Keeping Kittitas County's residents safe in cyber space Oct 31, 2009
Central Washington University Patrol Officer Marc McPherson said cyber-stalking is an issue wherever you are especially on a college campus. The ones we deal with the most are social network pages, phones or text messaging, McPherson said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg teacher shows students the thrill of the wild blue yonder Oct 30, 2009
Laurent, a Central Washington University graduate originally from Monroe, taught a year on the West Side and a year in Cle Elum before landing a job in the Ellensburg School District in 2001. Three years ago she took a summer science of flight course for teachers in Everett through Seattle Pacific University. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Law and Justice Council gives more than $25,000 Oct 29, 2009
Central Washington University Police Department 5,190 for a portable turning target system for use by all law enforcement agencies. Health Department /Kittitas County Sexual Assault Interagency Coalition (SAIC) 2,600 toward state training and equipment listed based upon applicant s priorities. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU senior stitching together a degree Oct 28, 2009
Amy Holmes works in the theatrical costume shop at Central Washington University on Saturday ... Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG Say the word theater and Central Washington University senior Amy Holmes eyes light up. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Study: Megaquake looms over Seattle Oct 28, 2009
The red line shows an area of the nine-meter slip 25 kilometers deep in the crust, as predicted by James Chapman and Timothy Melbourne of Central Washington University ... Since 1997, Timothy Melbourne of Central Washington University in Ellensburg has been watching the Olympic Peninsula deform and listening to tiny quakes deep in Cascadia's bowels. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Local celebration looks at a century of women's suffrage Oct 27, 2009
Women had been arguing for the vote since 1848, so in states all over America there were campaigns by women to give women the full rights of citizenship, said Karen Blair, history professor at Central Washington University. The last successful vote for state-wide suffrage had been in Idaho in 1896 which meant 14 long years without a victory for the suffrage movement until the Washington vote. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Comic legend Bill Cosby keeps packed pavilion in stitches Oct 27, 2009
Central Washington University s homecoming show comedian Bill Cosby kept a sold out crowd rolling with laughter for two straight hours. I was told that I played here in 1965, Cosby said to the crowd, dressed comfortably in crimson and black sweats with brown crocs. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Vikings eyeing strong showing at GNAC meet Oct 24, 2009
Junior leads the women's team into Saturday's action, having already secured individual wins at the Central Washington University Apple Ridge Invitational and the Western Washington University Invitational. Porter is also looking for her third straight top 10 finish at the GNAC championships. (Wwuvikings.com)
Hey, hey, hey... Comedy legend Bill Cosby is back in town Oct 23, 2009
advertisement The man who brought all that into our national consciousness is Bill Cosby, and this Saturday, he ll be performing at Central Washington University as the homecoming show ... As a member of the Associated Students of Central Washington University Board of Directors, Valdivia gets the opportunity to meet Cosby in person. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Who are we? Census will tell make-up of Kittitas County Oct 22, 2009
Central Washington University geography professor John Bowen said census data is crucial for public and private research and his teaching. Students have been assigned projects to research what kind of retail business would do well in specific areas of the county based on detailed census demographic information. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Homecoming week: a time to celebrate all things Central Oct 20, 2009
The Central Washington University football team celebrates after winning the seventh annual Battle in Seattle football game at Qwest Field on Saturday ... Things are beginning to come alive at Central Washington University s campus and in the city of Ellensburg. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Downtown crackdown Oct 18, 2009
That s where Lynne Harrison with the Central Washington University Campus Community Coalition steps in. There has been a lot of anecdotal discussion about some of the problems, but no real data, Harrison said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU students get $101 million in financial aid Oct 17, 2009
Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG It s not just the fall enrollment that s setting records at Central Washington University. Last year s Central students received more than 101 million in financial aid funds, which is a new record for the school. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Hogan's Blog: Car Fire Slows Friday Commute Oct 17, 2009
Saturday The Central Washington University football team plays Western Oregon University at Qwest Field. The game begins at 6 p.m. The Seattle Thunderbirds play the Prince George Cougars at the ShoWare Center in Kent. (KIRO TV, WA)
