Christian Larrañaga (he/him) is a Sports and Recreation reporter for The Front. He is in his second year at Western, majoring in Visual Journalism, and is in his first quarter at The Front. Christian spends his time in the outdoors, playing soccer or hanging out with friends. You can reach him at christianlarranaga.thefront@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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