Whatcom
City & County
Climate task force begins climate measure filtering process, funding considerations
By The Western Front | May 27By Olivia Hobson
People
Bellingham artist creates Washington-themed board game printed on bandanna
By The Western Front | May 24By Riley Currie
Business & Economy
City of Bellingham forecasts a $9.6 million deficit for 2020’s budget
By The Western Front | May 23By Seth Stevens
People
Makeworth Market makes it work
By The Western Front | May 23Bellingham business celebrates one-year anniversary amidst COVID-19 restrictions
Health & Wellness
Addiction recovery programs and services adapt to virtual support
By Cameron Sires | May 22When 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
New survey explores pet owners’ scooping habits
By The Western Front | May 22By Kaleigh Carroll
City & County
Whatcom County Council to enter bid to repair Flynn Road Fishtrap Creek Bridge
By The Western Front | May 22By Courtney Gullett
City & County
Three things you should know that happened in Bellingham City Government this month
By The Western Front | May 21By Seth Stevens
City & County
Bellingham Art Walk goes virtual during COVID-19
By The Western Front | May 20By Sela Marino
City & County
Whatcom County mutual aid groups try a little kindness
By The Western Front | May 20By Victoria Corkum
City & County
Locals leave free items for people in the community to take
By The Western Front | May 20By Bailey Sytsma
City & County
Essential government workers succeed in safety measures
By The Western Front | May 18By Tyler Brown
City & County
Bellingham reminds residents to leave streams alone
By The Western Front | May 15By Benjamin Leung
City & County
Whatcom County Council tables an emergency ordinance
By The Western Front | May 14By Courtney Gullett
City & County
Bellingham Makerspace volunteers producing Tyvek hospital gowns for local hospitals
By The Western Front | May 13By Riley Currie
City & County
WWU police release photo of The Outback’s John Doe
By The Western Front | May 12By Hailee Wickersham
City & County
Whatcom Humane Society still provides essential care
By The Western Front | May 8By Makenna Marks
City & County
COVID-19 generates new barriers for foster care
By The Western Front | May 7By Kaleigh Carroll
City & County
Brewery holds online games for locals during social distancing
By The Western Front | May 7By Bailey Sytsma
