In 1906, Alma Clark etched her name into history by becoming the first Black student admitted to the New Whatcom Normal School in Bellingham (now Western Washington University). At a time when racial segregation was prevalent in education, Clark’s admission was a significant stride towards equality.
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Alleged Criminal Activity Leads to High-Stakes Arrest in Whatcom County
Law enforcement agencies across the county concluded a two-month search for a man with a dramatic arrest on December 27, 2024.