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Sea-Tac's Green Programs Run the Gamut From Food Donation to Flight Procedures

Airport officials who insist that environmental programs are a) too expensive; b) disruptive to operations; c) largely ineffective; or d) all of the above could learn a lot from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Last year, it handled 34.8 million passengers while maintaining more than…

2014-11-03
Bellingham/Whatcom chamber announces new award, nominees for annual banquet

The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry has created an award to honor one of its longtime volunteers.

The Millie DeFord Chamber Ambassador of the Year award will go to a chamber member ambassador who serves at official functions.

2014-11-03
Chamber announces Nonprofit and Green Business of the Year

The Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry announced its Nonprofit and Green Business of the Year, as well as nominees for the its Small and Large Business of the Year awards.

2014-10-31
Tribal rights expert to speak on Whatcom water issues

An expert on American Indian treaty rights will make two free public appearances on Thursday, Oct. 30, to discuss the role tribes play in protecting salmon habitat.

Charles Wilkinson will speak on “Stewards of the Land: The Critical Role of Modern Tribal…

2014-10-28
WWU launches largest fundraising campaign in college’s history

Western Washington University publicly launched the largest fundraising campaign in the history of the university on Friday, Oct. 24, one that school officials say will help offer students scholarships, improve student learning and make up for a dip in state funding.

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2014-10-27
Success in tribal environmental management is topic for Oct. 30 lecture 2014-10-24
EPA funds student bioenergy projects under P3 program

The U.S. EPA recently awarded funding to 42 student teams to pursue projects that deliver sustainable, alternative approaches to address environmental problems as part of its People, Prosperity and Plant (P3) program. Several of selected teams’ projects focus on bioenergy. Each team is eligible…

2014-10-24
WTA to bring electric bus to campus Thursday 2014-10-22
‘Two Talking Wolves’ tour visits Western Oct. 23 2014-10-21
Environmental scientist Allen Hershkowitz to present at WWU

Prominent environmental scientist Allen Hershkowitz will give a presentation at Western Washington University on business innovation and environmental sustainability on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be held in the…

2014-10-17
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