CWU tabs Street for interim relations VP Oct 16, 2009
ELLENSBURG Central Washington University s Elizabeth Libby Street has been appointed as interim vice president of University Relations starting Oct. 19. Street, a 30-year CWU employee, is the university s chief planning officer. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg city council, Kittitas mayor candidates respond Oct 16, 2009
Current work or employment: I am currently working at Central Washington University. Past experience or education that relates to the elected position you seek: Personnel Management Specialist in the U.S. Army, irrigator and water specialist with different farms around the valley, lead in potato warehouses in the valley, leader of a Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop, coach of boys baseball and soccer teams, member of the PTA, elected present committee officer, owner-operator masonry company,... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Western stays atop GNAC standings with 2-0 win at Central Oct 15, 2009
Sammamish/Skyline) scored second-half goals as Western Washington University blanked Central Washington University, 2-0, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Wednesday at the CWU Soccer Field. The Vikings won their second consecutive game following a pair of losses, improving to 8-4-2 overall and stayed atop the GNAC standings at 5-1-1. (Wwuvikings.com)
County considers upping jail fees to cities Oct 11, 2009
The challenge, Dana said, is that the Washington State Patrol and other state agencies by law don't have to pay to put prisoners in the county jail, including Central Washington University police and the state Fish and Wildlife Department. State government officials contend the state supplies benefits that offset that cost, including free use of the state crime lab and toxicology lab, to name a few. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
70 years of marriage and counting for Ellensburg couple Oct 10, 2009
Later, another lived with them while attending Central Washington University. And Dutch says with a fond laugh, there was a little neighbor girl who announced that since her other grandparents lived outside the area, Dutch and Jeanne would become her family s third set of grandparents. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Rotarians want your food, cash this Saturday Oct 9, 2009
Volunteers are mostly Rotary Club members, their children and spouses, along with representatives of other community groups, including Central Washington University students and 4-H Club and FFA members. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, residents who have questions or donations that haven t been picked up can call the Operation Harvest Hot Line at (509) 899-0370, Jones said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Home remodel leaves Thorp family living in vans Oct 9, 2009
Jan, who works as the transportation manager for the county Public Works Department, grew up in the valley and both attended Central Washington University. The boys say the long camp out is worth the commitment to live outdoors in light of the coming completion of the remodeling project. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cle Elum couple travels to Colombia to train South American firefighters Oct 7, 2009
Cle Elum s Rhiannon Raaka, then a student at Central Washington University studying abroad in Scotland, found herself drawn to respond. She cut her study abroad program short and traveled to Sri Lanka where she volunteered for nearly four weeks, first helping rebuild homes, then working with traumatized patients in a mental hospital. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
EHS teacher blends responsibility with fun Oct 7, 2009
I actually met my wife, who was a (Central Washington University) student while she was on spring break in Sun Valley. advertisement His future wife, Dana Hamilton, continued taking her breaks in Sun Valley and eventually moved there upon graduation from CWU in the early 1990s. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU VP search comes up empty Oct 6, 2009
Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU scientist taking on global issue Oct 6, 2009
Central Washington University chemistry professor Anne Johansen, right, works in the lab with chemistry student Annika Nieber on Sept. 25. Central Washington University photo For the Daily Record ... Johansen, an associate chemistry professor at Central Washington University, returned in August from a year-long sabbatical in Munich, Germany, where she studied soot emitted from combustion sources, which in Germany, means diesel engines. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg Film Festival film looks at WWII balloon bombs Oct 3, 2009
The film, which screens at noon Sunday at the Central Washington University Student Union Theatre, will be followed by a question-and-answer session with Sol who spent five years working on the film ... The documentary, scheduled to screen at 6 p.m. at Central Washington University s Music Recital Hall will include a question-and-answer session by producer Tammi Sims. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Kittitas County Courthouse prepares for crises Oct 2, 2009
They are Jack McDonald, former Bellevue police officer; Roger Hansberry, formerly of the Washington State Patrol; and Bill DeHaven, formerly of Central Washington University police department. On top of the security officers who work for the Sheriff s Office, there is a system of 36 television cameras which record scenes in and outside the courthouse and jail area and allow security officers to monitor key locations in real time. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
