System News | Opinion
Tacoma leaders and residents excited as major light rail projects stay on track
From elected leaders to everyday residents, people in Tacoma say they are grateful
that Sound Transit's revised long-range plan includes full funding for two key projects
that would better connect the city to the Puget Sound region. [Tacoma Community College]
KOMO News, May 29, 2026
As community college enrollment continues to grow, transfer agreements with four-year universities provide students more pathways after graduation
...Earlier this year, Spokane Colleges announced a new agreement allowing students
graduating from Spokane Community College’s Natural Resource Studies program to directly transfer to the University of Idaho’s
Wildlife Sciences bachelor’s program.
Inlander, May 28, 2026
Wenatchee Valley College celebrates first leadership academy graduates
[Wenatchee Valley College] launched the leadership program in Fall 2025, equipping faculty and staff across
the college with leadership skills through collaboration and shared learning experiences.
Graduates will give group presentations, followed by an award ceremony.
News Radio 560 KPQ, May 28, 2026
Community growth takes root: South Seattle College unveils "Interdependence" mural
...The design is a intentional metaphor for the college experience; just as a nurse
log provides the nutrients and structure for forest succession, the college community
acts as a foundation of support and knowledge for students as they prepare for the
next steps in their lives. [South Seattle College]
Westside Seattle, May 27, 2026
Walla Walla Community College's wine program students, industry pros weigh in on younger generation’s wine consumption
...The anxiety around young people’s drinking habits came up during a recent panel
discussion at Walla Walla Community College’s Institute for Enology & Viticulture, which houses the college’s winemaking program.
Northwest Public Broadcasting, May 27, 2026
Plug into new EV charging stations at CBC
If you’re using an electric vehicle to commute to Columbia Basin College, you can now charge up while you’re in class. Four Level 2 EV charging ports have
been installed in the parking lot of the college’s Student Recreation Center.
Tri-Cities Business Journal, May 27, 2026
A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ class: English professor ties Centralia College’s centennial to 100 years of ‘The Great Gatsby’
Jeff Birkenstein heard it for years. The current generation doesn’t read books. This
spring, the second-year Centralia College professor thought he’d try something different for his English 102 sections: he’d
not only assign a book, but have the students read it in class.
Centralia Chronicle, May 25, 2026
Higher Education and Politics
Students filling out FAFSA can now see their results immediately
Students who fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will now be able
to get feedback on their eligibility for grants and loans immediately, thanks to a
user experience update the platform launched Monday.
Inside Higher Ed, June 2, 2026
