Whatcom

Education

Bellingham Public Schools navigates remote learning challenges

By The Front | June 2

By Olivia Hobson

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Business & Economy

Whatcom County has one of the highest “unemployment rates” in Washington

By The Front | June 1

By Seth Stevens

City & County

Bellingham keeps playing, painting, dancing

By The Front | June 1

By Ian Ferguson

City & County

Alcoa’s Intalco Works aluminum smelter to lay off 700

By The Front | May 31

By Hailee Wickersham

Business & Economy

Survey shows Whatcom County’s small businesses are struggling

By The Front | May 30

By Hailee Wickersham

City & County

Mix drink to-go kits are the top buy at La Fiamma Wood Fire Pizza

By The Front | May 30

By Bailey Sytsma

City & County

Critical demand for child care services in Bellingham

By The Front | May 29

By Benjamin Leung

City & County

Petition starts cycling safety debate

By The Front | May 28

By Benjamin Leung

City & County

Climate task force begins climate measure filtering process, funding considerations

By The Front | May 27

By Olivia Hobson

People

Bellingham artist creates Washington-themed board game printed on bandanna

By The Front | May 24

By Riley Currie

Business & Economy

City of Bellingham forecasts a $9.6 million deficit for 2020’s budget

By The Front | May 23

By Seth Stevens

People

Makeworth Market makes it work

By The Front | May 23

Bellingham business celebrates one-year anniversary amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Health & Wellness

Addiction recovery programs and services adapt to virtual support

By Cameron Sires | May 22

When Gov. Jay Inslee's “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order was issued on March 23, many interactions that were originally in person transitioned to a new forum. Front line services, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Western’s Alcohol and Drug Support Services, have responded to COVID-19 changes by finding new ways to interact with people through a technological barrier.

Environment