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CDN’s take on NW Washington’s digital news future

A new website, and why it matters

Feb. 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Guest Commentaries

Navigating the night: Reflections on severe-weather sheltering and homelessness

Health director's up-close view of Whatcom winter survival

Jan. 29, 2024 5:05 p.m.

The Hammer: January 2024 Worst Month O’ the Year Edition

Smoothin' over some cracks in our (digital) face

Updated Jan. 25, 2024 2:17 p.m.

Guest Commentaries

Larsen: The opioid epidemic has devastated Northwest Washington

Let’s regain momentum to combat the epidemic and save lives

Jan. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Guest Commentaries

Port of Bellingham: We’re proud of our temporary waterfront solutions

Some criticism is valid, but give credit for port's 'thoughtful approach'

Jan. 19, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Snow drivers and other life hazards, blazing a path into the civic ditch

Odds/ends from the editor's office floor

Jan. 19, 2024 5:00 a.m.

A nod of respect — and some sage advice — for new Whatcom leaders

Let's celebrate, and encourage, those brave enough to step up

Jan. 12, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Guest Commentaries

ABC Recycling’s scrap metal plan: 30 jobs at what cost?

CDN guest commentary from ABC spokesman avoided key details

Jan. 5, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Guest Commentaries

Guest writer: Port’s ‘devil’s bargain’ was bad deal for Bellingham’s future

Irish developer Harcourt's exit an opportunity to reconsider waterfront plan

Jan. 4, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Guest Commentaries

Guest commentary: Herald coverage of Israel war biased, inaccurate

Politicization of 'antisemitism' cheapens the term

Dec. 29, 2023 5:00 a.m.

CDN’s 2024 watchword remains the same: ‘Impact’

A look back, and strong forward focus on even more substantial local news

Dec. 29, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Unapologetically grasping for the ‘wit’ in ‘dimwitted’

The Red Hammer Dubious Achievement Awards return

Dec. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.