Weisman to take over broadcasts for Bellingham Bells
Filed on 02. Feb, 2013 in People
Michael Weisman has joined the Bellingham Bells baseball team as its new broadcaster for the upcoming 2013 season As the “voice of the Bells,” Weisman will broadcast all 57 games this summer in addition to his role overseeing the Bells’ media relations. “We are thrilled to have Michael as a member of the Bells this summer,” said Nick [...]
NWIC’s golf scramble raises thousands for student athletes
Filed on 27. Oct, 2012 in News & Features
Northwest Indian College’s tenth annual Big Drive for Education Golf Scramble raised $18,505 for student athletics and athletic programming, up from last year, when the event generated $17,000. Money was raised through a combination of team sponsorship, tee sponsors and raffle sales. Ten teams participated in the event this year, held in mid September at the [...]
Taylor hired at Washington Prep Athletics Network
Filed on 08. Oct, 2012 in People
Washington Prep Athletics Network in Lynden has hired Cam Taylor as a sponsorship and marketing consultant. Taylor is a 2012 graduate of the University of Washington, where he received his bachelor’s in business administration. Prior to UW, he attended Mount Vernon High School, where he played basketball and baseball. Over the past two summers, Taylor has held internships with [...]
Local students, professionals start new sports TV show
Filed on 08. Oct, 2012 in News & Features
A new weekly Whatcom County sports television show is set to start on Tuesday, Oct. 9. “Whatcom Sports Report,” presented by the Center for New Media, is a collaborative effort of local television professionals, media students and community volunteers. It will feature regular coverage of Whatcom County high school prep and Western Washington University sports, [...]
Saville hired as Bellingham Blazers’ assistant coach
Filed on 08. Sep, 2012 in People
Jake Saville has been named assistant coach of the Bellingham Blazers, a new junior hockey team that begins its inaugural season in October. Saville played college hockey at the State University of New York College at Cortland. He was named team captain during his sophomore, junior and senior years. He also played in the North American [...]
Kulshan Community Land Trust to receive proceeds from Bellingham Traverse
Filed on 28. Aug, 2012 in Nonprofits
For 10 years, Bellingham Traverse, a multi-sport race celebrating the life cycle of salmon, has raised more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations. After evaluating the race’s fundraising model, organizers announced that proceeds raised during the 2012 Bellingham Traverse will be given to one organization instead of a group of organizations, as has been the tradition [...]
Bellingham’s new junior hockey team joins Northern Pacific Hockey League
Filed on 13. Aug, 2012 in New Businesses, News & Features
A new junior hockey team will take the ice this fall in Whatcom County. The Bellingham Blazers, owned and operated by the Whatcom Sports Commission, has been added as an expansion franchise in the Northern Pacific Hockey League for the 2012-2013 season. The Blazers were approved earlier this summer by USA Hockey, which certifies leagues [...]
Sponsors wanted for September NWIC athletics golf fundraiser
Filed on 05. Aug, 2012 in Events
The Northwest Indian College Foundation is seeking sponsors for its 10th annual Big Drive for Education Golf Scramble. The scramble starts at 1 p.m. on Sept. 14, at the North Bellingham Golf Course. Registration costs $800 for teams of four or $200 for individuals who want to be placed on teams. Costs include registration, carts, green [...]
Acclaimed Bellingham writer and fly fisher discusses life of conservation pioneer at WWU event
Filed on 31. Jul, 2012 in Events
Author, outdoorsman and fly fisher Steve Raymond explores the life and impact of British Columbian conservationist Roderick Haig-Brown during an Aug. 3 presentation at Western Washington University. Raymond’s talk, titled “Return to the River: Exploring the Literary Legacy of Roderick Haig-Brown,” takes place from 1-3 p.m. in the Special Collections section on the sixth floor [...]
Klicks Running and Walking takes top spot in Ragnar Relay
Filed on 23. Jul, 2012 in News & Features
A team sponsored by Klicks Running and Walking of Bellingham finished with the best overall time during the Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage race, which was held from July 20-21. The team finished the relay, which started in Blaine and finished on Whidbey Island, in 19 hours, 51 minutes and 51 seconds. Full results are available here. [...]
