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NASA Astronaut Inspires Community at Columbia Basin College

An out-of-this-world encounter occurred at Columbia Basin College as NASA astronaut José Hernández made a special visit to share his incredible journey with the community.
Apple Valley News, March 26, 2025

Workforce, AI takes spotlight at Bellevue College President’s Annual Breakfast

Bellevue College hosted the president’s annual breakfast earlier this month, which attracted hundreds of community members.
425 Business, March 26, 2025

Spokane Public Schools plans trade school with community college

Spokane Public Schools (SPS) announced plans to establish a new trade school as part of the citywide "Together Spokane" initiative. The proposed project is in partnership with Spokane Community College. [Video]
KHQ News, March 25, 2025

New Larson Gallery director aims to enrich the Yakima Valley's art community

...Since the Larson Gallery is affiliated with Yakima Valley College and is a nonprofit organization, Schoening appreciates the involvement of higher education, and that the gallery has a public facing role.
Yakima Herald-Republic, March 23, 2025

Higher Education and Politics

GOP-led states push for control of school aid as Trump promises a smaller federal role in education

Governors in several Republican-led states are pressing the Trump administration to cut strings attached to their federal education money, a goal conservatives have long dreamed of that now appears within reach as President Donald Trump moves to dismantle the Education Department.
The Seattle Times, March 25, 2025