City & County

BRIEF: Urban Market aims for convenience

By Joshua Kornfeld | August 5

Does your local gas station have a customer of the week? Urban Market does. Urban Market is located at 200 36th St., replacing the former 76 gas station.

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Opinion

OPINION: What is a ‘Hot Girl Summer’?

By Tallie Johnson | August 5

The term “Hot Girl Summer” was popularized in 2019 by the release of Megan Thee Stallion’s song by the same name. Across social media platforms, there doesn’t appear to be one clear-cut definition of what a hot girl summer is or who can even partake to begin with – and despite what the name might suggest, it’s not limited by gender. 

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City & County

Mayoral candidates share visions for Bellingham as two advance to general election

By Grace Eaton and Joshua Kornfeld | August 3

On Tuesday, August 1, Whatcom County voters filed their ballots to be counted in the Whatcom County 2023 Primary Election. The two candidates with the most votes will both appear on the November election ballot. 

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City & County

PHOTOS: Strength and determination found in one triathlon

By Briana Tuvey | July 30

For more than 12 years, the Lake Whatcom Triathlon has brought together athletes from all over Whatcom County for a fun and safe competition. 

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City & County

CDC ends emergency federal COVID-19 declaration

By Joshua Kornfeld | July 30

As of July 15, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported national new COVID-19 hospitalizations at 7,109, in comparison to 150,674 reported on Jan. 15, 2022. Statewide, the CDC reported 131 hospital admissions as of July 8, 2023.

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City & County

Which Bellingham trail will be your dog’s favorite?

By Emma Flentke | July 23

It's summertime and you're trying to get outside with your furry friend. But not all trails and parks are accommodating for dogs. So, what are the best Bellingham options for you and your pup? 

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City & County

BRIEF: 2023 Tour de Whatcom

By Grace Eaton | July 21

A predicted 700 to 750 bicyclists will be participating in the 2023 Tour de Whatcom on Saturday, July 22, said Executive Director of Whatcom Events Anna Rankin.  

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Campus

The Outback’s free farmers market shares the harvest

By Meghan Fenwick | July 19

As flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables bloom this summer, so do opportunities to connect with fellow students and growers through food. 

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Opinion

OPINION: The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad date

By Tallie Johnson | July 17

We’ve all been there – a date riddled with awkward silences, repeatedly looking at the time wondering how much longer till it’s over or trying to find a plausible excuse to abruptly, yet politely, end the date. 

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City & County

BRIEF: Pride parade returns to Bellingham for second year since COVID-19

By Carlee Schram | July 17

Pride returned this year with Pride IN Bellingham, a weekend of events and celebrations in downtown Bellingham. 

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Campus

After 12 years, Aramark is out as food provider for WWU

By Meghan Fenwick | July 14

A new food services company, Chartwells Higher Education, will take over Western Washington University’s campus dining needs on Sept. 1 as the university ends a partnership with Aramark that has lasted over a decade. 

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City & County

Community Narcan programs aim to address the opioid crisis

By Joshua Kornfeld | July 14

In March 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray that can reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. 

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City & County

BRIEF: Red Ginger Asian Cuisine opens in New Peking’s 37-year-old location

By Connor O'Boyle | July 14

On Bellingham’s bustling East Maple Street, a new restaurant, Red Ginger Asian Cuisine, is taking over the location of the recently retired Chinese restaurant New Peking.  

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Campus

BRIEF: Club Hub holds awards gala

By Thalia Coulter | June 12

The Western Washington University Associated Students Club Activities Office, or Club Hub, held the annual Club Awards Gala on May 31.