College Report: Ware turning heads as EWU's quarterback Oct 1, 2009
Central Washington University s football roster includes junior defensive lineman Tyrell Nielsen of Woodland and freshman offensive lineman Scott Shelton from R.A. Long, and playing at Pacific Lutheran University are sophomore defensive back T.J. Suek from Mark Morris and sophomore defensive lineman Zach Varkevisser of Castle Rock. At Whitworth College, Kasey Lambert of Mark Morris is a sophomore offensive lineman, and Toutle Lake s Jeff Campbell is a freshman linebacker. (Longview Daily News, WA)
More seek help from free medical clinics around Kittitas County Sep 26, 2009
She said a wide range of other volunteers come on Saturdays to make the clinic possible: Central Washington University students, including those in pre-med, pre-nursing and pre-dentistry classes, Central students in biological or medical sciences, local nurses, physician assistants, doctors and an occasional specialist. She said if different local doctors only volunteered at the clinic for one Saturday for three hours, it s possible all 24 sessions a year could be covered. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Simon Fraser to begin play in GNAC in 2010-11 Sep 25, 2009
" Simon Fraser will compete in the conference in football, volleyball, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's indoor track and field, men's and women's outdoor track and field, softball and golf. SFU currently sponsors teams in 14 of the GNAC's 15 officially recognized sports. The only conference sport in which it doesn't participate is baseball. Simon Fraser began a two-year candidacy period for NCAA membership this fall. It... (Wwuvikings.com)
Utah Cross Country Heads to Idaho for Bob Firman Invite Sep 25, 2009
Notes The Utes will be joined by Boise State, BYU, Central Washington University, Idaho State, Northwest Nazarene University and College of Idaho during Saturday's race. The projected runners to compete on Saturday are McCune, Mergaert, , , , , , and. (Utahutes.com)
Ellensburg's 50th Bite of the 'Burg a tasty hit Sep 24, 2009
Rice, a Central Washington University freshman, laughed as she licked her fingers of melted chocolate from her newly cooked s more. advertisement It didn t matter that it was in the high 80s and barely a cloud in the sky. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg city council discusses stormwater Sep 23, 2009
If the council chose to go with EDG s proposal, it could lose money from some of the largest customers including Central Washington University. The 16 based on meters would be significantly less, Akers said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg art legend, Richard Elliott, featured in Yakima exhibit Sep 20, 2009
The epiphany came while Elliott, a Central Washington University graduate, sat looking out on the Kittitas Valley and Ellensburg, where he lived with his wife, Jane. advertisement According to the release, he was working on a painting of the valley when "all the world before him, all living things, and indeed the very act of perception itself came into clear focus as a single conscious unity -- a patterened web of life, light and timeless symbols.". (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Upper Kittitas County looks at a new way to handle snow Sep 18, 2009
He was so smitten that he d take winters off from classes at Central Washington University in order to ski. I started working at Alpental, became a professional ski patroller, he said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Daily News announces new publisher Sep 17, 2009
He received a bachelor s degree in accounting from Central Washington University. Parrish and his wife Jan have a 10-year-old son, Troy, who is in the fourth grade. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Up close with science Sep 17, 2009
A Central Washington University physics professor Mike Jackson, center, is bathed in red laser light during a "Physics and Laser Light" demonstration for Damman Elementary School pupils at CWU on Tuesday ... That s Central Washington University Professor Michael Jackson s goal at least, and this year he has three days to try and make it happen. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
BREAKING NEWS TGI Publisher accepts promotion on Mainland Sep 16, 2009
He received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Central Washington University. He and his wife, Jan, and son, Troy, have been volunteers at the Sacred Heart Parish and John Paul II Academy. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Keeping Kittitas County's kids safe Sep 15, 2009
Central Washington University has a little more time until it dorms, classrooms and overall campus is swarmed with students. In the meantime, officers of the Central Washington University Police Department are preparing classes they provide annually to educate students on safety. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Busy beaver may be key to region's water issues Sep 14, 2009
Lixing Sun, a beaver expert and Central Washington University professor, said beaver dams' ability to store water is well documented. After catastrophic flooding on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers in 1992, researchers studied how beavers' decline had diminished the watersheds' holding capacity. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hospice Friends reaches service milestone Sep 13, 2009
