Getting outside and making an impact
By Christian Larrañaga | October 20Whether someone is looking to spend some time outdoors, connect with nature or with other people, a Whatcom Million Trees Project planting event could be a way to do all three.
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Who let the dogs out? Galbraith Trail Hounds did
By Ben Magnus | May 12It's not just humans that need time to decompress, dogs do too.
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Kayak polo in Bellingham is still thriving 27 years later
By Brady Rufner | May 3Every Wednesday and Sunday, a group of six to 20 people gather at Marine Park for kayak polo. This game originated in Great Britain in the late 19th century and was introduced to Bellingham by Gary Southstone, the founder of Kayak Polo Bellingham. Southstone first played the sport with a group in Seattle during the late ‘90s, where they played with some creative twists.
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Pickleball is alive and well at Western
By Jonah Billings | May 1It may not be a new phenomenon, but now more than ever, the sport of pickleball is thriving at Western Washington University.
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Chuckanut Sports Car Club enters its 68th year driven by competition and community
By Ben Magnus | April 23Editors 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.
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Bellingham youth riders push limits at local mountain biking race
By Ben Magnus | April 8The 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).
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Through rain and mud, Bellingham mountain bikers ride on
By Beck Hanson | March 12Despite the colder weather, mountain bikers in Bellingham ride on through the winter, embracing the unique challenges that it brings.
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Stay active and make friends with Bellingham’s Adult Sports Leagues
By Tyler Noonan | February 20The 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.
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Getting through the winter with friends and skis
By Beck Hanson | February 4Local 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.
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Resolutions of fitness have Bellingham residents getting active and setting goals
By Sophia Raymond | January 27Shortly 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.
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Bellingham Folk Festival changes format for the first time in 10 years
By Jackson Kelly | January 22Bellingham’s Folk Festival starts Jan. 23, with events happening daily through Jan. 26 in downtown Bellingham.
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Exercising together in group fitness classes at WWU’s rec center
By Tyler Noonan | January 15The 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.
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Gym-ing 101
By Jackie Hopkins | November 27For 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.
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Level up your evening: where every drink is a power-up
By Jackie Hopkins | October 29Fairhaven's 1-Up Lounge is changing the gaming scene with craft cocktails and mocktails, paired with over 4,000 gaming options. The lively sounds of people chattering and buttons clicking creates an intimate gaming experience for people of all ages. The 1-Up Lounge has been open since 2017 at 121 McKenzie Ave., Bellingham, Wash.
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Vikings battle more than just weather in a 2-1 victory against the Yellowjackets
By Alex Couckuyt | October 24The Western Washington University men's soccer team prevailed in a 2-1 victory over Montana State University Billings on a windy, wet, and cold Saturday afternoon at Robert S. Harrington Field. Western boosted its record to 4-4-3 overall and 2-2-1 in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference play with back-to-back victories last week. The Vikings are now tied for fourth place in GNAC with MSUB.
