Oren Roberts (they/them) is the opinions editor for The Front this fall. Previously, they wrote for The Front as a City News reporter. They are a senior studying news/editorial journalism. When not writing or editing, they enjoy brewing kombucha, taking long walks and photographing the beauty of Bellingham. You can reach them at westernfront.opeditor@gmail.com
On Tuesday, the multipurpose room in Western’s Viking Union transformed into a temporary election center. The “voting hub” gave students the opportunity to cast their ballots in-person — 'I Voted' stickers and all — without ever having to leave campus.
Your ballot is likely already in your mail pile – so, don’t wait until November to fill it out and bring it to a drop box near you.
The new bike lane makes downtown Bellingham more accessible to cyclists; feedback on the project has raised concerns about safety.
Pro-Palestine organizers held a press conference on Thursday to talk about the memorandum of understanding they reached with Western. The memorandum establishes a set of principles for the university to follow going forward.
WWU reaches a “historic” agreement with the organizers of the pro-Palestine encampment on Wednesday.
Patrick Sutton has represented homeowners in cases that overturned short-term rental bans in Austin, Dickinson and other Texas cities. Now, the real estate lawyer is making moves in Bellingham.
Here’s what we know after a week of the pro-Palestine encampment outside Old Main.
State Route 20’s iconic mountain views make it a popular recreation destination. Even with an early spring reopening, travelers should still be wary of inclement weather and avalanche risk.
ABC’s lease with the Port was terminated in March after allegations of polluting activity earlier this year. Now, the company has withdrawn its application to build a metal shredder on Marine Drive.
Public comment periods offer an opportunity to share opinions and engage with the community. Here’s how to make the most out of your three minutes before the City Council.
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