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Charlotte Alden

General Assignment/Enterprise Reporter

Email: charlottealden@cascadiadaily.com
Phone: 360-922-3090 ext. 123
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Mount Baker selects Othello assistant superintendent to lead district

Jessica Schenck has more than 20 years of education experience and will start in July

March 14, 2025 3:06 p.m.

Federal cuts and research funding changes are ‘demoralizing’ to WWU faculty, students

Effect on university been ‘a lot of smoke,’ less fire so far, but uncertainty persists

March 13, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Whatcom food banks will be hurt by loss of USDA funding

Federal government axes food purchasing program, additional food assistance funding in question

March 12, 2025 9:00 p.m.

WWU’s appeal of retaliation lawsuit award disputes fired auditor was a ‘whistleblower’

Antonia Allen was awarded nearly $3M by jury in May 2024

March 12, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Blaine superintendent takes job in Sultan School District

Chris Granger will start his new role on July 1

March 12, 2025 5:30 p.m.

Three candidates shortlisted for new Mount Baker superintendent

Educational leaders from Kittitas, Othello and Oroville in the running

March 10, 2025 5:48 p.m.

After 40 years, Bellingham monthly program will host last meal in June

Challenges meeting church’s requirements led to closure of Bellingham Community Meal Program

March 10, 2025 4:19 p.m.

Fairhaven residents will hear fewer train horns with new quiet zone

A Waterfront Quiet Zone is in the works, dependent on future funding

March 10, 2025 1:04 p.m.

How new housing developments in Lynden could help the district reduce its bond cost

After difficulty passing bond, district hopes impact fees will ease burden on current residents

March 7, 2025 3:59 p.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Naaman Hinton: Bellingham schools volunteer, Max Higbee Center board member

CDN's weekly community profile

March 6, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Willows Inn property on the market for the third time

With new septic system installed, Lighthouse Mission Ministries tries again after deal fell through

March 5, 2025 9:00 p.m.

With measles cases rising, here’s how to protect yourself and children

Whatcom at risk for outbreak with lower than 95% vaccination rate

March 5, 2025 10:53 a.m.