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With an estimated 39,683 people receiving SNAP benefits across Whatcom and Skagit counties, it's important to remember that Thanksgiving dinner is a luxury. Here are a few organizations offering free community meals in 2025.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Whatcom County | Cascadia Daily News
Plus information on how to volunteer and donate
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November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
With an estimated 39,683 people receiving SNAP benefits across Whatcom and Skagit counties, it's important to remember that Thanksgiving dinner is a luxury. Here are a few organizations offering free community meals in 2025.
The video depicting sexual contact between Detective Samantha Robinson and a co-worker’s father is one of more than a dozen examples of a hostile work environment cited in a $30 million claim for damages.
Detective alleges co-worker made ‘disgusting’ AI video of her, shared around Sheriff’s Office | Cascadia Daily News
$30M tort claim details decade of hostility in Whatcom County agency
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The video depicting sexual contact between Detective Samantha Robinson and a co-worker’s father is one of more than a dozen examples of a hostile work environment cited in a $30 million claim for damages.
Employee compensation costs for the City of Bellingham skyrocketed to more than $133 million in 2024 — an increase of about 42% from 2022, according to an analysis of public records. The mayor is among nine city employees, not with the fire department, who received more than $250K in total in 2024.
City employee compensation increased 42% since 2022, to $133M | Cascadia Daily News
Nearly 40 Bellingham employees make more than $200,000
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November 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Employee compensation costs for the City of Bellingham skyrocketed to more than $133 million in 2024 — an increase of about 42% from 2022, according to an analysis of public records. The mayor is among nine city employees, not with the fire department, who received more than $250K in total in 2024.
The capital of Northern Ireland has a somewhat sleepier counterpart closer to home.
What's the Deal With: Belfast, Skagit County? | Cascadia Daily News
The place near Burlington shares a name with the capital of Northern Ireland
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November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The capital of Northern Ireland has a somewhat sleepier counterpart closer to home.
Lummi Nation has reopened a home for at-risk or displaced youth, after a five-year closure. Now called Young People Home, or Stae’wqLh‘aLeng, the dormitory behind Lummi Nation School provides youth with a safe place to land and grow while they work on completing their education.
Home for at-risk Lummi youth reopens after five-year closure | Cascadia Daily News
Lummi Chairman calls home a 'safe haven' for young people
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November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Lummi Nation has reopened a home for at-risk or displaced youth, after a five-year closure. Now called Young People Home, or Stae’wqLh‘aLeng, the dormitory behind Lummi Nation School provides youth with a safe place to land and grow while they work on completing their education.
Fall, in Bellingham, starts when the Pickford releases its Doctober schedule. This year, the festival included 34 features and five shorts tackling issues from social justice to environmentalism, history, immigration and authoritarianism.
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Fall, in Bellingham, starts when the Pickford releases its Doctober schedule. This year, the festival included 34 features and five shorts tackling issues from social justice to environmentalism, history, immigration and authoritarianism.
Lynden's Newsroom Pub is a far cry from an actual newspaper office, but everything about the restaurant is steeped in newspaper history.
Review: The Newsroom Pub | Cascadia Daily News
Lynden hangout serves farm-to-table bar food, with a side of journalism history
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November 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lynden's Newsroom Pub is a far cry from an actual newspaper office, but everything about the restaurant is steeped in newspaper history.
Amid a historic federal government shutdown, local agencies and the state have shielded participants of a federally funded nutrition program for women and their babies.
WIC funding in place until December amid state, federal impacts | Cascadia Daily News
Participants have yet to feel the impact despite temporary layoffs at the state program
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November 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Amid a historic federal government shutdown, local agencies and the state have shielded participants of a federally funded nutrition program for women and their babies.
For local-government candidates passionate about a particular issue, shooting for the moon is an understandable, often commendable trait. But it's not always good politics, as evidenced by the recent electoral trouncings of candidates Andrew Reding and Maya Morales, writes Executive Editor Ron Judd.
Lessons from early Whatcom election results: Overreach has consequences | Cascadia Daily News
Passionate pitches from Reding, Morales demonstrably out of tune with political middle
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November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
For local-government candidates passionate about a particular issue, shooting for the moon is an understandable, often commendable trait. But it's not always good politics, as evidenced by the recent electoral trouncings of candidates Andrew Reding and Maya Morales, writes Executive Editor Ron Judd.
Out of all the films I saw at Pickford Film Center’s Doctober last month, “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel” was a standout. The film follows Tony Powell, a former professional English footballer who, out of fear of coming out as gay, instead moved to America and was never heard from again.
Review: 'The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel' | Cascadia Daily News
Standout film from Doctober shines light on homophobia in pro sports
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November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Out of all the films I saw at Pickford Film Center’s Doctober last month, “The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel” was a standout. The film follows Tony Powell, a former professional English footballer who, out of fear of coming out as gay, instead moved to America and was never heard from again.
Malachi Larsen, 19, runs an online sneaker company, Pacific Kickz, and was recently named NW Washington Youthpreneur of the Year.
Malachi Larsen: Seller of rare sneakers | Cascadia Daily News
CDN's weekly community profile
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November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Malachi Larsen, 19, runs an online sneaker company, Pacific Kickz, and was recently named NW Washington Youthpreneur of the Year.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 edition of Cascadia Daily News. Read online at replica.cascadiadaily.com/cascadia-dai... or pick up a print copy.
