Whether we are aware of it or not, noises surround us, filling empty space in an invisible landscape. The pitter patter of the Pacific Northwest rain, car engines careening through the curving path of Chuckanut Drive, and the frantic hustle and bustle of the Saturday downtown market all create a backdrop of sound unique to Whatcom County. From a look at audible entertainment at Mount Baker Theatre to a partial exploration of Bellingham’s Deaf community, students in the spring 2022 advanced visual journalism class delve into the sounds of their home. This is Whatcom Sounds.