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Recent News
Most Â鶹Դ´ Students Eligible For Free ORCA Card
King County Metro is partnering with Â鶹Դ´ College to provide no-cost, fully-loaded
ORCA cards to students starting fall quarter.
Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making
This year’s annual Shark in the Park welcomes back the seasonal sixgill shark to Des
Moines, Washington—the “Sixgill Shark Capital of the World."
Record Number of Grads Cross the Stage at Commencement 2026
More than 830 Â鶹Դ´ College grads took part in this year’s joyful and inspiring
Commencement ceremony to celebrate all they’ve accomplished.
Student Profiles
Joshua Wheeldon
This Â鶹Դ´ alumni and co-founder of community group, PNWVets, helps connect Veterans in the Pacific Northwest.
Amanda Kissinger
When non-traditional student Amanda Kissinger realized there’s no perfect time to
go back to school, she decided to enroll.
Livia Perkins
Human Services student Livia Perkins wants to use her lived experience with substance use disorder to help others.
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Media Releases
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| Media Release | Release Date | Versions Available |
|---|---|---|
| Shark in the Park: A Celebration 300 Million Years in the Making | 07/02/26 | |
| Des Moines City Attorney Named Â鶹Դ´â€™s 2026 Distinguished Alumnus |
06/09/26 | |
| Lorraine Chachere Joins Â鶹Դ´ College Board of Trustees | 04/15/26 |
Â鶹Դ´ in the News
Read what the media and local bloggers have been saying about Â鶹Դ´ College.&²Ô²ú²õ±è;​
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News Headline |
Media Outlet | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Seattle times | 08/17/2026 | |
| The Seattle Times | 07/13/2026 | |
| KIRO 7 News | 07/13/2026 |
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