Julia Lerner

Julia Lerner

Staff Reporter

julialerner@cascadiadaily.com

(360) 922-3090 ext. 109


ENVIRONMENT

Feds, tribes responding to mass baby salmon death in Skagit

Hundreds of dead baby chum discovered at McGlinn Island Jetty

ENVIRONMENT

Silver Beach construction moratorium extension on the table

City staff requests additional 6 months

ENVIRONMENT

English ivy: Invasive, deadly and probably in your neighborhood

Local environmental nonprofit is targeting the tree-killing vines

INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Gathering of the Eagles brings tribes, community to Lummi Nation

9-day gathering celebrates environment, culture

FACES IN THE CROWD

Bob Hungerschafer: Record-setting blood donor

CDN's weekly community profile

ENVIRONMENT

Cleanup process underway at two Blaine sites

Westman Marine, Sea K Fish site to undergo remediation

ENVIRONMENT

Is Northwest Washington prepared for a train disaster?

Is Northwest Washington prepared for a train disaster?

SKI TO SEA

Ski to Sea by the numbers

44 Johns, 17 Pauls, 3 Georges, but no Ringo

FLOODING

Whatcom flood recovery pushing forward 18 months later

County Long Term Recovery Group seeks volunteers, support

ENVIRONMENT

Western's outdoor lights retrofitted to support wildlife, environment

New LED bulbs meet guidelines for light pollution

INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Lummi Nation opposes new British Columbia port terminal

Port expansion 'will have devastating impacts on our ability to revitalize our fisheries'

FLOODING

FEMA flood relief grants to hit county mid-July

Displaced homeowners still waiting on buyouts, lifts

ENVIRONMENT

Spring means wild animals more active in Whatcom County

Coyote sightings, attacks reported at Whatcom Falls Park

ENVIRONMENT

Decision on controversial Skagit gravel mine proposal delayed

Hearings were almost one year ago

WEATHER

Excess heat advisory issued for Whatcom, Skagit this weekend

Hot summer weather returns with temperatures higher than 80 degrees

ENVIRONMENT

Algae blooms accelerating North Cascades snowmelt

North Cascades mountains serve as a laboratory for snow algae researchers

FLOODING

2021 Whatcom flood victims face rising housing costs, homelessness

'So much for the American Dream'

ENVIRONMENT

Nooksack restoration project in Acme funded by state Legislature

County to purchase around 700 acres for restoration

INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Lummi Nation honors missing and murdered Indigenous people

May 5 marks third federal MMIP day

ENVIRONMENT

No concrete plans to transport Tokitae, despite hopes

Federal agencies have not seen plans, proposals for her return

GOVERNMENT

Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill

Environmental bills see success in state Legislature

ENVIRONMENT

Study: New boating distance rule no cure-all for Southern Residents

More noise studies needed, WWU researchers say

INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Lummi Nation celebrates new detox center

7-bed center will support tribal members facing fentanyl addiction

FLOODING

Whatcom to buy, lift flood-damaged properties through FEMA grant

More than $12M expense approved by county council

ENVIRONMENT

Bellingham seeks to alleviate summer heatwave issues

City eyeing cooling centers, other services

GOVERNMENT

Suicides, safety issues haunt history of troubled rifle range

Current standards contribute to safety issues, former employees say

ENVIRONMENT

Whatcom tribes receive major grants for environmental restoration

Washington to receive $74.4 million for climate resilience

ENVIRONMENT

Debate about state's salmon, trout hatcheries rages on

Failing the habitats or necessary to sustain tribal ways of life?

ENVIRONMENT

Whatcom County summer road closures to support fish passage project

Closure along Mt. Baker Highway could stretch into November

ENVIRONMENT

Report: Region must increase clean energy supply

Volatile weather, increasing power demand present challenges

ENVIRONMENT

State rejects Lake Whatcom cutthroat trout fishing petition

WDFW closed cutthroat harvest in 1999

GOVERNMENT

Reopening of Plantation Rifle Range indoor facility delayed

County projects reopening in June

ENVIRONMENT

Washington mulls future of salmon hatcheries

Possible plans weigh conservation, economy, treaty rights

ENVIRONMENT

Waterfront recycling plant operated without correct permits for months

Port of Bellingham working to acquire correct stormwater permits

ENVIRONMENT

Lake Whatcom water quality shows signs of recovery, concerns remain

Some health metrics show improvement while others remain stagnant

ENVIRONMENT

Asbestos contamination unlikely at proposed Whatcom County quarry

Neighbors of proposed site wary of possible hazards

ENVIRONMENT

Padden Creek algae bloom not toxic, new tests show

Ongoing algae bloom turned lake, creek green this week

WTD?

What's the Deal With: Those yellow wildlife corridor signs?

Make way for ducklings

TRANSPORTATION

Judge rules BNSF violated agreement with Swinomish Tribe

Rail company upped train traffic across reservation

ENVIRONMENT

Proposed Whatcom gravel mine raises environmental, safety concerns

'I don’t want to subject my kid to diesel fumes and living in an industrial wasteland'

INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

US treasurer visits, discusses Lummi business development

Visit is one of the first post-pandemic under Biden administration

ENVIRONMENT

Major 'green' planning underway for BP Cherry Point

'Many steps to go' before company commits to $1.5 billion investment

ENVIRONMENT

San Juan sand and gravel mine fined $53K for water violations

Company 'failed to protect water quality' despite warnings since 2018

ENVIRONMENT

What's next at the Intalco aluminum smelter?

Canadian company eyeing facility for future development

ENVIRONMENT

Cleanup 'wrapping up' at BNSF derailment on Swinomish Reservation

7-car train derailed early Thursday morning

ENVIRONMENT

BP Cherry Point mulling green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel

Updated facilities could bring $1.5B to Whatcom over several years

FACES IN THE CROWD

Ronnie Delgado: Community connections coordinator at Max Higbee Center

CDN's weekly community profile

ENVIRONMENT

Whatcom County rock pit closed to shooters over lead concerns

Recent testing show lead levels 'far exceed environmental standards'

ENVIRONMENT

Curtailed Ferndale smelter to close permanently

Intalco closure comes 3 years after curtailment

ENVIRONMENT

Whatcom County Council mulls future of Plantation Rifle Range

Costly maintenance and operations could prevent full reopening