Shredding through heaps of snow, trees and drops is a regular occurrence for Western Washington University’s Freeride Ski and Snowboard team. The sport tests the limits of each athlete as they maneuver through all the features a mountain offers during competitions.
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hopes to bring a world record to Whatcom County as they host an attempt to break the record for the largest Polar Bear Dip in the world.
Sehome Unified sports program forges a legacy of inclusivity in culture and the community. The program has established an environment that provides access to competitive sports, while still creating bonds, empathy and understanding within sports.
Western Washington University volleyball made a strong attack, clutching the first set of the match. The team put up a strong front but was unable to continue the momentum the rest of the night, leading to a 1-3 loss to Simon Fraser on Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. in the WECU Court at Carver gym.
The Vikings clinched back-to-back regular-season GNAC titles with the draw, and improved their record to 10-0-3 in conference play and 12-1-5 overall this season, with one game left to play before the postseason as of Thursday, Nov. 6.
Jose Perez joined the Western Washington University men's soccer team in the summer and has instantly made an impact on the team, contributing four goals and three assists in his 15 appearances so far for the Vikings, having the second-highest points tally thus far for the team.
Freshman Cecilia “Cece” Villagomez Edvalson makes a dashing start to her cross-country season. While the transition from high school to college athletics can be challenging, Villagomez Edvalson is progressing both in practice and on the course.
The Western Washington University men’s hockey team won both games over the Idaho Vandals this weekend, extending its win streak to 10 as the halfway point in the season approaches.
On WECU Court in Carver Gym, located on Western's campus in Bellingham, Wash., the Vikings beat the Eagles 135-57 to wrap up their preseason and had the opportunity to share the court with another local team.
Vikings lunged into an attacking stance minutes into the game, a strong start leading to their win against the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks, 3-1, at Robert S. Harrington Field on Thursday night. Midfielder Mie Cairns scored a goal within the first few minutes of the women’s soccer match.
Whether 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.
Although Bellingham hosts a bountiful number of lakes, watersports have still been inaccessible to many students and residents. To combat this issue, local watersport teams and businesses promote inclusive practices and opportunities to broaden access to the activity.
The Vikings made a comeback on Thursday, bringing even more team spirit and confidence to the women’s volleyball team.
In a town where the average rent has increased by $200 in just a year, side hustles aren’t just trendy, they’re survival.
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.
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.
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.
I jerry-rigged my life to a bike for a weekend, I now strive for that ability in my everyday life.
Sunday afternoon was all smiles and champagne for the Birch Equipment Ski to Sea team, as they made history by taking home their fourth victory in a row in Whatcom County’s original multisport relay race.
Sandwiched between the Cascades and Canadian Rockies, Bellingham works up an appetite for some epic adventures in the mountains. Mountaineering offers a fun and challenging way to recreate in the mountains.
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