The concert features Central Washington University music professor and pianist John Pickett and his Trio Alet;, according to a news release. advertisement The trio will focus on the music of Camille Saint-Saens, Pablo Sarasate and Johannes Brahms. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Western sweeps team and individual titles at CWU Invitational Sep 13, 2009
- Despite holding out a number of its top runners, nationally ranked Western Washington University swept the team and individual titles in both the men's and women's divisions Saturday at the Central Washington University Cross Country Invitational held at the Apple Ridge Course. The Viking men, ranked seventh in the U.S. Track and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division II National Preseason Poll, won with a score of 19 points, 29 ahead of runner-up Seattle Pacific (48). (Wwuvikings.com)
MM Hall of Fame to honor next class of inductees Sep 10, 2009
n Laura Wright (Class of 2003): Wright lettered in volleyball and basketball during her prep career, and went on to write her name in the basketball record book at Central Washington University ... Wright later played basketball at Central Washington University, where she finished as the school s all-time leader in rebounds (816) and blocked shots (149). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Local renewable energy research center sought Sep 9, 2009
Building on its expanding wind and solar power industry, Kittitas County government has joined with Central Washington University, the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County, Puget Sound Energy and enXco Inc. to create a broad public-private partnership focused on renewable power research and job growth, according to a news release. Called the Central Washington Resource Energy Collaborative, the new organization as of Aug. 31 has applied for state designation as an Innovation Partnership... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Retailers target Westfield for distribution centers Sep 8, 2009
For communities looking to promote economic development, luring distribution centers can be an attractive strategy, said John Bowen, a Central Washington University geographer who studies the sector. Distribution centers have been one of the fastest-growing parts of the economy, and it is a part of the economy that small towns and rural areas can take advantage of, Bowen said. (Boston Globe)
Rain can't dampen enthusiasm for Ellensburg Rodeo Parade Sep 7, 2009
A few local highlights include members of the Kittitas County Search and Rescue Team, Ellensburg High School and Kittitas High School cheerleaders, the EHS marching band, Central Washington University, the Ellensburg Rodeo Board, the Upper County Pioneer Queen and Miss Rodeo USA.. Midway through the parade, Katie Samuelson said she wished there were more horses in the parade. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
East Coaster's heart still in Ellensburg Sep 6, 2009
Central Washington University President James Gaudino and Miss Rodeo USA Jamie Virden are among the interviewees. Making an appearance in the parade will be 7-year-old Little Miss Thunderbird who will be riding her horse, along with a boy from the Make-A-Wish Foundation who wished to be a cowboy. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
No.21 Western edged by No.24 Sonoma State to close out CWU Invitational Sep 5, 2009
- Playing with more intensity than earlier in the day, Western Washington University fell to unbeaten Sonoma State University, 24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 25-22, in a battle of nationally ranked teams Friday evening to close out the Central Washington University Invitational Volleyball Tournament. The Vikings, ranked No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, fell to 5-3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame event like a rodeo family reunion Sep 5, 2009
I just want to tell you how much I love you all, said past world champion bull rider Charles Sampson to the banquet crowd at the hall of fame ceremony at Central Washington University. I have two families. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Flick notches No.200 as Vikings sweep Walla Walla at CWU Invitational Sep 4, 2009
Stanwood) had match highs of 12 kills and 10 digs and head coach recorded her 200th career victory in just her 10th season as Western Washington University swept Walla Walla University, 25-13, 25-16, 25-15, in morning action Thursday to open the Central Washington University Invitational Tournament. The Vikings, ranked No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 4-1. (Wwuvikings.com)
Football Preview: R.A. Long Lumberjacks Sep 3, 2009
He did really well at the Central Washington University camp, and he s confident and having fun. Bertram said the Jacks offense won t rely on the triple option and will be more of a passing attack featuring a strong running game. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Big Bend/Flying 5: Company's stock raised Ellensburg Rodeo profile Sep 2, 2009
The induction is set for a 6 p.m. banquet and ceremony at Central Washington University s Student Union Recreation Center Ballroom. In addition, the Big Bend/Flying 5 champion bronc Spring Fling is also an inductee in the hall of fame's animal category. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Flick one away from career victory No.200 in just 10th season Sep 1, 2009
