Hailey Hoffman
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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
EDUCATION
Secretary of State meets with with local college students
Civic engagement, voting, misinformation topics of WWU, WCC discussions
EDUCATION
Bellingham schools announces $16 million in budget cuts
District cites loss of federal funding, increase in costs
EDUCATION
Legislature passes several bills to support higher education
WWU and other county institutions to benefit
EDUCATION
Follow the money: Western absorbs 3% budget cut
University works on long-term strategy to boost revenue
EDUCATION
Teacher Academy trains next generation of teachers
Bellingham high school students intern in classrooms
EDUCATION
Western announces impending 3% budget reduction
University anticipates $10 million budget deficit in 2023-24 school year
EDUCATION
Ferndale School Board unanimously selects new director
Toni Jefferson to fill vacant District 3 director position
BUSINESS
Whatcom roofers protest poor working conditions, retaliation
Mt. Baker Roofing asked to provide bathrooms, water, breaks
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Oculis Lodge breaks ground in Glacier
Developer almost has permit to build one dome
EDUCATION
Tensions rise as Ferndale School Board deliberates empty seat
Public comments raise issues
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Western hasn't returned vast majority of Indigenous remains
New regulations may speed up future returns
FACES IN THE CROWD
Steve Chronister: Bellingham High School tennis coach
CDN's weekly community profile
EDUCATION
Larsen secures $450K for Western's longhouse-style building
Funding will provide a kitchen, furnishings
EDUCATION
Bellingham Technical College welcomes new president
Lemerond plans to reduce barriers, boost enrollment
EDUCATION
Bellingham Public Schools' cosmetology class takes root at Bellis Fair
District works to expand career and technical classes
EDUCATION
Bellingham Public Schools denies allegations of mishandling sexual assault
District asserts employees 'acted in good faith
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Bellingham Police Department's Bearcat vehicle?
Armored vehicle provides protection, access
EDUCATION
Squalicum assistant principals moved to administrative jobs
3 accused of failing to report sexual assault to remain employed
EDUCATION
Ferndale students begin new year in a new building
School district nears completion of $125 million capital project
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Mount Baker's lodge cats?
Cats have roamed around the lodges for more than two decades
EDUCATION
Sexual harassment vs. assault: Bellingham Schools procedures differ
Staff receives mandatory reporting training annually
EDUCATION
Western institutes Arab American Studies minor
Fairhaven's American Cultural Studies begins shift to Ethnic Studies
EDUCATION
Local kids learn resiliency through coding, STEM
Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club expanding to Skagit Valley
