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Mark
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Husband, father, teacher…human. This my personal account and is not affiliated with my employer.
@elisebeth.bsky.social Happy birthday my Solstice buddy!
December 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It must be Friday! Family time in Nice!
December 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Democracy Now! is looking for early-career journalists to join our team as one-year fellows in the video and digital departments. All fellowships are paid, full-time positions with benefits. More details at democracynow.org/jobs
December 12, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river flooding from days of heavy rain. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/12/11/t...
Thousands under evacuation orders, as floodwaters crest in Washington rivers • Washington State Standard
Washington state awaits an answer on its request for federal aid as it deals with unprecedented river flooding from days of heavy rain.
washingtonstatestandard.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents of Western Washington affected by flooding from this week’s atmospheric river. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3KUEPjq
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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A pair of #WSU researchers have been awarded a grant from a global Microsoft initiative to develop an AI roadmap for rural schools, building on contributions from educators, researchers, and industry partners. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...
WSU team wins Microsoft support to develop AI roadmap for rural schools
Researchers will collaborate with educators, administrators and industry partners to help students in small towns learn about emerging technology.
news.wsu.edu
November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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WSU art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith identified hidden makers’ marks on late Roman glass cups, revealing workshop “brands” that reframe how these masterpieces were made. news.wsu.edu/press-releas... #WSU
Hidden signatures of ancient Rome’s master craftsmen revealed
WSU art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith identified hidden makers’ marks on late Roman glass cups, revealing workshop “brands” that reframe how these masterpieces were made.
news.wsu.edu
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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It is the final day to vote in the 2025 General Election!

I'll be reminding people to vote all morning on local TV and radio. If you haven't turned in your ballot yet, return it to an official ballot drop box.

youtu.be/HGj-pNt-e-k?...
WA Secretary of State talks Election Day
YouTube video by KING 5 Seattle
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We had a fantastic tour of the Port of Everett as part of my International Business class!
November 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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WSU and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe have signed a new memorandum of understanding, making Upper Skagit the 15th Tribal Nation to join the university's ongoing partnership promoting respect, recognition, and collaboration. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11... #GoCougs #WSU
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding
The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe has joined WSU’s growing partnership with regional Tribes, signing on as the 15th member of the university’s long-standing memorandum of understanding that promotes colla...
news.wsu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It must be Friday! Too rainy for us to Trick or Treat, so we opted for tasty hot Chinese food.
November 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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The Ronald Reagan video denouncing tariffs, which Donald is in such a snit about, was posted to YouTube eight years ago. It is authentic. Donald is lying. It is not AI.

We are living in such twisted times, when Ronald Reagan's own words are offensive to Republicans.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t5Q...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It must be Friday! Taking shelter from the atmospheric river.
October 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Looking for a career change? Check out our newly available roles at the Washington Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS). Our office features a variety of divisions and state programs. Join OSOS today: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o
October 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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County elections offices throughout Washington have mailed ballots to all voters for the Nov. 4 general election. Read the full news release here: https://bit.ly/3WbXb1v
October 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Mariners win! Dodgers win! Chan wins! It must be Friday!
October 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Dungeness Crab festival can’t be beat! 🦀
October 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It must be Friday! Go Mariners!
October 11, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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For more than a century, the Cougar Marching Band has been the pulse of #WSU’s game-day traditions, rallying the Crimson faithful with music, pageantry, and pride. news.wsu.edu/news/2025/10... #GoCougs
Lifelong bonds built in the Cougar Marching Band
For more than a century, WSU’s 230-member Cougar Marching Band—open to all majors—has forged lifelong bonds and game-day tradition, with alumni recalling epic trips from Apple Cup to Tokyo.
news.wsu.edu
October 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Take a look at our newest employment roles at the Office of the Secretary of State: https://bit.ly/3B4YA2o

#hiring #gigalert
October 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It must be Friday! Fantastic night with Corrie and Mark!
October 4, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Ok, there's the weekend! 😍
October 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It must be Friday! A full day at Gonzaga, followed by dinner at Liberty Lake.
September 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
It must be Friday! Persian food from Black Olive for the win!
September 20, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Several campuses across the #WSU system saw noticeable gains, a clear sign of the momentum driving the upward trajectory.
news.wsu.edu/press-releas...
WSU marks three consecutive years of growth among incoming first‑year students
Enrollment retention also shows improvement, climbing past 80%.
news.wsu.edu
September 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM