At Western Washington University, a student-run boxing club is giving women and nonbinary students something most gyms rarely do: a place to throw punches, talk through their feelings and build community without hypermasculine pressure.
While SNAP Benefits were in flux, numerous Bellingham businesses stepped up to support their community.
Western Washington University's first pop culture magazine, devoted to uplifting Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) voices on campus, had its official launch on Oct. 25th, 2025.
Dylan Gibson may no longer be struggling with a chilly office, but the same cannot be said for all of his colleagues at Miller Hall.
Students may not notice Dr. Pepper Man until a can of Dr. Pepper is suddenly in their hands, before his quick departure and subsequent posting of the interaction on his social media accounts. The fast handoff and his anonymous nature have quickly become a viral campus moment.
For many women and gender-diverse students at Western Washington University and Washington state, access to reproductive healthcare is more than a clinic appointment; it's a lifeline. But federal cuts to Planned Parenthood, coupled with shifting state funding, are reshaping who can access care, when and how.
The Port of Bellingham approved a lease agreement with Puget Sound Energy on Oct. 21 to install a solar array on the Fisherman’s Pavilion roof at Squalicum Harbor as part of a community solar program.
2025 marks the 5th year of WACK’s studio tour. On Nov. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., multiple studio locations in Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden will open their doors to the public, inviting guests to peruse artists’ clay creations and attend ceramics demonstrations.
It was the second nationwide demonstration in the movement against what the No Kings organizers were calling “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”
David Brauhn, the city of Bellingham’s assistant communications and community relations director, said that the state allows cities to use funds from this sales tax for a broad range of public safety-related purposes.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hopes to bring a world record to Whatcom County as they host an attempt to break the record for the largest Polar Bear Dip in the world.
Sehome Unified sports program forges a legacy of inclusivity in culture and the community. The program has established an environment that provides access to competitive sports, while still creating bonds, empathy and understanding within sports.
Western Washington University volleyball made a strong attack, clutching the first set of the match. The team put up a strong front but was unable to continue the momentum the rest of the night, leading to a 1-3 loss to Simon Fraser on Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the WECU Court at Carver gym.
The Vikings clinched back-to-back regular-season GNAC titles with the draw, and improved their record to 10-0-3 in conference play and 12-1-5 overall this season, with one game left to play before the postseason as of Thursday, Nov. 6.
The Whatcom Transportation Authority proposed a fare increase to buses in the county, raising prices from $1 to $2. While this would be the first increase since 2008, there’s concern over what this change could mean for riders.
With rising tuition costs, students are being forced to think more critically about their future and if they’re the right fit for a college setting. There is not one learning style that fits all, and it’s important to assess if the college schedule is meant for you.
Clubs are a catalyst for community, academic growth and professional preparedness; if the Club Hub doesn’t offer what you’re looking for, start your own.
Being poor in America often means paying more for the basics of survival. From unaffordable housing and overpriced groceries to overdraft fees and payday loans, the cost of simply existing without wealth is nearly impossible to escape.
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