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Amazon Hub lockers expected to be convenient addition to Western residence halls
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (603+ words) Amazon Hub lockers have arrived on north and south campus near residence halls at Western Washington University, bypassing residence hall mail rooms for Amazon package delivery. Western's Residence Life Programming Board and university mail services hope these lockers provide convenient…...
Contaminated shellfish linked to five illnesses in Whatcom County
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (811+ words) Contaminated oysters and clams sold at three Bellingham locations (the downtown Community Food Co-op, Keenan's at the Pier and Rock & Rye Oyster House) between March 22 and April 9 were recalled by the FDA and the Washington State Department of Health on…...
Western students transform ideas into films in just 48 hours
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (612+ words) From being assigned random genres to navigating the rush of last-minute editing, Western Washington University's 48-hour film festival challenges students to create an original short film in just two days." Registration for this unique event is open now on the…...
Miller Market begins accepting SNAP benefits
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (606+ words) Western Washington University students and staff can now use their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at Miller Market to purchase groceries and grab-and-go snacks. This change, which became effective on April 20, 2026, is a step toward improving food security on campus....
Post Point incinerator upgrades spark backlash from environmentalists
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (605+ words) Slated upgrades for the incinerators at the Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant have left local environmentalists frustrated, with a $40 million price tag pushing community members to look at alternatives. The upgrades come after violations of the Northwest Clean Air Agency's…...
Make a splash outside this summer
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (850+ words) With recent record-breaking heat across Western Washington, people in Bellingham may be left to find unique ways to stay cool this summer. With the rising cost of living, it may be difficult for some to afford to try new ways…...
Western students transform ideas into films in just 48 hours - The Front
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (612+ words) From being assigned random genres to navigating the rush of last-minute editing, Western Washington University's 48-hour film festival challenges students to create an original short film in just two days." Registration for this unique event is open now on the…...
Port of Bellingham announces dates for 2027 closure of Bellingham International Airport
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (684+ words) Bellingham International Airport will close for 30 days in the summer of 2027 as construction crews repair many parts of the airport, primarily the single runway. The Port of Bellingham issued the closures set to be from July 20 through August 19, 2027. The $25 million…...
More than just a market
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (942+ words) The sun shines brightly on a warm Saturday morning in downtown Bellingham as upwards of 120 vendors set up their booths and gear up for a busy and bustling day " it's officially farmers market season once again." Birds are chirping and…...
WSDOT's new report highlights complications between passenger, freight rail
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (698+ words) Every four years, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) releases a state rail plan that outlines the state's goals for both freight and passenger rail upkeep and expansion. While the last rail plan was released in 2020 and the current…...