COLUMNS

Radical logic oozes from the Editor's Mailbag

By RON JUDD Executive Editor

October 13, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.


CITIZENS AGENDA

CDN endorses: Seth Fleetwood for Bellingham mayor

In a tight race, and troubled times, experience counts

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GUEST COMMENTARIES

Top Democrats: Tanksley is key to successful jail plan

Sheriff candidate can bring people together around jail — and treatment

CITIZENS AGENDA

CDN endorses: Tanksley in Whatcom County Sheriff's race

Blaine police chief poised to become regional justice leader

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CITIZENS AGENDA

CDN endorses: Jon Scanlon for Whatcom County Council at-large

Long public service record provides clear edge over challenger Ordos

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CITIZENS AGENDA

CDN endorses: Satpal Sidhu for county executive

Incumbent brings government experience, broader public vision

THE HAMMER

The Hammer: October 2023 Dark Skies Edition

Detecting minor movement in detective scandal

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GUEST COMMENTARIES

Libraries protect the freedom to read

Local librarians support new measures to provide materials 'without fear'

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GUEST COMMENTARIES

Veteran public defender: Trust authorities to build a humane jail

Public defender offers different perspectives on need

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RON JUDD

Those downtown Bellingham salmon are supposed to die

Return of Whatcom Creek chinook should be celebrated, not lamented

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GUEST COMMENTARIES

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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GUEST COLUMNISTS

It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The fight for full preservation is not over

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GUEST COMMENTARIES

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