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Washington state paper changing business coverage

The Bellingham Herald in Washington state is changing some details of its business news coverage due to layoffs at the paper.

An item on its website states, “Several changes to Business coverage will occur this week as The Bellingham Herald continues to focus on Whatcom County while restructuring due to a decrease in national advertising.

“Eight staff positions were eliminated May 13 in news, advertising and circulation departments.

“Business Editor Dave Gallagher’s Sunday Biz Talk column is moving to Thursdays in The Bellingham Herald and his Retail Tipsheet is moving to Sundays. The Monday national business page will be eliminated. The Dilbert comic strip will appear Mondays with the other comics.

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