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Local group starts program against domestic violence

Members and staff of the Bellingham-Whatcom County Commission Against Domestic Violence, government officials and representatives from several Whatcom County organizations revealed a new program to educate students how to spot warning signs and prevent domestic violence in the community, at a…

Western club serves more than 200 people at Seattle food bank

The Muslim Student Associations from Western Washington University and the University of Washington distributed sandwiches at the North Helpline Food Bank in Seattle on Saturday, Nov. 23.
The night before, Western’s MSA members met for about two hours to make sandwiches from the 24 pounds…

Western staff volunteer at the Humane Society

Three Western Washington University Extended Education staffers finished a more than one-month-long volunteer project with the Whatcom Humane Society on Friday, Nov. 22.
The goal of the project involved placing two-inch slats in a chain link fence that stretches about 40 yards between the…

What's closed Thanksgiving, Black Friday in Whatcom County

If you're waiting until after work Wednesday, Nov. 27, to run all of your errands, you should call ahead. Some small businesses will close early Wednesday to allow employees extra travel time for Thanksgiving.

Many businesses and services are closed Thursday for the holiday while…

Bellingham police bust underage party near scene of October riot

Police busted a rowdy party teeming with underage drinkers near Western Washington University's north campus this weekend, less than a block from the scene of a riot that made national news in October.

A total of 30 people were cited for minor in possession of…

Western to pursue Changemaker Campus status
Fifteen minutes, tops, then we're out of here!

Who crosses the border at Point Roberts? The picture painted by a recent survey is overwhelmingly one of Canadians who come down for gas and mail, and they only stay on the Point for 15 minutes.

This year Point Roberts was included in the Whatcom Council of Governments (COG) and Western…

Walking for hope: Western suicide awareness group hosts third annual walk

The Viking Union Multipurpose Room falls silent except for the faint buzzing of a fan as about 90 students take a moment to remember people who have taken their own lives.
Onstage, Western Washington University senior Alex Vlahosotiros takes a breath, looking up to break the silence before…

Students send letters, lyrics to people in the Philippines

About 100 Western Washington University students and Bellingham, Wash., community members gathered Thursday night, Nov. 20, to offer thoughts and prayers for Typhoon Haiyan victims.
The Filipino-American Student Association hosted the vigil and members asked attendees if they knew someone…

Commencement set for 10 a.m. Dec. 14
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