On the overcast morning of Sept. 26, Baker Lake Trail was introduced as Whatcom County’s first entrant into the national Old-Growth Forest Network. A small crowd of area residents gathered amid the trees, some estimated to be over 120 years old, to watch the historic ceremony and participate in the dedication hike.
The Harvest festival at Tulip Town farm in Mount Vernon has begun. The annual festival is offering a selection of fun, fall-themed activities every weekend through the end of October. The 2021 Harvest marks the third year Tulip Town has put on the festival.
The new school year is approaching, which means high school sports are upon us, but will schools allow full attendance for fans?
The Northwest Washington Fair will be back Aug. 12 after being canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
No ticket? No problem! The SINI-HHA dance club at Western Washington University is releasing an online showcase titled “Perspectives” that will be available for anyone to view.
On June 26, Pure Fitness Martial Arts hosted its first fight event since February 2020.
Growing up in Bellingham, Washington, Eddie Hansen said he remembers going to Bloedel Donovan Park as a child.
Imagine getting the news that a family member is passing and the only way to be with them while they take their last breath is over FaceTime.
Time outdoors can provide opportunities for socialization and exercise, boosting moods and leading to positive changes in mental health. With COVID-19 sending record numbers to parks and trails, here are some expert tips and less trafficked spots for those who want to skip the crowds.
Crayola crayons and papier-mâché. When we were young we created our own art galleries that were stuck with magnets to the fridge. Now, we eat, sleep and work. We feel stressed all the time and we call it being an adult.
As COVID-19 drives scores of people to outdoor spaces, responsible recreation has risen to the forefront of many's attention. With individuals looking for a place to be free of pandemic restrictions, concern for the environment has grown as the likelihood of overuse and damage increase.
Bored while cleaning? Stuck in traffic? Can’t find any new music?
After a year of hard work and conceptualization, graduating Western Washington University students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program will finally get the chance to present their thesis projects to the public from now until June 11.
The Western Washington University men’s golf team is gaining three new recruits for the 2021-22 golf season.
The Western Washington University men’s golf team just completed their season with a nail-biting performance at the NCAA Division II regional tournament, where the team took eighth overall.
Perhaps it was primal instinct, or maybe it was cabin fever. Whatever the reason, COVID-19 has driven a record number of Washington residents to seek solace in nature — and the benefits people are feeling are backed by science.
The Western Washington University softball team concluded their postseason on May 19, in Irvine, California at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II West Regional.
After starting the season undefeated through their first five games, Western Washington University women’s soccer rematched against fierce rival Seattle Pacific University on the road in the rainy city.
The Western Washington University women’s volleyball team had a successful day on Saturday, May 15, defeating the Seattle Pacific University Falcons two times, winning the first match 3-1 and the second match 3-1.
Whatcom Smart Trips and Western Washington University are incentivizing people to get out and ride this May during bike month, with scavenger hunts, raffles and events.
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