economy
Review: Geography, zoning, economy play into the ‘why’ of homelessness
October 5, 2022
John Dunne
Review: Homelessness has stubbornly resisted efforts of cities and nonprofits to find solutions; a new book analyzes the reasons why.
Voters asked to approve child care support as demand exceeds supply
September 29, 2022
Matt Benoit and Sadie Fick
Whatcom County voters will decide in November whether they will fund change for an overburdened child care system: Part 2.
Child care shortfall frustrates families, hampers local economy
September 22, 2022
Matt Benoit and Sadie Fick
Demand far outstrips the supply of available and affordable child care locally. The problem is multifaceted, as solutions also will need to be: Part 1.
photo: Amy Nelson © 2020
Virus versus visitors: San Juan residents weigh health risks of tourism amid pandemic
March 26, 2020
Hayley Day
In the San Juan Islands, locals bank on a bustling tourism economy to generate business and provide wages, particularly during the sunny summer months. But with a growing pandemic, islanders, like others in small vacation destinations, are realizing fewer visitors might mean healthier locals.