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Urban villages good for Bellingham’s future

Urban villages are powerful zoning tools that have been used successfully in many communities, including Bellingham. Since 2006, over 1,000 dwelling units (45 percent of all residential units built in Bellingham) have been located in our urban villages.

2016-05-24
Extra patrols starting May 23 will emphasize seat belt safety

Many Whatcom County law enforcement agencies will increase patrols from Monday, May 23, to Sunday, June 5, as part of a national movement to promote seat belt safety.

Police departments in Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale, Lynden, Everson and at Western Washington University, as well as the…

2016-05-23
Candidates for state superintendent to meet in Bellingham forum

Candidates running for state Superintendent for Public Instruction will participate Wednesday, May 25, in a public forum.

The forum is scheduled for 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave.

The Superintendent for Public Instruction oversees the state’s 295 K-12…

2016-05-23
WWU artists needed for Art Walk June 3 at Western City Center 2016-05-19
Learning center builds relationships

A Watered Garden Family Learning Center was established in 2003 and had about six volunteers in 2015. Volunteers who share their time and experience with the learners come from various backgrounds and cultures. Most are students at Western Washington University and are adding capacity to their…

2016-05-19
WTA seeks input from bus riders on future service 2016-05-19
Redevelopment begins on Bellingham’s waterfront

Bellingham’s historic Granary Building, home to the famed photo spot the “heart of Bellingham,” will begin to undergo redevelopment May 19.

The historic Granary building, built in 1928, which used to be an egg and poultry business, sits as an empty building on Bellingham’s waterfront.…

2016-05-19
ODESZA, Mayor Linville honored at alumni awards

The annual Alumni Awards and Recognition Celebration brought together community members to celebrate the achievements and successes of campus alumni, like the music duo ODESZA and Mayor Kelli Linville.

Among those awarded were 12 alumni, two professional friends to the university and a…

2016-05-18
Playbook for Transfer

Researchers have known for a while now that most community college students want to earn a bachelor's degree, but few go on to do so.
Only 14 percent of students who first enroll at a community college transfer and eventually earn a four-year degree within a six-year period. It's…

2016-05-17
WWU’s youth program teaches theater, life skills

Students from kindergarten through high school learn that “theater is a team sport” in Western Washington University’s Summer Youth Theatre Institute.

The institute will celebrate its 10th anniversary this summer under the direction of Deb Currier, an associate professor of theater.

2016-05-17
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