Editors Note: This story has been updated to correct a few errors: A misspelling of Emilio Lopata's last name, a correction that Alexis Brinley was racing a shared car, not her own, and a correction of upcoming events on April 26–27 as well as the cost to compete. The Front regrets the errors.
It’s business as usual for Western Washington University golfer David Sibbett, who has quickly made his presence felt on Western’s golf program after transferring from Highline College this year.
Western Washington University men’s soccer beat the University of Washington Huskies 1-0 in a sunny spring scrimmage at Husky Soccer Stadium on Saturday, April 12.
The stoke was high Saturday morning as youth riders gathered for registration at the top of Cheech and Chong's Wild Ride for the third race of the year, hosted by Galbraith Gravity Racing (GGR).
Despite the colder weather, mountain bikers in Bellingham ride on through the winter, embracing the unique challenges that it brings.
I never felt like a strong student. While many of my friends excelled in advanced classes, I felt lost. Sports saved me.
Western Washington University’s track & field team broke 11 school records on the way to its second consecutive Great Northwest Athletic Conference Indoor Championship.
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.
The City of Bellingham offers seven Adult Sports Leagues annually. Providing community members with opportunities to stay active and connect. Leagues include indoor volleyball, sand volleyball, basketball, softball, badminton, kickball and roundnet. Fees vary by sport.
The Western Washington University women’s basketball team fell 72-40 to the No. 20 nationally-ranked University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves on Thursday, Feb. 13, at Sam Carver Gymnasium in Bellingham, Wash. This was their second meeting of the season after losing 67-59 in their first meeting in Alaska on Jan. 18, 2025.
The Western Washington University women's rowing team is preparing for the 2025 season after winning its ninth NCAA national championship in 2024. This win marked Western’s first national title since 2017 and was their 20th appearance in the championship.
Local outdoor retailer Backcountry Essentials is offering tuning workshops for skiers and snowboarders where participants will learn how to maintain their gear. The workshop is a great way to get together with the ski community in Bellingham and offers skills for people eager to learn.
Western Washington University’s men’s rugby team is hosting a high school rugby camp, drawing in students from across the Pacific Northwest.
Shortly after the holidays, New Year’s resolutions of fitness are turning into action. According to Statista, a global data platform, resolutions of eating healthier, exercising more and losing weight are among the most popular resolutions this year after saving money.
Bellingham’s Folk Festival starts Jan. 23, with events happening daily through Jan. 26 in downtown Bellingham.
The Wade King Student Recreation Center at Western Washington University offers 11 group fitness classes this quarter for students looking to work out alongside others in the campus community.
Maleah Andrews put together a stellar freshman season for the Vikings’ softball team in 2024. She started in all 64 of the Vikings’ games, batted .354/.456/.593 with 18 doubles and 34 RBIs and belted a walk-off eighth-inning home run to defeat California State University Dominguez Hills, sending the team to the NCAA DII Softball World Series.
For many, stepping into a weight room can set your pulse racing before your workout has even begun. With eyes constantly watching, your palms sweat — finding a spot to sit or stand can seem like an impossible task.
The Vikings celebrated senior night by defeating Western Oregon University 1-0 in their final match of the season on Thursday, Nov. 14., at Robert S. Harrington Field.
It’s a breezy November afternoon, and a crowd of Western Washington University men’s soccer supporters at Robert S. Harrington Field watch closely as their Vikings take on Saint Martin’s University. Their eyes skim right over the few individuals stalking the sidelines of the pitch, bundled up against the autumn chill with cameras in hand.
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