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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
By
JULIA LERNER
| June 2, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Silver Beach construction moratorium extension on the table
City staff requests additional 6 months
By
JULIA LERNER
| June 2, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
English ivy: Invasive, deadly and probably in your neighborhood
Local environmental nonprofit is targeting the tree-killing vines
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 30, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Gathering of the Eagles brings tribes, community to Lummi Nation
9-day gathering celebrates environment, culture
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 26, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
Bob Hungerschafer: Record-setting blood donor
CDN's weekly community profile
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 26, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Cleanup process underway at two Blaine sites
Westman Marine, Sea K Fish site to undergo remediation
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 25, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Is Northwest Washington prepared for a train disaster?
Is Northwest Washington prepared for a train disaster?
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 24, 2023
SKI TO SEA
Ski to Sea by the numbers
44 Johns, 17 Pauls, 3 Georges, but no Ringo
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 24, 2023
FLOODING
Whatcom flood recovery pushing forward 18 months later
County Long Term Recovery Group seeks volunteers, support
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 23, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Western's outdoor lights retrofitted to support wildlife, environment
New LED bulbs meet guidelines for light pollution
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 22, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Lummi Nation opposes new British Columbia port terminal
Port expansion 'will have devastating impacts on our ability to revitalize our fisheries'
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 20, 2023
FLOODING
FEMA flood relief grants to hit county mid-July
Displaced homeowners still waiting on buyouts, lifts
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Spring means wild animals more active in Whatcom County
Coyote sightings, attacks reported at Whatcom Falls Park
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 15, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Decision on controversial Skagit gravel mine proposal delayed
Hearings were almost one year ago
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 13, 2023
WEATHER
Excess heat advisory issued for Whatcom, Skagit this weekend
Hot summer weather returns with temperatures higher than 80 degrees
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 12, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Algae blooms accelerating North Cascades snowmelt
North Cascades mountains serve as a laboratory for snow algae researchers
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 12, 2023
FLOODING
2021 Whatcom flood victims face rising housing costs, homelessness
'So much for the American Dream'
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 9, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Nooksack restoration project in Acme funded by state Legislature
County to purchase around 700 acres for restoration
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 6, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Lummi Nation honors missing and murdered Indigenous people
May 5 marks third federal MMIP day
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 4, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
No concrete plans to transport Tokitae, despite hopes
Federal agencies have not seen plans, proposals for her return
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 3, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill
Environmental bills see success in state Legislature
By
JULIA LERNER
| May 2, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Study: New boating distance rule no cure-all for Southern Residents
More noise studies needed, WWU researchers say
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 29, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Lummi Nation celebrates new detox center
7-bed center will support tribal members facing fentanyl addiction
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 27, 2023
FLOODING
Whatcom to buy, lift flood-damaged properties through FEMA grant
More than $12M expense approved by county council
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 26, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Bellingham seeks to alleviate summer heatwave issues
City eyeing cooling centers, other services
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 25, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Suicides, safety issues haunt history of troubled rifle range
Current standards contribute to safety issues, former employees say
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 25, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom tribes receive major grants for environmental restoration
Washington to receive $74.4 million for climate resilience
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 24, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Debate about state's salmon, trout hatcheries rages on
Failing the habitats or necessary to sustain tribal ways of life?
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom County summer road closures to support fish passage project
Closure along Mt. Baker Highway could stretch into November
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 15, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Report: Region must increase clean energy supply
Volatile weather, increasing power demand present challenges
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 13, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
State rejects Lake Whatcom cutthroat trout fishing petition
WDFW closed cutthroat harvest in 1999
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 13, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Reopening of Plantation Rifle Range indoor facility delayed
County projects reopening in June
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 11, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Washington mulls future of salmon hatcheries
Possible plans weigh conservation, economy, treaty rights
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 11, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Waterfront recycling plant operated without correct permits for months
Port of Bellingham working to acquire correct stormwater permits
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 7, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Lake Whatcom water quality shows signs of recovery, concerns remain
Some health metrics show improvement while others remain stagnant
By
JULIA LERNER
| April 4, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Asbestos contamination unlikely at proposed Whatcom County quarry
Neighbors of proposed site wary of possible hazards
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 31, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Padden Creek algae bloom not toxic, new tests show
Ongoing algae bloom turned lake, creek green this week
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 29, 2023
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Those yellow wildlife corridor signs?
Make way for ducklings
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 29, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
Judge rules BNSF violated agreement with Swinomish Tribe
Rail company upped train traffic across reservation
By
AUDRA ANDERSON
,
JULIA LERNER
| March 28, 2023
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'
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 28, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
US treasurer visits, discusses Lummi business development
Visit is one of the first post-pandemic under Biden administration
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 28, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Major 'green' planning underway for BP Cherry Point
'Many steps to go' before company commits to $1.5 billion investment
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 23, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
San Juan sand and gravel mine fined $53K for water violations
Company 'failed to protect water quality' despite warnings since 2018
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 23, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
What's next at the Intalco aluminum smelter?
Canadian company eyeing facility for future development
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 21, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Cleanup 'wrapping up' at BNSF derailment on Swinomish Reservation
7-car train derailed early Thursday morning
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 20, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
BP Cherry Point mulling green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel
Updated facilities could bring $1.5B to Whatcom over several years
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 17, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
Ronnie Delgado: Community connections coordinator at Max Higbee Center
CDN's weekly community profile
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 17, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom County rock pit closed to shooters over lead concerns
Recent testing show lead levels 'far exceed environmental standards'
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Curtailed Ferndale smelter to close permanently
Intalco closure comes 3 years after curtailment
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom County Council mulls future of Plantation Rifle Range
Costly maintenance and operations could prevent full reopening
By
JULIA LERNER
| March 16, 2023
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