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Lakewood celebrates 100 years

Lakewood celebrated its extensive past and looked forward to a bright future during Saturday’s 100th anniversary of the Lake Whatcom hot spot. 

Owned and operated by Western Washington University, Lakewood offers an array of watercraft, from paddle boards to sailboats, and is host to…

2022-05-16
Excessive Heat Warning set for Western Washington this weekend as Lakewood opens for summer 2021-06-25
Local sailors represent Bellingham at US Sailing Junior Nationals

After winning the Sears Junior Sailing Championship Qualifier in Seattle, Jeffrey Werner and Liam Hood knew they were in for tough competition at the U.S. Junior Championships in Traverse City, Mich.

After all, some of their competitors were slated to sail in the Junior National Olympics…

2014-08-13
A look at what Lakewood has to offer 2014-07-15
Road work to cause closures on Lake Whatcom Boulevard

Commuters between Bellingham and Sudden Valley may need to change their route as a project is set to close a portion of Lake Whatcom Boulevard starting Thursday, Aug. 16.

Whatcom County Public Works crews began prepping for work on about three miles of road between Lake Louise and…

2012-08-15
Bellingham council may close boat launch to stop invasive species into Lake Whatcom

The Bellingham City Council appears willing to consider a shutdown of the Bloedel-Donovan Park boat launch until an inspection and decontamination system can be set up to prevent introduction of zebra and quagga mussels.
No such shutdown proposal appeared on the council's Monday,…

2012-04-25
Snow, glassy waters and rainbows at the Lakewood Regatta

Racers were welcomed to Lakewood, Wash., with cold 34 degree temps, snowing, and glassy waters at Western Washington University’s Lakewood Regatta, Saturday, March 17. Light winds started to fill around 11 a.m. and 18 FJs and 11 Alphas sailboats began racing. Winds and temperatures built…

2012-03-20
Lake Whatcom boaters could face inspection to deter mussel invasion

As soon as this summer, watercraft ranging from float planes and motorboats to canoes and kayaks could face mandatory inspections as they launch in Lake Whatcom, as local governments ramp up their efforts to prevent nasty invasive mussels from finding their way into the city's water supply…

2012-03-09
Invasive Asian clams found in Lake Whatcom

Asian clams have been found in Lake Whatcom, and their discovery has raised concerns that the non-native species could harm water quality, clog water-intake pipes, and stink up beaches as they accumulate and die off.
City and county officials are surveying the lake to determine the extent…

2011-10-06
Sailing onward: Western’s sailing club is among the nation’s best

The Viking’s sailing team needs to place in the top nine at the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Co-ed Dinghy Nationals on Saturday, April 30 to make the national championships.

2011-04-28
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