THE HAMMER
The Hammer: September 2023 Pumpkin Spice Edition
Running this detective story up the flagpole
THE A-LIST
Amy's picks: Storytelling, murder, art and comedy
A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Sept. 22 – Oct. 1, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
WEEKLY WATCHDOG
Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 21 – 27, 2023
This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input
NEWS
FLOODING
FEMA flood relief grants for property owners delayed indefinitely
Millions of dollars in federal grants were earmarked for Whatcom County 2021 flood recovery
CRIME
Bellingham man arrested for sexual assaults involving minors dating back to 2002
Suspect was accused of more than two dozen crimes and admitted to sexually assaulting minors
LAW & JUSTICE
Fired Bellingham detective gets hero's send-off with unauthorized flag raising, vehicle escort
Police chief unaware of celebrations honoring Bo McGinty
OPINION
GUEST COLUMNISTS
It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The fight for full preservation is not over
GUEST COMMENTARIES
Lynden mayor: Public safety 'in crisis'; jail deserves yes vote
Discussion 'mired in numbers, misinformation'
LETTERS
Letters to the Editor, Week of Sept. 20, 2023
Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
GUEST COMMENTARIES
Voters can have both: a safe jail and more treatment
Levy opponents paint wishful picture without practical solutions
RON JUDD
Sneak peek at election endorsements: No easy choices
Slate of strong candidates a healthy sign for local democracy
SPORTS & REC
BASEBALL
Rangers finish crucial AL West sweep with 9-8 win over Mariners
Seattle trails Houston by half-game for final wild card spot
RUNNING
Thousands fill the streets for Bellingham Bay Marathon
Locals Adrian Cedillo, Courtney Olsen finish on top
CROSS COUNTRY
WWU men capture second straight Bill Roe Classic title
Vikings' women finish second; Kevin McDermott notches best finish
BASEBALL
AL West-leading Texas Rangers snatch 2-0 win over Mariners
eattle remains below the third wild-card spot
FOOTBALL
Lynden Christian falls to Royal in turnover-riddled contest
Both teams combine for 10 turnovers; Lyncs fall to Knights 28-7
LIVING
BOOKS
Review: ‘The Creative Act: A Way of Being’ by Rick Rubin
A poetic primer for unlocking your creative potential
MUSIC
Yaniv Attar celebrates 10 years with Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
Conductor depends on community to elevate the listening experience
FACES IN THE CROWD
Gil Nagle and Connor Roberts: Creators of 'Slackage'
CDN's weekly community profile
GARDENING
Tips for getting your yard and garden ready for fall and winter
Think foliage, not flowers. Gardening’s second season is in full swing.
THE A-LIST
Amy's picks: Storytelling, murder, art and comedy
A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
PHOTO GALLERIES
2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon
A wave of 2,465 runners participated in the Bellingham Bay Marathon, which included a marathon, relay marathon, half marathon, 10K …
Lynden Christian loses to Royal, 28-7
Jayden Huleatt’s three interceptions in his first career start weren’t …
Bill Roe Classic at Lake Padden
Western Washington University’s cross country teams turned in solid finishes …
Squalicum routed by Archbishop Murphy, 38-6
Archbishop Murphy shut down Squalicum in a crushing 38-6 defeat …
