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City & County

The Underground opens up the pit again

By Clay Wren | April 16

The Underground nightclub opened its doors on Friday, April 2, after over a year in hibernation.

City & County

Washingtonians over the age of 16 are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine

By Cameron Baird | April 15

All Whatcom County residents ages 16 and older are now eligible to receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

City & County

How COVID-19 has affected local nonprofits

By Luisa Loi | April 15

Nicole Berman, the executive director at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, has difficult choices ahead. For a few months in the early pandemic, the nonprofit ceased asking for donations because of economic insecurity and the cancellation of events Berman said. They estimated DVSAS lost 70% to 75% of the nonprofit’s donations.

City & County

Bellingham announces the new SeeClickFix app and Public Works updates

By The Western Front | April 13

By Adela Cruz

Washington State

Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized

By The Western Front | April 7

By Sophia Struna

Health & Wellness

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosts COVID-19 vaccine rollout town hall

By Kyle Tubbs | April 6

On the same day Western Washington University alerted students, faculty and staff to 67 positive cases among Western students, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosted a virtual town hall to discuss vaccine rollout.

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Housing & Development

Tiny house village expects to open in Bellingham

By The Western Front | April 6

By Adela Cruz

People

BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham

By The Western Front | April 5

By Dia Wondimu

Environment

After decades of uncertainty, Nooksack Tribe and Lummi Nation aim to finalize water rights in Whatcom County

By Cliff Heberden | April 5

The Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe have partnered to advocate for water rights resolution in the Nooksack River basin.

Business & Economy

Bellingham chosen as new destination for Southwest Airlines

By Cliff Heberden | March 26

Southwest Airlines announced Bellingham as one of three new flight destinations for 2021 on March 8.

City & County

Piece(s) of cake

By Caroline Brooks | March 5

Saltadena Bakery & Cake Shop’s muted pink colors and frosting-scented air isn’t all the shop has to offer. The Holly Street bakery serves cookies, cream puffs and cakes with a side of sustainability.

City & County

Not In My Back Yard

By The Western Front | March 5

By Finn Calvert

Housing & Development

Residents worry as Bellingham population rises

By Caroline Brooks | March 4

Bellingham’s population, like most West Coast towns, is growing exponentially and has been since the mid-1980s. Bellingham currently holds just above 92,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.