Carly James appears to be victorious, eking out a slight lead against incumbent Ken Bell, 51% to 49%.
Update: Carly James apparent winner of Port of Bellingham commission; expansion passes | Cascadia Daily News
Business owner Carly James has small lead over incumbent Ken Bell as of Thursday
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November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Carly James appears to be victorious, eking out a slight lead against incumbent Ken Bell, 51% to 49%.
Based on preliminary results, Whatcom County Charter amendments that are likely to pass will change or clarify procedures and government powers and will provide more oversight and accountability.
Eight Whatcom County Charter amendments get the nod from voters | Cascadia Daily News
Amendments about ombuds, aides, signature requirements likely to fail
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November 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Based on preliminary results, Whatcom County Charter amendments that are likely to pass will change or clarify procedures and government powers and will provide more oversight and accountability.
This quick, homey skillet dish is almost a pasta dish, almost a bowl of deconstructed chili wontons.
Welcome November with a comforting chorizo and mushroom wonton skillet | Cascadia Daily News
Quick, cozy dish features generous dollop of local yogurt
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November 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This quick, homey skillet dish is almost a pasta dish, almost a bowl of deconstructed chili wontons.
An environmental group's contention in a recent CDN guest commentary that sticking to incineration of poop solids from Bellingham's municipal waste treatment plant is a "$54 million gamble on the past" is off-base, the city's Public Works Director opines in a CDN guest commentary response.
Bellingham’s investment in Post Point incinerator maintenance is the responsible path forward | Cascadia Daily News
It’s not a $54M gamble on the past — it’s a commitment to reliability while the future catches up
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November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
An environmental group's contention in a recent CDN guest commentary that sticking to incineration of poop solids from Bellingham's municipal waste treatment plant is a "$54 million gamble on the past" is off-base, the city's Public Works Director opines in a CDN guest commentary response.
A man whose body was found in Bow in 1989 has finally been identified after authorities exhumed his remains to collect new DNA samples.
DNA reveals identity of man whose body was found more than three decades ago in Bow | Cascadia Daily News
Man's family asks that his name not be released at this time
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November 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
A man whose body was found in Bow in 1989 has finally been identified after authorities exhumed his remains to collect new DNA samples.
Letters from Mt Baker Imaging about a sensitive data breach are landing in mailboxes this week — 10 months after hackers accessed the information.
Mt. Baker Imaging notifies patients of data breach 10 months after incident | Cascadia Daily News
Letter from Whatcom company uses template filed with Attorney General in July
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November 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Letters from Mt Baker Imaging about a sensitive data breach are landing in mailboxes this week — 10 months after hackers accessed the information.
An increase in moorage rates at marinas owned by the Port of Bellingham and an influx of grant money have made it possible for the port to pursue a shiny revenue projection for 2026.
Port commissioners anticipating no property tax increase for 2026 | Cascadia Daily News
The Port of Bellingham anticipates nearly $30.4 million in operating revenues in 2026
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November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
An increase in moorage rates at marinas owned by the Port of Bellingham and an influx of grant money have made it possible for the port to pursue a shiny revenue projection for 2026.
Letters to the editor: Bus shelters, SNAP, the beef market and poop management
Letters, Week of Nov. 5, 2025: Bus shelters, SNAP, the beef market and poop management | Cascadia Daily News
Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
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November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Letters to the editor: Bus shelters, SNAP, the beef market and poop management
Get Outside!: The Stimpson Family Reserve provides a blueprint for how Bellingham can better preserve its dwindling forestland.
Bellingham’s mature forest is a model for preservation | Cascadia Daily News
Exploring the outdoors in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and beyond
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November 5, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Get Outside!: The Stimpson Family Reserve provides a blueprint for how Bellingham can better preserve its dwindling forestland.
A pastoral student at PeaceHealth wonders about the hospital's commitment to spiritual care amid cuts to the health care provider's clinical pastoral education program.
PeaceHealth pastoral students fear their program's fate amid cuts | Cascadia Daily News
Multiple spiritual roles in Bellingham were among those cut in the hospital's latest layoffs
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November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A pastoral student at PeaceHealth wonders about the hospital's commitment to spiritual care amid cuts to the health care provider's clinical pastoral education program.
From mains to desserts, drinks and every appetizer in between, here's how to make holiday cooking easy — albeit no less delicious.
How to make Thanksgiving 2025 easy in Bellingham | Cascadia Daily News
Options for dine-in and take-out around Whatcom and Skagit counties
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November 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
From mains to desserts, drinks and every appetizer in between, here's how to make holiday cooking easy — albeit no less delicious.
Five agencies are involved in a search for a 73-year-old man who was last seen in Point Roberts on Monday morning.
73-year-old man missing in Point Roberts since Monday morning | Cascadia Daily News
Search continues; police say he may be confused or disoriented
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November 5, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Five agencies are involved in a search for a 73-year-old man who was last seen in Point Roberts on Monday morning.
State Rep. Alicia Rule spent part of Thursday, Oct. 30, shadowing Cascadia Elementary's Principal as part of a statewide effort to get legislators to better understand the realities of education in 2025.
Rep. Alicia Rule shadows Ferndale principal to better understand public school needs | Cascadia Daily News
Cascadia Elementary visit part of statewide effort by group of school leaders
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November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
State Rep. Alicia Rule spent part of Thursday, Oct. 30, shadowing Cascadia Elementary's Principal as part of a statewide effort to get legislators to better understand the realities of education in 2025.