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Women Empowered

Women Empowered

Bellingham teacher-turned-firefighter found her passion at 35

Rebecca Pederson gained a ‘second family’ in peers

March 29, 2023 5:50 a.m.

Women Empowered

Post Point chief operator encourages women to pursue trades

Francis oversees 19 operators; two other women on her team

March 22, 2023 5:50 a.m.

Women Empowered

Ferndale superintendent puts service above self

Dominguez was told she likely wouldn’t get the job

March 15, 2023 5:40 a.m.

Women Empowered

Pipefitter details struggles, successes of being a woman in construction

International Women's Day theme emphasizes equity.

March 8, 2023 5:00 a.m.