Lake Whatcom: For recreation and water source for 100,000 people
From the moment boaters arrive at 5,000-acre Lake Whatcom inspections begin.
From the moment boaters arrive at 5,000-acre Lake Whatcom inspections begin.
Bellingham wins national award for re-routing salmon back to Squalicum Creek
BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- From the busy bees to he rabbits along the shoreline, Squalicum Creek already draws a lot of visitors.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- From the busy bees to he rabbits along the shoreline, Squalicum Creek already draws a lot of visitors.
What Western Washington University is doing to attract new students
BELLINGHAM -- Western Washington University is working to ignite local kids’ interest in STEM careers.“Our state lags behind in the number of kids with bachelor degrees, in the stem fields, and just generally in higher education.” Paul Cocke, Director of Communication WWU explained.WWU is working to bring students in Whatcom County above those statistics, using their own Environmental Sciences lobby as a sort of museum to attract students of all ages to learn on their turf.“We have a great place to study geology with active volcanism, we have glaciers here, lots of things.”Ben Paulson of the WWU Geology said with a smile. “There’s something to be said - especially in the sciences - about getting your hands on and you’re actually doing it so it’s active learning.”From wooly mammoth tusks, to mineral specimens, to artifacts of dinosaur descendants to the latest technology, there’s something for everyone to get their hands on.“Even when it’s just a small child and you’re playing with the sand they are seeing this contour lines something that they’re not even realizing but they’re learning passively as they’re playing actively, “ Paulson added. “It’s a good way of the geology department to do some outreach with the local K-12.
BELLINGHAM -- Western Washington University is working to ignite local kids’ interest in STEM careers.“Our state lags behind in the number of kids with bachelor degrees, in the stem fields, and just generally in higher education.” Paul Cocke, Director of Communication WWU explained.WWU is working to bring students in Whatcom County above those statistics, using their own Environmental Sciences lobby as a sort of museum to attract students of all ages to learn on their turf.“We have a great place to study geology with active volcanism, we have glaciers here, lots of things.”Ben Paulson of the WWU Geology said with a smile. “There’s something to be said - especially in the sciences - about getting your hands on and you’re actually doing it so it’s active learning.”From wooly mammoth tusks, to mineral specimens, to artifacts of dinosaur descendants to the latest technology, there’s something for everyone to get their hands on.“Even when it’s just a small child and you’re playing with the sand they are seeing this contour lines something that they’re not even realizing but they’re learning passively as they’re playing actively, “ Paulson added. “It’s a good way of the geology department to do some outreach with the local K-12.
Bellingham Technical College receives grants for STEM programs
BELLINGHAM -- Bellingham Technical College just unveiled a new $650,000 grant to strengthen their STEM programs.In 2019 Bellingham Technical College will be offering 12 students a free ride to study engineering and change their lives.“Whenever you say ‘Hey!
BELLINGHAM -- Bellingham Technical College just unveiled a new $650,000 grant to strengthen their STEM programs.In 2019 Bellingham Technical College will be offering 12 students a free ride to study engineering and change their lives.“Whenever you say ‘Hey!
Bellingham mom turns grief into lifesaving nonprofit, 'he changed my life'
Bellingham is a remarkable place filled with remarkable people doing remarkable things.
Bellingham is a remarkable place filled with remarkable people doing remarkable things.
'This is the biggest redevelopment we’ve ever done,' says Bellingham mayor
People in Bellingham now have access to something they haven’t explored in more than 100 years: The downtown waterfront.
People in Bellingham now have access to something they haven’t explored in more than 100 years: The downtown waterfront.
Brewery scene booming in Bellingham
In just the last few years, there has been an explosion of breweries popping up in Bellingham, and many of them are now international award winners.
In just the last few years, there has been an explosion of breweries popping up in Bellingham, and many of them are now international award winners.
Seattle woman forsakes corporate career for Whatcom farm life
Q13 News visited one farm and met one person who could be the face of the new farmer.
Q13 News visited one farm and met one person who could be the face of the new farmer.
Bellingham has some of the cleanest air in the United States
Bellingham, Washington joined a small list of cities deemed to have the cleanest air in the United States, by the American Lung Association.
Bellingham, Washington joined a small list of cities deemed to have the cleanest air in the United States, by the American Lung Association.
Death of homeless man in police custody was accidental, medical examiner says
BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Authorities have ruled as accidental the death of a homeless man who became unresponsive while in police custody.Whatcom County Medical Examiner Dr.
BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- Authorities have ruled as accidental the death of a homeless man who became unresponsive while in police custody.Whatcom County Medical Examiner Dr.
Video shows SR 20 avalanche in motion
Both directions of State Route 20/North Cascades Highway east of Newhalem in Whatcom County are closed due to an avalanche that blocked the highway.
Both directions of State Route 20/North Cascades Highway east of Newhalem in Whatcom County are closed due to an avalanche that blocked the highway.
Suspect in 1989 murder near Bellingham faces new charge
A Whatcom County man accused of killing an 18-year-old woman in 1989 is now facing a first-degree rape charge in the case.
A Whatcom County man accused of killing an 18-year-old woman in 1989 is now facing a first-degree rape charge in the case.
Doctors seeing triple the rate of people with flu-like symptoms at one Bellingham hospital
One of the best places to witness the severity of the flu this year is at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.
One of the best places to witness the severity of the flu this year is at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.
Body found at shuttered Bellingham motel identified
Police have identified the 32-year-old woman found dead Saturday night in an abandoned Bellingham motel.
Police have identified the 32-year-old woman found dead Saturday night in an abandoned Bellingham motel.
Several injured after Bellingham bus jumps curb
Officials say three people suffered minor injuries when a bus jumped a curb in Bellingham, drove onto a sidewalk and crashed through a glass and metal enclosure for waiting passengers.
Officials say three people suffered minor injuries when a bus jumped a curb in Bellingham, drove onto a sidewalk and crashed through a glass and metal enclosure for waiting passengers.
Another instance of lewd conduct reported near Western Washington University
Another instance of lewd conduct was reported near Western Washington University in Bellingham.
Another instance of lewd conduct was reported near Western Washington University in Bellingham.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires blowing into Washington
Winds are pushing smoke from British Columbia wildfires into northern Washington and some models suggest smoke could make its way all the way down to King County.
Winds are pushing smoke from British Columbia wildfires into northern Washington and some models suggest smoke could make its way all the way down to King County.
Colorado father wanted for killing son in 2012 arrested in Bellingham
Mark Redwine's arrest in Bellingham, Washington, followed a grand jury indictment for second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Mark Redwine's arrest in Bellingham, Washington, followed a grand jury indictment for second-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.
Young father and infant killed in Whatcom County crash identified
The Washington State Patrol says a 25-year-old father and his 5-month-old daughter were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Mount Baker Highway. Two others were seriously injured.
The Washington State Patrol says a 25-year-old father and his 5-month-old daughter were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Mount Baker Highway. Two others were seriously injured.
Trump campaign hasn't paid Whatcom County for rally security costs
Whatcom County still hasn't heard back after asking then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to reimburse the county for security costs for a rally last year.
Whatcom County still hasn't heard back after asking then-presidential candidate Donald Trump to reimburse the county for security costs for a rally last year.