Joshua Porter, director of Western Washington University’s Sustainability Pathways program, received Thriving Together North Central Washington’s 2026 Heart of Belonging Award. The organization presented the award during its annual summit in Moses Lake on Oct. 23.
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In October, the Nooksack Indian Tribe, Lummi Nation, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the City of Bellingham signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing shared priorities and a plan for removing barriers that prevent salmon and other fish from moving through local streams.
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The Sustainability Engagement Institute is launching a campus-wide donation drive to purchase bulk local organic produce for students facing food insecurity. With the upcoming holidays, our Viking Supported Agriculture Foundation Fund is getting dangerously low.
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The Northwest Clean Air Agency is calling a Stage 1 air quality burn ban effective immediately in the Columbia Valley urban growth area (including the Peaceful Valley and Paradise Lakes developments) in Whatcom County. Cold, stagnant air is preventing harmful wood smoke from clearing out.
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Beginning in November, many Bellingham Public Library programs for adults and children will transition to the new Bellis Fair Library Multipurpose Room, at space 614 inside Bellis Fair Mall, next door to the Bellis Fair Library Branch. Highlights for the month include a continuation of the Participate in Democracy series for adults, as well as several open house events and programs featuring community partners. Children’s Storytimes at Bellis Fair Library will also move to the Multipurpose Room. Additional children’s programs will be held at the Central Library, including a special Foliage Fiesta Storytime for kids and their families.
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From spooky to spectacular, campus was bursting with creativity this year. Check out some of the costumes we spotted on campus Friday — maybe you’ll see yourself (or a friend) in the mix!
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WWU will test its Western Alert emergency notification system on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 10:50 a.m.
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When two students helped establish the Ethics Bowl at Western Washington University, they weren’t expecting to take home third place in their first quarter as a club.
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Please join a special edition of the Whatcom Immigration Summit on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Viking Union (VU 605) with the theme "Paths Toward Belonging & Safety."
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The harsh, cool-toned lights of the stairwell lead into the dim hallway of the basement in Bond Hall. Light seeps under the doors of SciTech’s University Shops, where engineers are hard at work building tools for innovation.
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Theo Newcomb, a Western Washington University student and former member of Western’s men’s rowing team, started falling in love with cycling while recovering from a rowing injury.
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Arwa Kooli, a Fulbright scholar-in-residence visiting from Tunisia, is spending the school year teaching classes, lecturing and conducting research projects at Western Washington University’s Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia.
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Born and raised in Chandigarh, India — Le Corbusier’s modernist master-planned city — new Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning and Policy Susmita (Sush) Rishi developed an interest in the difference between formal urban planning and informal settlements like those found in nearby Delhi.
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November is recognized nationally as Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples. At Bellingham Public Library we celebrate this heritage through our commitment to recognizing and supporting Indigenous voices. Our Library staff thoughtfully curates recommendations for reading, listening, and viewing across all ages, offering resources that highlight Native American stories, histories, and perspectives. We invite our community to explore Native American Heritage materials and engage with the rich traditions and contributions of Native American cultures.
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The Political Science Association is excited to host a 2026 Midterm Watch Party on Tuesday, November 3 starting at 6:30 pm in Arntzen Hall 004.
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PEBB’s annual open enrollment for the 2027 plan year officially began Monday, Oct. 26. Employees are encouraged to review and make any applicable changes or enrollments before Monday, November 23.
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Headed to the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat tomorrow? Make sure to visit us! City staff will be handing out candy at the Central Library, the Lightcatcher, and City Hall Friday, Oct. 30, from 4–6 p.m. There are also more than 100 participating downtown businesses to visit. It’s free and open to all with no registration required — no boo-rocracy here!
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Every year, City Council holds budget sessions to help ensure we’re allocating resources responsibly and transparently. On Monday, Nov. 2, City Council will be diving into details of the proposed 2027 budgets for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Library, and Whatcom Museum. In the evening, they will hold a public hearing about the full 2027 proposed budget. Learn more about how we create our budget and the details of this year’s proposed budget on our budget page .
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