Cascadia Daily News

01/10/2026

Rachel Riggs’ cookbook, "In Good Health," promises “uncomplicated, allergen-aware recipes for a nourished life.”

Cookbook includes 77 'uncomplicated, allergen-aware' recipes

01/10/2026

Anacortes took on Meridian while Bellingham Combined faced Ferndale in two separate matches Friday at Mt. Baker Lanes.

Anacortes took on Meridian, while Bellingham Combined faced Ferndale in two separate matches Friday, Jan. 9 at Mt. Baker Lanes in Ferndale.

01/09/2026

CDN kicks off 2026 with new purpose and new leadership in three key positions. Read about the changes in Executive Editor Ron Judd's weekly column.

Two managing editors and a new exec position lead your local news org forward

01/09/2026

Western Washington University is close to getting federal funding for a new research vessel at the Shannon Point Marine Center. The vessel will allow for more "hands-on learning" for students and new research opportunities.

$1M for vessel included in bill that passed U.S. House with bipartisan support

01/09/2026

After a year on the job, Dr. Aldo Fusaro, the Whatcom County Medical Examiner, was fired Friday, according to an email obtained by Cascadia Daily News.

Aldo Fusaro was in position for a year; was hired to lead an office in 'disarray'

01/09/2026

Limited mental health resources are available to Afghan refugees in the U.S. who fought for American interests, according to those familiar with the situation. They are not considered veterans despite many of them serving alongside the U.S. Yet, they face compounding stressors of navigating a new country with trauma from their military service.

Patchwork of mental health resources available for Afghan refugees who fought for U.S.

01/09/2026

Carol Quimby started picking up trash on her morning walks at Lake Padden with her husband years ago and never gave up the routine. She's a familiar face to many people who enjoy the park trails year-round.

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01/09/2026

Calls are growing for traffic-slowing measures at an intersection right next to Mount Baker School District's main campus. A parent launched a petition after her daughter got into a "horrific" car accident.

Calls grow for traffic-slowing measures at Mitchell Road, Mount Baker Highway intersection

01/09/2026

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 edition of Cascadia Daily News. Read online at https://replica.cascadiadaily.com/cascadia-daily-news or pick up a print copy.

01/09/2026

Western men’s basketball overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to snap a two-game losing skid with a 71-66 home win over Seattle Pacific on Thursday night.

Dennis Johnson III led the Vikings with a team-high 19 points

01/09/2026

State Route 530, 8 miles south of Rockport, is still down to a single bypass lane as crews work to repair the section of highway that washed away during December's flooding.

Part of rural highway washed away in December 2025 flooding

01/09/2026

Imagine our county becoming the first in the U.S. to achieve zero wait time for a kidney donor, says guest writer John Macpherson.

Imagine our county becoming the first in the U.S. to achieve zero wait time for a donor