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For many in Whatcom County, casinos are more than just a place to gamble. They are social hubs, spaces for excitement and sometimes, moments of personal satisfaction and relief.
On Sept. 26, the City of Bellingham reopened North Lake Samish Bridge, restoring public access to one of Whatcom County’s most beloved natural spaces, Samish Park.
Between rising tuition, sky-high rent and a job market that seems reluctant to pay above minimum wage, many college students are learning that a single paycheck just doesn’t cut it anymore. Instead of taking on another part-time job, more students are turning to their own ventures and starting side hustles.
It’s been a month since Bellingham’s newest club, -HUT-, first opened its doors, but the venue is just getting started. Founded by the owners of Rumors Cabaret, -HUT- aims to be a space where everyone, especially young people, can feel free to be themselves and enjoy the music.
Grandma’s House, a DIY music venue near campus, will be closing indefinitely this month due to landlord renovations after 10 years of shows.
“Everyone is asking the question, ‘How much are we going to eat the cost of tariffs before passing that on to our customers?’” says Tim Shenkin, co-owner of Makeworth, a bright, plant-filled, brick-and-mortar coffee shop on North State Street.
While American prisons are typically geared toward incarceration, a growing movement believes that true rehabilitation may begin between the pages of a book.
The Western Washington University men’s soccer team is off to a flying start in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference play after defeating the Saint Martin’s University Saints 4-0 at Robert S. Harrington Field on Thursday night.
Western students returning to campus this fall will no longer be using their Western Cards to board WTA buses. As of June 23, 2025, the university has fully transitioned to a digital bus pass system through the Umo Mobility app.
Editor's Note: This story was written last quarter. The author was a member of The Front's spring 2025 staff.
Downtown Sounds has officially returned for the summer. The first event, held July 9 at the intersection of Bay Street and Prospect Street, went from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and was the beginning of a summer-long event. These events will continue every Wednesday night until Aug. 6.
Rock climbing is reaching new heights in Bellingham, not only as a physical outlet, but as a strong social engagement tool and hidden gem for mental well-being. With Vital’s rope gym on the way at 315 W. Holly St., the expansion of the local climbing scene is on the horizon, offering climbers a new space to grow their skills.
Some Western students say the school’s emergency housing program has helped them stay enrolled during times of unexpected housing insecurity.
The Bellingham City Council is moving forward with an ordinance designed to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ residents, especially transgender and nonbinary individuals, by adding anti-discrimination language to city law.
A small room in the Clover Block building in downtown Bellingham beams with light and the sounds of community. It hosts Community to Community’s participation labs — one of many events the group organizes to fight for better conditions for farm workers, immigrants and food sovereignty in Skagit and Whatcom counties.
Why more Western students are renting off campus
Coaches and teammates that know Maddy Grandbois know that she won’t back down from a good challenge, and will give her best at whatever she is doing. Grandbois’ attitude and determination will be missed on the women’s basketball team and shot put team.
The Gamwell Home
Group projects: two words that can ruin a perfectly good syllabus. These assignments are often justified as a way to teach collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills. While they have long been a staple in college classrooms, many students say the reality doesn’t match the theory.
From May 20–21, I and five others were able to summit and partially ski down Mount Rainier, taking in beautiful views of the deep blue, snow-covered Cascade mountains below us and the vibrant blue glaciers surrounding us.
Solutions by The State News
