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Haggen a harsh lesson in expanding too quickly

A year ago, Haggen was an 18-store grocer virtually unknown outside of Western Washington and Oregon.

Today, after a botched expansion that added 146 former Albertsons and Safeway stores in five states, the Bellingham company is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. It has sued…

Whatcom View: Closing opportunity gap with unique partnership

Take one minute right now to reflect on how after-school programs or similar activities may have helped to shape your life or your child’s life. Now keep that picture in mind as I share with you a window in to our creative, first-time, three-way partnership to provide crucial after school…

²ÝÁñÉçÇø opens welcome center in downtown Bellingham

Western Washington University has expanded its presence in the downtown district with an office in the Herald Building.

Named Western City Center, the 2,500-square-foot office opened for business on Monday, Sept. 21. It is expected to have a variety of uses as a welcome-to-Western center…

Western City Center Now Open in Herald Building
Day of engagement to kick off school year
Off the beaten path to Bellingham

Nestled between the Chuckanut Mountains and the serene water of Puget Sound lies a hidden, picturesque drive just off the beaten path of the I-5 corridor.

Sightseers in cars, bikes and motorcycles take the path less traveled on this scenic stretch of road that hugs the edge of the emerald…

25 Healthy College Towns in the US

Healthy is the new trend. People are moving towards a lifestyle that involves a healthier diet, more exercise and less disease. And this time around, it’s the younger generation that is adopting the healthy lifestyle. Instead of taking curative measures after the damage has been done, the idea…

The Transformative Potential of Sustainability Education

As the school year begins, I am thinking a great deal about the revisions I've made over the past several months to my courses and curricula for graduate-level sustainability students. The field keeps changing, and so constant study is required to keep current. At the end of last week, I…

Retail Tipsheet: Pizza in a flash at new Fairhaven eatery

Fairhaven has a new pizza place, providing a different style to the popular dish.

Övn Wood Fired Pizza opened on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 1148 10th St., near the Village Green. It was started by Matt Brawner, who has worked as a corporate chef and is also a graduate of Western Washington…

Town and Gown: ²ÝÁñÉçÇø readies office in Herald Building

Western Washington University christened its new downtown office in Bellingham’s historic Herald Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 19, 2015. The move is intended to better connect the university with downtown, alumni and the entire local community.

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