<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/blogs/news-links/2026/may/2026-05-19.aspx" dsn="blogs"><featured>true</featured><pubDate>05/19/2026</pubDate><title>News Links | May 19, 2026</title><description>Return to the River Salmon Festival teaches culture to young participants | Skagit Valley College students recognized for academics | Walla Walla Community College eliminates positions, makes other staffing changes | Running Start cuts mean fewer free credits | Bellevue College awarded $15K grant to support learning inclusivity | New EMT program expected to launch in fall at Olympic College | College presidents: Gap in Whatcom college enrollments is challenge for all</description><author>SBCTC Communications</author><category>Walla Walla Community College, Skagit Valley College, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Bellevue College, Whatcom Community College</category><image><img src="" alt=""/></image><image-caption/></item>