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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 28d

A recently published paper investigates how to counter misinformation about voter and election fraud. Turns out, CDN's mini series last year was on point. So, we're bringing it back.

Pre-bunking an effective way to combat election misinformation | Cascadia Daily News

CDN prepares to dust off award-winning breakdown of Whatcom County election system

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 14h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 20h

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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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 23h

Turns All Year is an elite group of skiers and snowboarders who seek out any patch of snow they can find to ensure they ride at least one day every month.

Turns all year: The backcountry skiers, snowboarders who ride year-round | Cascadia Daily News

Founder Silas Wild, 77, currently has 336 consecutive months skiing

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

The revenue from Bellingham's new "Safe and Stable Communities Sales Tax," expected to be around $4 million in the first year, will go toward public safety and criminal justice programs, including community court, diversion, reentry, domestic violence services and alternative responses.

Bellingham's new 0.1% sales tax will go into effect January | Cascadia Daily News

Projected $4 million annual revenue won't fund new police officers, mayor says

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

The Ferndale City Council has taken an official stance against a citywide ballot measure to prohibit "junk fees" for renters. Voters will still have the opportunity in the coming election to weigh in on the initiative.

Ferndale council votes to formally oppose 'junk fees' ballot measure | Cascadia Daily News

Initiative will remain on the November ballot

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

The port's strategy for Point Roberts economic development includes a marina acquisition, broadband expansion and creating a centralized sewer system.

Port of Bellingham's strategy for revitalizing Point Roberts includes marina acquisition | Cascadia Daily News

The study outlines five core strategies for boosting point’s economic future

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

World-renowned climber Melissa Arnot Reid shares her story of becoming the first woman to summit Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen in her new memoir, "Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest."

Review: 'Enough: Climbing Toward a True Self on Mount Everest' by Melissa Arnot Reid | Cascadia Daily News

Author and world-renowned climber to appear on this month's Chuckanut Radio Hour

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Eagle-eyed drivers have probably observed the "Bicycles Must Exit" signs that pop up on Interstate 5 on the outskirts of Mount Vernon and Bellingham.

What's the Deal With: Riding a bike on I-5? | Cascadia Daily News

Cyclists are allowed to travel on the interstate shoulder, mostly

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

An academic program in Fairhaven is sending students back in time by encouraging them to read classic works of literature, learn Ancient Greek, and leave screens at the door.

In Bellingham classroom, no screens allowed, but Ancient Greek required | Cascadia Daily News

Founder wants to challenge students intellectually, teach respectful conversations

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Cascadia Daily News earned first in general excellence as well as the prestigious Community Service Award for the third year in a row.

CDN garners 17 awards, including general excellence, in state news contest | Cascadia Daily News

Photography, design, sports, news, features among wins from Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Two Whatcom County School districts will be asking voters for tax increases in the November election.

Lynden, Bellingham school districts to ask voters for tax increases this November | Cascadia Daily News

Bellingham asking for funds to boost budget, Lynden seeks bond for new high school a third time

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

Introducing CDN's new column: TV restrictions kept Bellingham residents from watching a remarkable Mariners' regular season. Thanks to the postseason, everyone can now watch the Mariners now, starting last weekend with the American League Division Series.

Mariners’ magic missed by many in Bellingham | Cascadia Daily News

Introducing CDN's new column: TV restrictions kept us from watching a remarkable regular season

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 1d

A state board appears poised to create additional tree buffers on forest lands, which might sound good, but brings no real environmental benefit worth the cost to communities and a struggling industry, Guest Writer Jacob Vail, a Burlington forester, argues in a CDN guest commentary.

WA's stream buffer rule: Big economic impact, little environmental evidence | Cascadia Daily News

Land managers should not fall into trap of politicized 'quick environmental wins'

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

“It's people that make it happen, and it creates this once-in-a-moment experience. I mean, live music — there really is nothing like it,” Ridenour said.

BSO’s “golden” season begins today. Read more in this week's Sunday Read:

After 50 years, Bellingham Symphony Orchestra's moving parts form harmonious whole | Cascadia Daily News

The anatomy of BSO depends on dozens to make the music happen

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

Gail Ridenour, executive director of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, says planning each program is akin to solving “the best puzzle.” Every performance is one of a kind — and every musician, staff member and volunteer plays a role.

The silver plating on Karolyn Labes' trumpet shines under the Mount Baker Theatre stage lights. (Santiago Ochoa/Cascadia Daily News)

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

Like most symphonies, BSO’s orchestra can be broadly categorized into four sections: strings, woodwind, brass and percussion. Roughly 70% of BSO’s core group of musicians have advanced degrees in music.

Violin player Lenelle Morse makes a note on her sheet music during a Bellingham Symphony Orchestra rehearsal on stage in the Mount Baker Theatre. (Santiago Ochoa/Cascadia Daily News)

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 2d

The anatomy of the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra depends on dozens to make the music happen. Over the past 50 years, BSO has amassed a library of more than 500 works, and performances are regularly attended by a minimum of 1,000 eager audience members.

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra rehearses in an empty Mount Baker Theatre. (Santiago Ochoa/Cascadia Daily News)

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 3d

Whatcom County council candidates passionate, civil at CDN town hall | Cascadia Daily News

Candidates focus on Justice Project, public health, affordable housing and accountability

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 3d

Out of the six Whatcom County Council candidates who took the stage at CDN's first town hall event, only one was an incumbent. This means that no matter what happens on Nov. 4, there will be some fresh faces on council.

Whatcom County council candidates passionate, civil at CDN town hall | Cascadia Daily News

Candidates focus on Justice Project, public health, affordable housing and accountability

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 3d

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Cascadia Daily News @cascadiadaily.com · 3d

CDN’s Election Town Hall is about to begin!

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