday. 
News Radio 560 KPQ, July 8, 2025

Higher Education and Politics

Withheld adult education funds worry community colleges

The Trump administration is holding up hundreds of millions of dollars slated for adult education programs as part of a review of education spending.
Inside Higher Ed, July 10, 2025

FAFSA completion rate bounces back to pre-pandemic levels

Nearly 54 percent of graduating high school seniors had completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as of June 27, according to the latest data from the National College Attainment Network.
Inside Higher Ed, July 9, 2025