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Students for Ecological Restoration Club works to rehabilitate Sehome Hill Arboretum

By Natalie Jones

The idea for the Students for Ecological Restoration Club originated in spring 2024, when students Caleb Barville and his friend Bruce Cudkowicz realized Western Washington University didn’t have an ecological restoration club. With environmental science professor James Helfield as their faculty advisor, the club began hosting activities in the fall with Barville as director.

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Viking Voices: Terri Kempton

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OPINION: New Whatcom County jail and Behavioral Health Center pursues pro-mental health design

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Reaching new highs in cannabis research

Campus

Turmoil at the National Institute of Health brings uncertainty to WWU

By Liam Walsh | March 25

The first months of the Trump administration have brought uncertainty and complications to the National Institute of Health (NIH). A funding freeze, a communications freeze and overhead cost caps are among some of the challenges facing researchers at Western Washington University.

City & County

OPINION: Crisis care offers help before hospitalization

By Hope Rasa | March 22

City & County

OPINION: Where did all our Canadians go?

By Hope Rasa | March 20

City & County

RG Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill slated for cleanup this summer

By DuPree Nugent | March 18

Western

WWU student wins International Housewares Association's 32nd student design competition

By Roman Boyer | March 14

Western Washington University student David Griffin won first place at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 32nd student design competition, winning $3,500.

Grasshopper discovered in food at Viking Commons

By Adeline Roesler-Begalke and Jae Ranney | March 13

A grasshopper was found in a student’s food in the Viking Commons at Western Washington University on Feb. 23, 2025.

The word is Miyawaki: WWU restoration program plants biodiverse mini-forest on campus

By Jae Ranney | March 12

In fall 2023, Western Washington University’s Learning, Environment, Action and Discovery (LEAD) restoration group began restoring a portion of Western’s forested north campus using the unique Miyawaki planting method.

UPD enhances emergency resources following Edens Hall break-ins

By Kaitlyn Ward | March 6

On February 12, 2025, the University Police Department (UPD) investigated two incidents of malicious mischief and burglary in Edens Hall North. An unknown individual pried open cabinets and drawers in the front desk area of the building. No items were reported missing.

Local News

Bellingham’s food trucks: A flavorful blend of community and culture

By Mabaindu Mbawa | March 16

Food is a vital part of daily life that can unite people across cultures. Bellingham embraces this idea with a diverse selection of delicious dishes from 25 different food trucks, trailers, carts and pop-ups in Bellingham.

Revised Landmark Tree Ordinance moves on to final vote

By DuPree Nugent | March 7

On Feb. 24, the City of Bellingham held a public hearing to revise and extend the interim landmark tree ordinance for an additional six months.

Q&A: Nadine van Niekerk: How Stones Throw Brewery is honoring women in the brewing industry

By Madelyn Jones | March 7

On March 8, brewers and beer aficionados alike will gather at Stones Throw Brewery to celebrate International Women’s Day.

Bellingham considers plans for bike lane improvement

By DuPree Nugent | March 4

The City of Bellingham will use successes and shortcomings gathered from the Holly Street bike lane pilot program to develop interim improvements to bike lanes.

Sports Recreation

Through rain and mud, Bellingham mountain bikers ride on

By Beck Hanson | March 12

Despite the colder weather, mountain bikers in Bellingham ride on through the winter, embracing the unique challenges that it brings.

OPINION: The community you've been looking for could be one sport away

By Mary d'Arcy | March 12

I never felt like a strong student. While many of my friends excelled in advanced classes, I felt lost. Sports saved me.

WWU track and field wins back-to-back GNAC Championships

By Tyler Noonan | February 27

Western Washington University’s track & field team broke 11 school records on the way to its second consecutive Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Championship.

2024 WWU Women's Soccer | NCAA Second Round | CPP 1, WWU 0 | Nov. 23, 2024

The coach behind WWU soccer's decades of success

By Tyler Noonan | February 26

From playing on a team with his brother as a child to competing in a professional indoor league to coaching at Western Washington University, Travis Connell has dedicated his life to soccer.

Opinion

Students for Ecological Restoration Club works to rehabilitate Sehome Hill Arboretum

Turmoil at the National Institute of Health brings uncertainty to WWU

OPINION: Crisis care offers help before hospitalization

OPINION: Where did all our Canadians go?

RG Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill slated for cleanup this summer

Western

WWU student wins International Housewares Association's 32nd student design competition

Grasshopper discovered in food at Viking Commons

The word is Miyawaki: WWU restoration program plants biodiverse mini-forest on campus

UPD enhances emergency resources following Edens Hall break-ins

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Bellingham’s food trucks: A flavorful blend of community and culture

Revised Landmark Tree Ordinance moves on to final vote

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Bellingham considers plans for bike lane improvement

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Through rain and mud, Bellingham mountain bikers ride on

OPINION: The community you've been looking for could be one sport away

WWU track and field wins back-to-back GNAC Championships

The coach behind WWU soccer's decades of success

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