COLUMNS

Return of Whatcom Creek chinook should be celebrated, not lamented

By RON JUDD Executive Editor

September 29, 2023 at 5:55 a.m.


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

'Building a new jail facility is not optional'

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Veteran public defender: Trust authorities to build a humane jail

Fublic defender offers different perspectives on need

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It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The fight for full preservation is not over

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

Discussion 'mired in numbers, misinformation'

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

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Guest commentary: Greenways connects us all

Greenways 5 levy is proposed to last 10 years and will be on November’s ballot

RON JUDD

CDN's own 'shared commitment'

A pledge to expand accountability journalism in NW Washington

THE HAMMER

The Hammer: September 2023 Pumpkin Spice Edition

Running this detective story up the flagpole

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Our shared commitment to serving Whatcom County

PeaceHealth: Community feedback on palliative care 'loud and clear'

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Costs, incarceration rates merit a 'no' vote on jail measure

Democratic Party chair: Big jail is wrong answer to 'root' problem of homelessness

GUEST COLUMNIST

Expanded aphorisms and pumped-up proverbs

Mr. Cranky's Almanac

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Furor over Kansas newspaper raid highlights broader threat

Local news is critical to empowering democracy

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RON JUDD

A giant leap for grill-kind

Artificial intelligence finds a home in smoked-meat locker