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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 5h

A Skagit County judge threw out a 2021 murder case after determining the prosecutor's office had acted with negligence when it came to reviewing evidence photos.

Skagit judge throws out 2021 murder case after false testimony revealed | Cascadia Daily News

Angela Conijn was facing a second-degree murder charge following the 2021 shooting death of a woman on her property

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 6h

The Bellingham Port Commission, the federal government and the weather get hit with the Hammer this week.

The Hammer: October 2025 Tiresome Gale Warning Edition | Cascadia Daily News

U.S. government update: Still shut down; waive your TSA pass if you notice

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 6h

Guest Commentary: As a historian of the early republic, CDN guest writer Maurizio Valsania argues claiming that politically motivated shootings betray "who we are" is to forget that the U.S. was founded upon – and has long been sustained by – the very form of political violence.

Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence | Cascadia Daily News

Americans should face the truth, own our past, head-on

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 10h

Residents in Whatcom County Council District 3 will choose between Kyle Christensen and Jessica Rienstra in November. Tyler Byrd, the incumbent for the foothills seat, was ousted during the primary.

Whatcom County foothill race gets fresh faces in general election | Cascadia Daily News

Rienstra faces off against Christensen after beating out incumbent

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 10h

From economic development and commerce observers to city and county candidates alike, housing affordability and availability reins as the linchpin to local economic growth.

Affordability preludes economic growth in Whatcom County, candidates say | Cascadia Daily News

Housing opportunities and high-paying jobs needed for robust economy

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 11h

As cuts to Medicaid trickle in locally, more people will need cheaper care. However, health centers offering care on a sliding fee scale are expecting revenue losses in the millions, all while needing to care for more people.

Federally funded local health centers at risk amid looming cuts to Medicaid | Cascadia Daily News

Unity Care NW is bracing for a loss of revenue in the millions amid expected growth in demand

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 12h

Rena Priest believes “community, and working within your own personal strengths” are crucial to addressing injustice — and her own strength lies in telling stories.

Writer and poet Rena Priest finds refuge, resilience in storytelling | Cascadia Daily News

Former WA state poet laureate's first essay collection, 'Positively Uncivilized,' is available now

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 13h

Western's Lauren Lee wears a bucket hat when she golfs. You might think she's following a fashion trend, but she's not, exactly. Lee, 21, is bald. She lost all her hair to alopecia areata.

Lost hair means gained perspective for Western golfer | Cascadia Daily News

NCAA All-American Lauren Lee wants to help with alopecia awareness

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 14h

To help community members learn about emergency preparedness and response, flood insurance and volunteer assistance programs, the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management and Public Works are hosting Flood Awareness Week on Oct. 13-17.

Next week is Flood Awareness Week in Skagit County | Cascadia Daily News

Learn about preparedness and become a storm spotter in free webinars

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Whatcom County's severe weather shelter for this winter will be located at 925 N. Forest St. Staff say they should be prepared to activate by Nov. 15.

Whatcom's severe weather shelter prepared to activate starting mid-November | Cascadia Daily News

Located at 925 N. Forest St, overnight shelter will have fewer guests, more staff this year

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

CDN can't accept this generous gift due to our rules and regulations, so we are passing this act of kindness forward to one of our subscribers.

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

A simple act of kindness: A Cascadia Daily News Giveaway

A CDN reader reached out to the newsroom searching for a letter to the editor written by his dear friend, who had since passed away. We were able to locate that letter and send it back to the reader. In return, we were given a gift card!

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

State cuts to the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program have hit Whatcom. Seventy slots in 2024-25 turned to 49 this year, with the future uncertain.

State slashes pre-kindergarten program for low-income families | Cascadia Daily News

49 slots at risk at Bellingham, Ferndale school districts next year

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Indigenous People’s Day (Monday, Oct. 13) recognizes the contributions, resilience and sovereignty of Native communities across the United States — and there are more than a few ways to honor the occasion in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Ideas for honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day 2025 in Bellingham | Cascadia Daily News

Readings, film screenings, gatherings and other resources for Whatcom and Skagit counties

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Facing ongoing challenges with the cost and maintenance of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles, the WTA plans to purchase diesel buses to replace aging vehicles in the near future. But, the transit authority has found success in using renewable diesel, which now powers all fixed-route buses.

WTA hits pause on purchasing hybrid, electric buses | Cascadia Daily News

With costs and challenges rising to electrify, WTA embraces renewable diesel

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

The Whatcom County Council District 2 seat will remain liberal no matter who replaces outgoing council member Todd Donovan. The race to represent north Bellingham comes down to Elizabeth Boyle and Maya Morales.

County council bid for north Bellingham is a liberal battlefield | Cascadia Daily News

Elizabeth Boyle and Maya Morales vie for District 2 seat

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Get Outside! from Cascadia Daily News: The Oyster Dome is a rite of passage for newbies wanting an appetizer before tackling the rugged North Cascades. The short, steep trail traverses a second-growth forest with some minor creek crossings before heading left at a trail junction to reach the dome.

Shelling out effort at Oyster Dome | Cascadia Daily News

Exploring the outdoors in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and beyond

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Letters to the editor: Misplaced city priorities, Tylenol and candidate flattery.

Letters, Week of Oct. 8, 2025: Misplaced city priorities, Tylenol and candidate flattery | Cascadia Daily News

Send letters, maximum 250 words, to [email protected]

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

A former third-party administrator of self-insured medical plans for Skagit County employees has informed the county of a data breach where an unauthorized user gained access to its systems in December 2024.

Data breach exposes personal information of 1,100 Skagit County residents | Cascadia Daily News

County health plan members affected, including current, former employees and dependents

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

Two Hello Fresh subscription meals should be pitched following a spinach recall, the USDA says.

HelloFresh ready-made meals recalled for possible listeria contamination | Cascadia Daily News

USDA warns that spinach in the company's subscription meals may be the issue

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

Derek Long, executive director of local nonprofit Sustainable Connections, announced Tuesday he is stepping down from his role.

Sustainable Connections leader to step down | Cascadia Daily News

Derek Long has faced some criticism for the nonprofit's handling of Cloud Mountain Farm Center

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

County officials are weighing an important part of the new justice facility: where should the behavioral care center go and who should be able to access its services?

County weighing design, location for new behavioral care center tied to justice facility | Cascadia Daily News

Discussions of treatment options continue for project voters approved in 2023

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

CDN food reviewer Jessamyn Tuttle is well aware of the hype surrounding Tam Tam Pizza. Last month, she stopped by their location in the Fairhaven red bus to give it a try.

Review: Tam Tam Pizza | Cascadia Daily News

Perfect pies made fresh in the Fairhaven red bus

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

Two business owners are vying for one seat on the Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners. And while one of them is an incumbent, the other has watched the port struggle to develop a plan for the Bellingham waterfront.

Incumbent and challenger promise new vision for Port of Bellingham | Cascadia Daily News

Business owner Carly James is vying for Ken Bell's seat

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