Hailey Hoffman
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THEATER
'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' returns to Mount Baker Theatre
Meet the cast of Saturday's production
NATION & WORLD
Pain, heartbreak, anxiety: Feeling the impact of Israel-Hamas war
Whatcom County residents rally, hold vigils, show support for victims of conflict
FACES IN THE CROWD
Juanita Villarreal: Custodian at Squalicum High School
CDN's weekly community profile
EDUCATION
School board turnover: Challenges to gain power and influence
With 24 seats open in November election, districts could see big change
Bellingham man arrested for sexual assaults involving minors dating back to 2002
Suspect was accused of more than two dozen crimes and admitted to sexually assaulting minors
EDUCATION
Meridian High students learn to support legislation, be part of change
They helped lobbying efforts to remove 'College in the High School' fees for students
GOVERNMENT
Food insecurity, early learning in East Whatcom highlighted during Inslee visit
Governor touted recent budget that allotted $1B to support housing in state
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Friday Harbor's giant piggy bank?
This little piggy made of bricks supports the market with donations
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
VIDEO: Lummi Nation, Tokitae supporters honor orca
Hundreds gathered at San Juan Island
EDUCATION
Ferndale teachers, staff rally for new school year
Superintendent Kristi Dominguez sets goal to elevate student needs and voices
ENVIRONMENT
Bellingham rally highlights goal to protect 'legacy mature' forests
Hundreds join to pressure DNR
EDUCATION
New school year, new safety protocols for some Whatcom schools
Preparing students and staff for minor and major incidents
EDUCATION
Whatcom school boards not immune to culture wars
About 2 dozen seats up for election in the county in November
EDUCATION
Viral 'Swift Quake' WWU professor aims to make earth science popular
Caplan-Auerbach shares earth science with the world
BUSINESS
Patty Murray tours Bellingham businesses, future Whatcom child care site
Owners tell senator relief funds helped retain workers and 'saved us'
ELECTIONS
New faces emerge in local school board races
Results released for Ferndale, Meridian, Blaine, Lynden primaries
LOCAL
Demand skyrockets at food bank serving Whatcom farmworkers
Agape Service Project feeding hundreds more families than last summer
LAW & JUSTICE
Bellingham assistant principals head to trial in August
Detective replaced following internal investigation
MUSEUM
New ship model arrives at Maritime Heritage Museum
Fairhaven museum works to preserve waterfront's history
EDUCATION
Compass Health works to fill gaps in youth mental health services
$25K to support summer programs
ELECTIONS
4 compete for Meridian School Board seat
Sweeney, Simmons, Mitchell, Pickett enter primary for District 5
ELECTIONS
3 enter primary for Ferndale School Board seat
Bode, Machado, Sheridan, to compete for District 2
HIKING
Baker Lake offers accessible outdoor adventure year-round
A place to go to avoid post-holing through snow in June
COMMUNITY
Free meals for kids available around Whatcom County
Schools, local organizations offer breakfast, lunch
EDUCATION
More than 150 graduate from Northwest Indian College
Students earn 100 degrees, certifications
EDUCATION
Western approves operating budget with $2.2 million deficit
Minimum 3% increase on student tuition, fees
EDUCATION
Bellingham to rehire paraeducators, teachers
More than two dozen to get jobs back for next year
EDUCATION
Principal to leave Squalicum High School
Miguel Perez accepts position with Mount Vernon School District
EDUCATION
Western's new dining provider brings food-delivering robots to campus
University to switch to Chartwells in September
EDUCATION
Whatcom County grads? They’re going to be all right
2023 senior spotlight preview and graduation dates
TRACK & FIELD
Fifth graders are off to the races
Bellingham students compete at annual elementary school track meet
EDUCATION
Regionalization is another headache in school funding
Some districts benefit, others suffer from formula
FACES IN THE CROWD
Luke Hollister: Photographer for Western Washington University
CDN's weekly community profile
EDUCATION
Western professor works to revitalize clam gardens
Hatch awarded Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation
EDUCATION
Legislature codifies 'Transition to Kindergarten'
New bill removes basic education funding
EDUCATION
Western academic student employees earn right to bargain
New bill supports student unionization efforts
EDUCATION
State funds WWU Peninsula expansion, student success center
Western to receive millions, including nearly $48M for new center
EDUCATION
Bellingham school board moves to reduce programs, staff
District outlines plans to reduce more than 50 FTE certificated staff
EDUCATION
Bellingham Public Schools to reduce 80 certificated staff
State's model does not support needs, district says
