NEWS IN BRIEF

News in Brief, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2023

League of Women Voters to host 5 school board forums
THE HAMMER

The Hammer: September 2023 Pumpkin Spice Edition

Running this detective story up the flagpole
OPEN & CLOSED

Open & Closed: October 2023

Diamond Jim's Grill under new ownership
THE A-LIST

Amy's Picks: Harvest happenings, Sugar, Doctober and First Fridays

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
SCHEDULE

Sports calendar: Sept. 29 – Oct. 8, 2023

Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
WEEKLY WATCHDOG

Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2023

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

NEWS

ELECTIONS

Candidates hope to turn campaign dollars into votes

Executive Sidhu, council member Kershner are biggest fundraisers
News
GOVERNMENT

With shutdown averted, funding available to Whatcom flood victims

Federal budget extension includes $16B for FEMA
News
OPEN & CLOSED

Open & Closed: October 2023

Diamond Jim's Grill under new ownership
News
WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Bellingham's soapbox?

Clear eyes, full heart, 2 feet on a giant wooden box, can't lose
News
ELECTIONS

Frustration with PeaceHealth has become a political issue

Candidates suggest creating a public hospital district or change the tax break

OPINION

RON JUDD

Those downtown Bellingham salmon are supposed to die

Return of Whatcom Creek chinook should be celebrated, not lamented
News
GUEST COMMENTARIES

Defunding Whatcom County's jail is not a realistic approach to criminal justice reform

'Building a new jail facility is not optional'
News
LETTERS

Letters to the Editor, Week of Sept. 27, 2023

Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
News
GUEST COLUMNISTS

It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The fight for full preservation is not over
News
GUEST COMMENTARIES

Lynden mayor: Public safety 'in crisis'; jail deserves yes vote

Discussion 'mired in numbers, misinformation'

SPORTS & REC

SOCCER

Sehome, Ferndale trade blows in hard-fought tie

Both teams come away disappointed with draw
News
OUTDOORS

How government shutdowns negatively impact the outdoor recreation economy

'Many people suffer from the gamesmanship of politicians thousands of miles away'
News
FOOTBALL

Football forecast: The touted 1A inter-county rematch is here

Lynden Christian heads to Nooksack Valley for best game of week 6
News
BASEBALL

Rangers wrap up playoff berth, help eliminate Mariners with 6-1 victory

Seattle falls short a year after ending 21-year playoff drought
News
FOOTBALL

Lynden's passing attack overpowers Sehome

Heppner's 4 TD passes leads Lions to 44-24 win over Mariners

LIVING

THE BEAT GOES ON

Getting ready for Bellingham Exit festival

Inaugural edition of multi-venue festival offers range of genres
News
RESTAURANTS

Review: La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib

Mostly hits at longtime Skagit eatery with indoor and outdoor dining
News
BOOKS

Review: ‘Teaching in the Rain: The Story of North Cascades Institute’ by John C. Miles

Book urges readers to both explore and protect a fragile ecosystem
News
DANCE

New multimedia dance work exploring water features photography and poetry

‘Tidal’ explores water, relationships in intergenerational dance piece by Kuntz and Company
News
FACES IN THE CROWD

Genny Cohn: Local costumer and clothing connoisseur

CDN's weekly community profile