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Washington State

State cybersecurity office bill introduced after breach

By The Front | February 23

By Georgia Costa

Washington State

State’s ‘Get Ready’ plan prepares vaccines for educators, school staff

By The Front | February 18

By Silvia Leija

Health & Wellness

Vaccination centers in Whatcom address appointment ‘no-shows’, ‘vaccine chasers’

By The Front | February 16

By Adela Cruz

News

New survey finds over half of Bellingham residents believe homelessness is biggest issue in community

By The Front | February 12

By Riley Young

Housing & Development

On-campus life hurt by Western housing budget reductions, COVID-19 restrictions

By The Front | February 10

By Elisa Espinoza

Campus

Western’s emergency call box systems temporarily down

By The Front | February 10

By Adriannah N Roman

Education

Standardized testing continues despite low in-person K-12 attendance

By The Front | February 8

By Silvia Leija

Courts

New trial date for Whatcom County employee charged with sexual assault

By The Front | February 5

By Mairead Solferino

City & County

Zero tolerance for insurrectionists in Bellingham

By Lauren Gallup | January 18

On Wednesday, Jan. 6, the nation and state capitals were attacked by rioters, resulting in the second impeachment of President Donald Trump on a charge of inciting insurrection. Bellingham city and Whatcom County flags flew at half-staff to mourn those who died during the insurrection.

Administration

NEWS BRIEF: Spring, summer 2021 quarters to continue online modality

By The Front | January 14

By Sophia Pappalau

City & County

NEWS BRIEF: Whatcom County COVID-19 cases higher than ever

By Lauren Gallup | January 14

Whatcom County’s COVID-19 cases are higher now than at any other point during the pandemic, according to a press release issued by the Whatcom County Health Department Friday, Jan. 8.