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The Hammer

The Hammer: October 2023 Dark Skies Edition

Detecting minor movement in detective scandal
Updated Oct. 18, 2023 12:43 p.m.
Staff Picks are shown displayed side by side on shelves at the Bellingham Public Library.
Guest Commentaries

Libraries protect the freedom to read

Local librarians support new measures to provide materials 'without fear'
Oct. 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The hallway of the Whatcom County Jail in November that have green doors leading to inmate cells.
Guest Commentaries

Veteran public defender: Trust authorities to build a humane jail

An insider's take on the need for a new justice facility
Updated Oct. 6, 2023 3:57 p.m.
A salmon caught in a fishing net as a fisherman in full orange lifts it up.
Ron Judd

Those downtown Bellingham salmon are supposed to die

Return of Whatcom Creek chinook should be celebrated, not lamented
Updated Oct. 4, 2023 3:29 p.m.
The side of Whatcom county jail as a car drives by.
Guest Commentaries

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

'Building a new jail facility is not optional'
Sept. 29, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A group of colorful tents sit near a lakeshore in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as the sky is covered in dark gray clouds.
Guest Columnist

It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The fight for full preservation is not over
Sept. 24, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A blue jail sign is posted outside of the county jail.
Guest Commentaries

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

The discussion is 'mired in numbers, misinformation'
Sept. 22, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Guest Commentaries

Voters can have both: a safe jail and more treatment

Levy opponents paint wishful picture without practical solutions
Sept. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Ron Judd

Sneak peek at election endorsements: No easy choices

Slate of strong candidates a healthy sign for local democracy
Sept. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.
An updated version of the Greenways Program levy will go in front of Bellingham voters at a reduced rate in November this year. The new levy
Guest Commentaries

Guest commentary: Greenways connects us all

Greenways 5 levy is proposed to last 10 years and will be on November’s ballot
Sept. 8, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Ron Judd

CDN’s own ‘shared commitment’

A pledge to expand accountability journalism in NW Washington
Sept. 8, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The Hammer

The Hammer: September 2023 Pumpkin Spice Edition

As Burning Man fizzles, Whatcom Jail sizzles
Sept. 4, 2023 12:26 p.m.

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