- Off to a solid start, the nationally ranked Western Washington University volleyball team travels to Ellensburg this week, competing in the Central Washington University Invitational Tournament on Thursday and Friday at Nicholson Pavilion. The Vikings moved up two spots to No.21 in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll after opening their season last week by winning three of four matches at the Southern California Classic. (Wwuvikings.com)
Celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage Aug 30, 2009
ELLENSBURG- Central Washington University and the Ellensburg community are gearing up for a year-long celebration honoring 100 years of women's suffrage. The local Suffrage Centennial Celebration kicks off in the fall with an art exhibit and concert. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
No.23 Western closes out SoCal Classic with 3-2 win over No.20 CSULA Aug 30, 2009
The Vikings next compete in the Central Washington University Invitational on Sept. 3-4. They meet Walla Walla (11 a.m.) and BYU Hawaii (5 p.m.) on Thursday, and Academy of Art (11 a.m.) and Sonoma State (5 p.m.) on Friday. (Wwuvikings.com)
CWU: Gearing up for a new year Aug 29, 2009
Derrick Campbell cleans the exterior walls and windows of Barge Hall on the campus of Central Washington University, Wednesday, in preparation for fall classes. Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG Employees across Central Washington University s campus have been asked to tighten their budgetary belts to their smallest notch in hopes to survive fall quarter under a new, slimmed down budget ... Central Washington University s newest residence hall, Wendell Hill Hall, is scheduled to open Sept.... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Local businesses warned of EHS sports poster scam Aug 27, 2009
Morris said one legitimate company, Columbia Sports, produces the EHS and Central Washington University fall, winter and spring sports schedules that are seen around town. The schedules include photos of senior athletes and a rundown of all the sports for the season. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Charlie Sampson: just a cowboy battling the bulls Aug 26, 2009
advertisement Sampson will be inducted into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame at the group s Sept. 3 banquet at Central Washington University s Student Union Recreation Center (SURC) Ballroom. In addition to Sampson, rodeo clown Butch Lehmkuhler and the Big Bend/Flying Five Rodeo Company will be inducted into the local hall of fame. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Economic development plan outlined for Kittitas County Aug 22, 2009
Central Washington University is the largest economic driver in the county and has the greatest potential to be leveraged ... The EDG will present the plan tonight from 5:30 to 7 in the theater of the Student Union and Recreation Center at Central Washington University. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU camp fills need for middle schoolers Aug 20, 2009
Brian Myrick / Daily Record ELLENSBURG Lunch is over, and the shared question of the 15 campers, ages 12 to 15, trailing Central Washington University senior John Culliton is voiced by a single girl. What are we doing next. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Lehmkuhler chosen for Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Aug 19, 2009
Lehmkuhler will be inducted into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame at 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at a banquet at Central Washington University s Student Union and Recreation Center Ballroom. advertisement Champion bull rider Charles Sampson and the Big Bend/Flying Five Rodeo Company will be inducted into the Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame, or ERHOF, alongside Lehmkuhler. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
In her father's tracks Aug 9, 2009
Amanda, now 22 and a Central Washington University student who considers Ellensburg her second home, said she just told him straight out. Dad, I think I want to race, Amanda remembers saying. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ballots out for Ellensburg City Council primary Aug 7, 2009
Livelihood: Central Washington University Video ItV supervisor (distance education using TV) 14 years ... Summary of involvements: Served several years on the disabilities board, Washington State Central Disabilities and currently being considered to be put on the Central Washington University Board of Trustees by Gov. Chris Gregoire. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
CWU dean plans cycle trip Aug 6, 2009
The Central Washington University dean cycles upward of 1,500 miles a summer, so her latest challenge to ride 300 miles in five days will be tough but not impossible. Morgan, dean of Central s College of Arts and Humanities, decided to ride the 300 miles in an effort to raise money for the college. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Bruce Charles Guiwits Aug 6, 2009
Bruce received a bachelor of arts in education in 1963 from Central Washington University and a master of arts in art education in 1970 from University of Oregon. For the next 29 years, he was an instructor at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
