“Equity is different from equality, and often the two get conflated,” explained Humaira Falkenberg. While equity “parses resources based on need,” equality gives the same resources to everyone regardless of need. Falkenberg, who has extended experience both as a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) consultant and in the power and energy…
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The partial solar eclipse: How visible was it in Washington state?
The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 lasted for less than two hours in western Washington. But, in truth, it went virtually unnoticed in the region. During the eclipse, beginning at 10:29 a.m. and ending at 12:21 p.m. in the Bellingham area, with its peak at 11:30 a.m., the…
Mount Baker Theater offers special student discount
Pamyua, an Alaskan band known for their unique blend of traditional Inuit music and contemporary sounds, will be performing Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Baker Theater. Pamyua, touted as Alaska’s Most Famous Inuit Soul Band, combines traditional Inuit music with contemporary R&B and Soul to create…
A Message of Hope Amidst a Sea of Climate Doomism
During a lecture at Western Washington University on Tuesday, March 5, author and scholar Elin Kelsey, in collaboration with the Salish Sea Institute, shared the importance of maintaining a spirit of hope – evidence-based hope – amidst disheartening climate news. Media stories of climate change rarely feature a solution to…
Women’s History Month: Resources and Upcoming Events
This year’s theme for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (tomorrow, March 8) is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which is meant to recognize women who have long understood the necessity to eliminate bias and discrimination from everyday life and institutions. The roots of Women’s History…
March Forth on March Fourth
The calendar of obscure and unofficial holidays contains many silly and fun observations, and rare is the day in any given month that does not have at least one. Yet, some of these holidays have a deeper meaning. Celebrated on March 4, March Forth and Do Something Day is a…
Reforms to State Litter Laws Under Consideration
On Tuesday Jan. 30, Substitute House Bill 2207 was passed by the House Committee on Environment & Energy, 10-5, and this past Monday, Feb. 5, it passed the House Committee on Appropriations. Now it’s been referred to Rules 2 Review, where it will be further deliberated on and discussed. Substitute…
January Weather a Rollercoaster Ride
Whatcom County experienced extreme low and record-breaking high temperatures throughout January. Heavy snowfall mid-month temporarily brought the county to a halt. The month ended with communities along the Nooksack river on flood watch or experiencing moderate flooding. Official data for the month shows a record breaking 68 degrees on January…
Space Time with Robert: A Peek into Our Universe
As the weather warms up, more people are going out at night and enjoying the late sunset. Taylor Dock, a popular location where people jump into the bay from, is the host of Space Time with Robert, a weekly star and planet observing community. Robert Wilmore and other local astronomy…
Studio Ghibli Films at Pickford Film Center: A Nostalgic Journey into Childhood
In a delightful treat for movie enthusiasts and animation lovers alike, the Bellingham Pickford Film Center has announced they plan to show the iconic works of Studio Ghibli. This unique cinematic experience promises to transport audiences back to their childhoods, recreating the joy people once felt as children. Starting this…