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Unemployment rates in the Bellingham area and across Whatcom and Skagit counties have rebalanced
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Whatcom, Skagit unemployment rates drop to 2023 lows

Regional economist sees a return to pre-pandemic patterns
June 7, 2023 4:50 a.m.
Zeenia Junkeer is the incoming executive director of the Mount Baker Foundation. The private foundation is stepping up its visiblity in Whatcom County with new hires
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Young foundation grows to support its Whatcom health mission

Mount Baker Foundation hires new executive director and staff
May 31, 2023 4:50 a.m.
Folks gather at the Fairhaven Village Green for 2022's Fairhaven Festival
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Fairhaven businesses prepare for Ski to Sea crowds

Annual race, festival benefit tourism and small business
May 24, 2023 4:50 a.m.
Island Opportunity Charters owners Craig Hougen
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New Bellingham water taxi increases options to the San Juans

Island Opportunity Charters begins passenger, freight service
May 17, 2023 4:50 a.m.
A tour group walks through Western Washington University. The U.S. Census Bureau found Whatcom County to have recovered from its population dip in 2021
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Whatcom County population rises after pandemic decline

College counties bounce back in 2022 census estimates
May 10, 2023 4:50 a.m.
Katy von Kuhn is the executive director of Bellingham Angel Investors. The group plans to expand its membership this year and next
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Bellingham startup investment group seeks to grow locally

Pandemic expanded reach of Bellingham Angel Investors nationally
May 3, 2023 4:50 a.m.
Amanda Dunkley adds grommets to bucket bags March 24 at the PNWBushcraft shop in Deming. Dunkley works with her family to make waxed canvas products for the outdoors.
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PNWBushcraft combines heirloom outdoor gear with digital marketing savvy

Deming-based business finds success on social media
April 26, 2023 4:50 a.m.
A shopper exits the Walmart store in Bellingham on March 29. Walmart will no longer provide plastic or paper bags at checkout in Washington state starting April 18
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Walmart stores in Whatcom and Skagit to drop single-use bags

Retailer's move part of 'zero waste' initiative in Washington, other states
April 12, 2023 4:50 a.m.
A pedestrian takes a picture next to heavy traffic leading all the way to Peace Arch border crossing.
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Whatcom-B.C. personal vehicle traffic remains below pre-pandemic levels

One reason may be changed habits of shoppers, not the exchange rate
April 5, 2023 4:50 a.m.
A field of RoozenGaarde tulips bloom during the April 2022 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Festival organizers are hoping for a close-to-normal year in 2023
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Tulip Festival prepares for annual bloom of economic impact

Business activity and tourism reputation cross-pollinate with month-long Skagit Valley event
March 29, 2023 4:50 a.m.
A woman with glasses and a plaid jacket poses for a photo smiling in front of a wall that reads "Compass."
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Analysis finds long-term, Whatcom median home prices still increasing

'Middle-income' housing sits well below median price
March 22, 2023 4:50 a.m.
What's expected to be an Amazon delivery station near Burlington on Bay Ridge Drive by Skagit Regional Airport. As of March 10
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Amazon delivery facility still to open near Burlington, despite delay

Online retailer continues to adjust plans for office sites and store formats
March 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.

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