THE HAMMER
The Hammer, November 2023 Special Time-warp Edition
Swooning over the moon, and other holiday leftovers
THE A-LIST
Amy’s picks: Western concerts, The Snow Queen, a birthday bash and fearless films
A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
SCHEDULE
Sports calendar: Nov. 24 – Dec. 3, 2023
Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
WEEKLY WATCHDOG
Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 23 – 29, 2023
This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input
NEWS
HOUSING
Opportunity Council to launch new rental assistance program Dec. 1
Screenings will be open for rent-burdened seniors and families with children
ENVIRONMENT
Small sewer spill rankles tenants at Old Mill Village
Smelly backup of grease, flushable wipes didn't reach Lake Whatcom
EDUCATION
Online schooling for Washington’s youngest students is on the rise
Families see benefits, but experts are skeptical
WTD?
What’s The Deal With: The skate park under Roeder Avenue?
DIY park was 'created by skaters, for skaters'
HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness increase strains nonprofit capacity
Agencies expand despite challenges in retention, employee wellness
OPINION
LETTERS
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 29, 2023
Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
GUEST COMMENTARIES
The proposed metal shredder, from a child's point of view
From a fourth grader: 'I feel the world is crumbling'
RON JUDD
Jump starting CDN's 2024 resolutions: Homelessness, up close
Challenge accepted for casting light on a complex, fraught dilemma
LETTERS
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 22, 2023
Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
RON JUDD
Spreading that good holiday cheer — and other stuff
Frozen turkey tips and other insider Thanksgiving hacks
SPORTS & REC
BASKETBALL
Natalie Van Liew’s 20 points helps Mount Baker top Bellingham
Mountaineers use big runs, long-range shooting to outdistance Bayhawks
COLLEGE
State Supreme Court puts ruling that gave Oregon State, WSU control of Pac-12 on hold
Decision comes after request submitted by University of Washington; makes time for full review
PREP/COLLEGE
Sports roundup: Prep basketball is back
Nearly half of Whatcom County's prep teams have tipped off their seasons
OUTDOORS
One year in Juneau: Finding the best in the worst
Friends soothe the sting of facing headfirst into the rain
HOCKEY
Blackhawks get goals from Dickinson, 3 others, top Kraken 4-3
Matty Beniers has a goal and an assist for Seattle
LIVING
COMMUNITY
From U-cut to pre-cut, where to get your live Christmas tree
Choose from farms to forests, breweries and nurseries
THE BEAT GOES ON
Enjoy sounds of the season, local style
A plethora of creative holiday music options from around the region
PHOTO GALLERIES
Mount Bakers tops Bellingham in Bayhawks' season opener
Mount Baker girls basketball beat Bellingham 52-44 in the Bayhawks' season opener Wednesday, Nov. 29 in Bellingham.
Meridian bowling team sweeps in Blaine matchup
Meridian High School swept both varsity and junior varsity matches …
Western women's basketball thumps Hawaii Pacific
Western Washington University women's basketball beat Hawaii Pacific 80-44 in …
