Importance of cybersecurity exemplified after data breach exposed information from over 1 million Washingtonians
By Georgia Costa
A major data breach in Washington state led to...
Washington state announces its plan to vaccinate upwards of 80% of K-12 school employees
By Silvia Leija
State Education Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new partnership...
COVID-19 vaccines must be administered in a timely manner
By Adela Cruz
Whatcom County vaccination centers try to avoid wasting COVID-19 vaccines by communicating guidelines with...
Allen is the second in her position to sue the university in recent years
By Lauren Gallup
At Western Washington University, the desk of the director...
The city’s transportation improvements focus on all commuter types and provides safe access for everyone
By Sophia Struna
Laura Henkel often finds herself wary of tinted...
Twitch mimics much-missed social interactions with live chats, direct engagement with streamers
By Cole Mumper
Ethan Harris had a Twitch account for years, but it wasn’t...
Reusable menstrual items don’t only help us be eco-friendly, they can change lives
By Winnie Killingsworth
Period.
This word can mean the punctuation at the end of...
Trey McLaughlin workshops address culture, style, what it means to be a musician
By Olivia Palmer
Smiling faces and musical harmonies emanated from Zoom screens last...
Student fees will see reduction of $47.79 for spring quarter
By Sophia Pappalau
On Feb. 12, Western Washington University’s Board of Trustees approved action items concerning...
Thirty trained and certified volunteers available to help community members file taxes
By Gaia Crans
After the pandemic interrupted their services in the middle of the...
Though the Viking Union has opened its doors, students have to take several precautions before entering
By Tayler Robertson
Students stuck studying in their homes are...
Officials “concerned but not alarmed” about new variant found in Whatcom County resident, as King County announces detection of different new variant first detected...
Activists denounce city’s handling of housing crisis; call for no-barrier shelter, amnesty for detained protesters
By Faith Owens
A group of about 70 people gathered the...
State law mandated cleanup on two sites along Bellingham Bay in development, city turning into community space
By Sophia Struna
Watching a bright sunset disappear over...
Washington state announces its plan to vaccinate upwards of 80% of K-12 school employees
By Silvia Leija
State Education Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced a new partnership...
Lack of reservation system creates long lines, COVID-19 concerns
UPDATE: The Mount Baker Ski Area media team did not respond to interview requests prior to...
Dani Bailey has made strong impressions on teammates and coaches alike
By Nathan Schumock
Dani Bailey, once the only girl on her high school golf team,...
Snowboarder escapes death thanks to small, grabbable tree
By Makani Falkin
Mount Baker’s backcountry is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, but even paradise can be...
Student fees will see reduction of $47.79 for spring quarter
By Sophia Pappalau
On Feb. 12, Western Washington University’s Board of Trustees approved action items concerning...
Twitch mimics much-missed social interactions with live chats, direct engagement with streamers
By Cole Mumper
Ethan Harris had a Twitch account for years, but it wasn’t...
Importance of cybersecurity exemplified after data breach exposed information from over 1 million Washingtonians
By Georgia Costa
A major data breach in Washington state led to...
Reusable menstrual items don’t only help us be eco-friendly, they can change lives
By Winnie Killingsworth
Period.
This word can mean the punctuation at the end of...
Is Western ready to reopen come fall — or is the university just trying to boost enrollment?
By Lauren Gallup
The challenges of online learning have...
MLM companies prey on women looking for a side hustle
By Natalie Vinh
Ever had a friend suddenly start a business selling cosmetics? Chances are they...
Recent controversy surrounding the Robinhood app is justified, but has also revealed wrongdoings within its users
By Finn Calvert
If someone told you 2021 would start...
The time is now to prioritize hiring professors of color
By Lauren Gallup
One of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics is to “boldly...
By Olivia Hobson, Drew Jelinek and Kyle Tubbs
A circle of listeners slowly gathered around Vernon Johnson outside the Bellingham Public Library on Friday, May...
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By Kyle Tubbs
After weeks of lockdowns all over the United States, some states are starting to lift restrictions,...
By Katya McMullen
Two Western alumni living in Bellingham created a podcast about the city during the COVID-19 pandemic
titled The City of Subdued Podcast
The...
By Bella Coronado
As a result of the temporary closures of big donation stores like Value Village and Goodwill, people who are passionate about thrifting...
Western’s 2017-2018 Women’s Rugby team members. // Photo courtesy of Western Women’s Rugby Team
By Nicole Martinson
Junior Madison Spradling had never played rugby before college.
Neither...
Quest Adventure Races, a recreation organization, recieved a grant for its Bellingham SwimRun event. The grant allowed them to create advertising video and photography...
By Nicole Martinson
This year’s Whatcom County primary election is breaking records with the highest number of women candidates of any previous race, according to...
By Nicole Martinson, Tanner Thompson and Emily Porter
Lynden’s 21st annual Northwest Raspberry Festival posted record-breaking numbers for teams in its basketball tournament and participants...
by Nicole Martinson
Black Lives Matter Bellingham organizer Jazzmyn Hannah opened July’s meeting on Wednesday, July 18 with a moment of silence in respect for...
Tanker traffic associated with pipeline construction is expected to interfere with the endangered orca whales' communication behaviors. // Photo by Nicole Martinson
By Nicole Martinson...
By Nicole Martinson
The MyWestern portal was down as Western Academic Technology and User Services worked on updating the system. Students had been unable to...
BIJA Chocolate for sale at the Bellingham Food Co-op. The company helps women obtain organic certification, enabling them to sell processed cocoa globally. //...
By Nicole Martinson
Mental Health Poetry was the focus at the Underground Coffeehouse during their open-mic night on Thursday, May 24. Speakers were able to read...
By Nicole Martinson and McKinley Kellogg
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Bellingham to celebrate the 17th annual April Brews Day on Saturday, April 28.
...