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| Job growth slows in Washington, even as it surges nationally | Another potential factor behind the differences between state and national trends may reflect Washington’s relatively conservative approach to COVID-19 restrictions, said Hart Hodges, an economist and director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington… |
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| Will Whatcom County continue to see a significant number of bank branches close? | It’ll be interesting to see where things go with bank branches, said Hart Hodges, co-director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University. Hodges noted that this area, particularly Bellingham, is well-served with financial branches — not… |
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| Whatcom’s job market is still in disarray. These industries are bouncing back | While the overall numbers give the appearance of stability, Whatcom County’s job market is still a bit chaotic as the local economy attempts to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In the last 10 years, Whatcom County’s hourly wage has usually been 5% to 8% below the national average, with the gap being even larger compared to the Seattle area. More dense urban areas such as Seattle tend to have wages rise higher because there is a large base of higher wages… |
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| Whatcom is a child care desert: How many more spots must be added to fix that? | A total of for kids up to 5 years of age will need to be added in Whatcom County by 2025 to meet demand, according to a new report sponsored by United Way of Whatcom County… |
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| Research Recap for May 14 | ||||
| Here's why Bellingham commercial spaces show surprising results during the pandemic | Demand for commercial retail space in the coming year will be difficult to judge because there are so many competing pressures as we try to move beyond the pandemic, said James McCafferty, co-director at Western Washington University’s … |
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| ²ÝÁñÉçÇø economists look ahead to Whatcom's post-pandemic economy. Here's what they see | As we head into uncharted waters of possibly fewer pandemic restrictions and a huge financial stimulus package, Whatcom County’s economy could see some good and not-so-good scenarios in 2021. Local economists Hart Hodges and James McCafferty hit on a wide range of topics during their… |
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| Western partners with the United Way to study childcare needs in Whatcom County | ||||
| Western partners with the United Way to study childcare needs in Whatcom County |