Reaching New Heights, Vital Climbing Gym

By Caleb Remington   Bellingham’s newest climbing facility, Vital Climbing Gym, provides its members with a place to climb 24-hours-a-day in the heart of downtown Bellingham. The interior of the building is modern, with exposed wooden walls, stainless steel and bright colors. “This is literally an adult’s playground,” said General…

Whatcom instuctor Nancy Ivarinen recognized for pro bono work

By Max Singer   Whatcom’s Paralegal Program Coordinator and criminal law teacher, Nancy Ivarinen, 59, was awarded the Joseph T. Pemberton Award in early February for her strong pledge to civil legal assistance in the community. The LAW Advocates is a program that provides free legal aid to low-income families…

Whatcom Voices

If you could teach a class on anything, what would you teach it on?                                                                                                                                                                                                    “An intro to sleeping and procrastination.”                                “A self-sustaining lifesatyle course, growing your own food and reducing your waste.”                                                         “A round table class on faith, no matter what religion.”  …