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Indigenous WA students test themselves in Alaska’s Traditional Games | The Seattle Times

Bellevue College student Jasmine Knudson, an enrolled member of the Tlingit and Haida Tribes who lives in Kirkland, participated in the Annual Traditional Games in Juneau, Alaska. The regional competition serves as a qualifying event for the Native Youth Olympics.

5 Educational Programs for All | 425 Business

After leaving Lebanon and learning the ropes of 3D graphics at Japan’s University of Osaka, Vancouver, B.C.-based Claude Comair in 1998 identified an early void in the Northwest’s computer science sector.

Bellevue’s Soccer Team Launches Community Ownership Campaign | Downtown Bellevue Network

Midlakes United, Bellevue’s first USL2 pre-professional soccer club, has launched a community ownership campaign on WeFunder, allowing local residents to invest in the team starting at $100 per share. The campaign, running through April 30, 2025, aims to give fans a stake in the city’s first USL franchise.

Commerce awards $55.5 million to help building owners meet Clean Building Performance Standards | Washington State Dept. of Commerce

Seventy building owners across Washington received $45 million in Clean Buildings Performance Grant funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The awarded building owners, which include private and public entities, will use the funds to make energy-efficient upgrades that support compliance with the state’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS).

Martha Silano’s Forthcoming Book Explores Her Terminal Illness Diagnosis | University of Washington Magazine

Last year, when poet Martha Silano was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (A.L.S.), she turned to writing to make sense of her experience, the way that she’s always turned towards her art.

Nonprofit Executive Chin Hired as Interim Director at the Pike Place Market Foundation | Northwest Asian Weekly

The Pike Place Market Foundation has hired veteran technology and nonprofit executive Lisa Chin, Ph.D., as its new interim executive director. The move comes after the previous permanent director left following the cancellation of a Day of Remembrance celebration in February.

What to Know About Bellevue College’s Health Sciences Spring Open House | 425 Magazine

Bellevue College is hosting its Health Sciences, Education, and Wellness Institute Spring Open House April 24-25. The event looks to give prospective students, families, and the community the chance to explore the programs the school offers, a release said.

Workforce, AI Takes Spotlight at Bellevue College President’s Annual Breakfast | 425 Business

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

The event, “Transforming Together,” brought together regional business leaders to explore collaboration, innovation, and partnership opportunities within higher education and key industries. The Bellevue College Foundation hosted the event.

Upcoming CEPS Alumni Day to welcome four successful Wildcats | CWU

Central Washington University alumna Dr. Jess Clark, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Bellevue College, returned to her alma mater for an alumni day event.

40 Under 40: 2025 | South Sound Business

40 Under 40 recipient and small business owner, Kasey Cartledge, earned an associate degree at Bellevue College.