Slowing it down: Bellingham initiates citywide speed limit lowering project
The Front
As motor vehicle-related injuries fall year by year, the City of Bellingham continues to push for road safety as fast as it can
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Until sunrise: Bellingham’s Sh’Bang Festival always sets itself apart from the pack
The Front
In a world of manicured, sponsored and profit-making markets, festivals and concerts, The Front’s city news reporter Benji Cook experiences firsthand the festival that proves community is more than enough to create something special
Options for Bellingham houseless collapse as free resources stall
The Front
How downtown alley closures have affected Bellingham’s houseless community
Noisy Waters Mural Festival returns more colorful than ever in 4th year
The Front
In a city full of murals, the three-day competition brings together a roster of global artists
Northwest Tune-Up Fest Photo Gallery
The Front
Scenes from The Northwest Tune-Up Fest on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Bellingham, Wash. The Northwest Tune-Up Fest hosts a number of races and public competitions for all kinds of riders.
Countdown to Aug. 4 primary election deadline begins
The Front
Voting in full swing as Whatcom County election officials send and process ballots
How Northwest Tune-Up Fest is shaping the future of Bellingham’s bike scene
The Front
How Northwest Tune-Up Fest is shaping the future of Bellingham’s bike scene
OPINION: Bellingham food vendors shouldn’t have to drain their wallets on county permit fees
The Front
OPINION: Bellingham food vendors shouldn’t have to drain their wallets on county permit fees
Q&A: Whatcom County’s photography legend on darkrooms, coaching and the future of photo in the Pacific Northwest
The Front
Alan Sanders is a world-renowned photographer who has been operating in the region since the 1970s, beginning his work in Alaska. Sanders says he has no specialty; he is proficient in nature photography, street and portrait work, graphic design, darkroom printing and digital negative making alike.
The four-year degree becomes harder to reach at WWU
The Front
Jasper Cruger entered Western Washington University expecting to graduate in four years. Instead, limited access to the required biology courses has repeatedly delayed her graduation, leaving her uncertain about when she will receive her degree.
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