Education
5 days ago
Special education services in Washington to remain intact amid federal layoffs
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state’s special education services will remain intact amid federal layoffs at the Department of Education.…
2 weeks ago
Western Washington University sees drop in enrollment
That's roughly 300 less than last year's incoming class, marking the third straight fall of declining enrollment following a post-pandemic surge.
2 weeks ago
WWU partners with Whatcom Community College to boost university enrollment
Admission to WWU is now guaranteed for any WCC student that has a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and has completed one of two Associate's transfer degrees.
3 weeks ago
Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows
Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.
3 weeks ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus
According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a "broad, nonspecific threat" near Wilson Library.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham school bus involved in traffic collision on Lakeway Drive
Bellingham Public Schools says the bus was turning onto Lakeway Drive when the collision occurred.
4 weeks ago
Washington co-leads 16-state lawsuit against funding cuts to sex health education
Washington state law requires classes to use inclusive language to all students, regardless of their sex or gender identity.
4 weeks ago
Western students return to Bellingham, President Randhawa announces new plan to boost enrollment
In an effort to prevent further layoffs, Randhawa announced a new plan he calls the Presidential Strategic Enrollment Growth Initiative.
4 weeks ago
Kevin Coleman & Tatiana Stone: Directors of Bellingham SeaFeast
Meet the directors behind Bellingham SeaFeast, an event created to connect and educate the community about Whatcom County's maritime history.
4 weeks ago
WWU’s ‘First Night Out’ hits downtown Bellingham this week
Join a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square for live music presented by Blue Room, a block party, and a chance to explore over 30 downtown businesses.
4 weeks ago
Student at Anacortes Middle School in custody following reported threat
After the investigation, the department says officers arrested a juvenile on suspicion of threatening to bomb or injure property.
