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WWU president dismayed by weekend melee off-campus

Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard acknowledged Monday that the school is facing challenges concerning student drug and alcohol use. But he says the off-campus melee on Saturday is anathema to the university's culture.

2013-10-14
WWU student retracts report of sexual assault in Happy Valley

A Western Washington University student falsely reported a sexual assault last month in the Happy Valley neighborhood, police said Friday, Oct. 11.

The woman, 22, told detectives she'd been sexually assaulted by two men while walking home on Taylor Avenue in the early morning hours…

2013-10-14
Statement by WWU President Bruce Shepard and Associated Students President Carly Roberts 2013-10-14
WWU to test Western Alert notification system Thursday, Oct. 17 2013-10-11
WWU student reports sexual assault near campus

A 22-year-old Western Washington University student reported being sexually assaulted by two men early Saturday morning, Sept. 28, according to Bellingham police.

2013-09-30
WWU police chief departs for Pike Place security job

Randy Stegmeier, the police chief at Western Washington University for the past five years, ends his tenure this week to take a job as manager of security at Pike Place Market.

The Western Front ran this story today on Stegmeier's departure.

2013-09-27
Chief leaves WWU PD

After five years as Western’s chief of police and director of public safety, Randy Stegmeier will leave for a position with the Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA).
Previous Assistant Chief Darin Rasmussen, who will now serve as Western’s interim chief of police…

2013-09-27
As students move in, WWU warns marijuana still banned on campus

As Western Washington University students move in for the first full school year after state voters legalized recreational marijuana use, campus officials say their pot policies will stay put.

With state and federal laws in conflict - and millions in federal money possibly at stake - that…

2013-09-23
Extra DUI enforcement begins Aug. 16 in Whatcom County

Multiple law enforcement agencies across Whatcom County will be participating in a focused crackdown on people driving under the influence of alcohol, marijuana or other drugs starting Friday, Aug. 16.

The annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will involve extra patrol officers…

2013-08-12
Campus advisory: Male reported exposing himself near south campus 2013-05-30
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