Education
3 months ago
Western Washington University sees drop in enrollment

That’s roughly 300 less than last year’s incoming class, marking the third straight fall of declining enrollment following a post-pandemic surge.

Education
3 months ago
WWU partners with Whatcom Community College to boost university enrollment

Admission to WWU is now guaranteed for any WCC student that has a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and has completed one of two Associate’s transfer degrees.

Education
4 months ago
Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows

Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.

Crime
4 months ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus

According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a “broad, nonspecific threat” near Wilson Library.

Traffic
4 months ago
Bellingham school bus involved in traffic collision on Lakeway Drive

Bellingham Public Schools says the bus was turning onto Lakeway Drive when the collision occurred.

Education
4 months ago
Washington co-leads 16-state lawsuit against funding cuts to sex health education

Washington state law requires classes to use inclusive language to all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.

Education
4 months ago
Western students return to Bellingham, President Randhawa announces new plan to boost enrollment

In an effort to prevent further layoffs, Randhawa announced a new plan he calls the Presidential Strategic Enrollment Growth Initiative.

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Kevin Coleman & Tatiana Stone: Directors of Bellingham SeaFeast

Meet the directors behind Bellingham SeaFeast, an event created to connect and educate the community about Whatcom County’s maritime history.

Community Events
4 months ago
WWU’s ‘First Night Out’ hits downtown Bellingham this week

Join a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square for live music presented by Blue Room, a block party, and a chance to explore over 30 downtown businesses.

Education
4 months ago
Student at Anacortes Middle School in custody following reported threat

After the investigation, the department says officers arrested a juvenile on suspicion of threatening to bomb or injure property.