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Whatcom View: Everyone can help city win energy prize

Bellingham residents certainly aren’t new to the idea of saving energy. Over the past several years many of us have taken measures to improve our homes, adopted new habits at work and school, and in general, have learned more about the effects of using energy on our environment. Overall, this…

2016-02-01
Office of Sustainability: What you do makes Western a better place 2016-01-27
Huxley environmental career fair slated for Feb. 11 2016-01-26
THE WORST DISASTER IN U.S. HISTORY IS COMING TO OREGON AND WASHINGTON

ose your eyes and imagine this for a moment. You went to sleep last night like any other night.

You woke up this morning to find the worst natural disaster in U.S. history within driving distance of your back yard.

Death and destruction can be found everywhere on the west side of…

2016-01-25
Lummi chairman to talk about issues facing Salish Sea

Lummi Nation Chairman Tim Ballew II will talk about the ecological and social issues facing the Salish Sea and how Lummi Nation has been working toward building strong communities.

His talk, part of the inaugural Salish Sea Speakers series, is at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, at…

2016-01-13
Take tour of Bellingham rain gardens on Saturday, Jan. 16

Learn how to curb stormwater pollution during a tour of rain gardens and other facilities Saturday, Jan. 16.

The free event runs 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It begins and ends at the at Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St.

2016-01-13
Smart waste sorting bins added to Red Square 2016-01-12
Despite the rain and snow, Northwest winter camping remains popular

It's wet. It's cold. It's dark. It's the season when most of us are snuggled up on the couch binge-watching our favorite shows.

But for some people, this is the prime season to get outside and go hiking and camping.

Michelle Altizer, a junior at Western…

2016-01-11
Electric-assist cargo trike arrives on campus 2016-01-05
Power down for winter break 2015-12-04
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