BRIEF: Dead body found in the Sehome Hill Arboretum
The Front
A dead body was found in the Sehome Hill Arboretum. Police say there was no evidence of foul play.
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WWU’s new building construction causes confusion with purpose of project
The Front
Students at Western Washington University are wrestling with frustrations over why the new Western Welcome Center is necessary now and how the school justifies its overall cost at a time when clubs, classes and other buildings have taken budget cuts.
New accessibility ramp to be opened outside of Wilson Library
The Front
While walking through north campus, students at Western Washington University may have noticed construction on a new ramp underway outside of Wilson Library. A delay in receiving handrails has pushed back the ramp’s opening.
Interest in vegan food culture is expanding, and Bellingham is no stranger to it
The Front
The New Public food truck grabs attention on the quiet streets of Fairhaven. Hungry, a customer scours the menu and makes their purchase. They bite down into their nacho burger. The crisp toast of the bun harbors a scratch-made nacho cheese sauce, which drips creamily down to the quarter-pound patty. Suddenly, the kick of jalapeño snaps their attention back
From trails to streams: How park restoration supports salmon habitats
The Front
Volunteers with the Recreation Northwest Trails Coalition removed invasive species such as the Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, English holly and clematis along Bellingham’s Bay to Baker Trail on Sept. 30.
Q&A: Tackling storefront vacancies with one of Bellingham’s largest commercial realtors
The Front
As of April, roughly 15% of downtown Bellingham’s ground-floor storefronts sit vacant. While the city races to come up with solutions, at least 40 businesses have closed or plan to close in 2026.
Washington initiative proposes biological sex verification for girls’ school sports
The Front
Washington voters will decide on Tuesday, Nov. 3 whether to approve Initiative IL26-638, which would require healthcare provider documentation to verify students’ biological sex for participation in K-12 school sports designated for girls.
No Kings rally puts early voting in the spotlight
The Front
Over 400 people gathered outside Bellingham City Hall on Saturday, Oct. 17 for a No Kings: Vote Early rally, where attendees chanted, sang and encouraged people to vote in the November midterm election.
A Bellingham hot dog shop fights to stay afloat
The Front
El Capitan’s is asking Bellingham customers to help “save our ship,” launching a fundraiser to keep the pirate-themed hot dog restaurant afloat amid declining downtown foot traffic. The restaurant asked customers to help by buying art, entering a raffle or simply donating.
Finding community on the trail
The Front
The repetitive pitter-patter of running shoes against wet pavement. The crunching of gravel underfoot. The quick breaths between chatting. To some, this may sound awful, but to others it's a challenge they embrace, surrounded by community.
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