Washington State
Bicycle helmets not required in Bellingham, social justice, infrastructure prioritized
By The Front | April 7By Sophia Struna
Whatcom
Health & Wellness
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen hosts COVID-19 vaccine rollout town hall
By Kyle Tubbs | April 6On 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.
Housing & Development
Tiny house village expects to open in Bellingham
By The Front | April 6By Adela Cruz
People
BIPOC in mental health services: a missing piece in Bellingham
By The Front | April 5By Dia Wondimu
Environment
After decades of uncertainty, Nooksack Tribe and Lummi Nation aim to finalize water rights in Whatcom County
By Cliff Heberden | April 5The 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 26Southwest 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 5Saltadena 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.
Washington State
Recreational cannabis home-grow bill dropped
By The Front | March 5This story was originally written for another course at Western. Even though the reporter is not on The Front's staff, it has gone through our editing process and meets our standards.
Housing & Development
Residents worry as Bellingham population rises
By Caroline Brooks | March 4Bellingham’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.
City & County
NEWS BRIEF: Covid-19 variant enters Whatcom County
By The Front | February 24By Nolan Baker
Washington State
State cybersecurity office bill introduced after breach
By The Front | February 23By Georgia Costa
Housing & Development
BREAKING: Protesters gather to demand end to sweeps, amnesty for detained activists
By The Front | February 20By Faith Owens
City & County
Historically contaminated sites set to become new waterfront park
By The Front | February 18By Sophia Struna
Washington State
State’s ‘Get Ready’ plan prepares vaccines for educators, school staff
By The Front | February 18By Silvia Leija
Health & Wellness
Shortage of vaccine for unhoused residents
By The Front | February 16By Georgia Costa
Health & Wellness
Vaccination centers in Whatcom address appointment ‘no-shows’, ‘vaccine chasers’
By The Front | February 16By Adela Cruz
Washington State
Students advocate social justice in state legislature for Western Intersectional Lobby Day
By The Front | February 14By Sophia Pappalau
Housing & Development
Airbnb tax could boost affordable housing
By The Front | February 12By Lucille Giaccio
