Cascadia Daily News

11/04/2025

Around Whatcom County, food banks are seeing an increase in numbers -- even as they're still regrouping after being hit by federal cuts earlier this year.

Food banks in Whatcom are still regrouping after cuts to federal funding earlier this year

11/04/2025

In Bellingham's thriving outdoor scene, women's outdoor groups are emerging as vital spaces where people of all ages and abilities come together, not just to hike or run, but to foster community.

Three Bellingham groups share a common goal: Empower women in recreation

11/04/2025

The Mariners and Lions will face each other in the 2A District 1 title game on Wednesday night after both teams won their semifinal matchups tonight.

The Mariners and Lions will face each other Wednesday at Meridian High

11/03/2025

Elections 2025: With Irish-developer Harcourt out of the picture at the downtown Bellingham waterfront, Port of Bellingham commission candidates are eyeing what could come next for the former Georgia Pacific mill site.

Read more at Cascadiadaily.com/elections
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📰: Annie Todd/Cascadia Daily News
🎥: Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News

11/03/2025

Students in Bellingham High School's new Electric Vehicle Design class will spend the year putting together a fully functional electric car.

Students will learn electrical engineering, automotive skills as they build car

11/03/2025

Fire chiefs, commissioners and the firefighters' union are all calling on the Whatcom County Council to approve the taking of banked capacity for the county EMS fund in the next budget year, to address inflation and unplanned costs for first response agencies. However, some county council members say they want to see EMS providers cut costs in addition to requesting more revenue.

Operations costs have outpaced tax revenue for emergency agencies

11/03/2025

The federal government's recent directive to create a National Center for Warrior Independence includes constructing 6,000 new housing units for veterans nationwide. CDN guest writer, Cristina Johnson, argues that to truly make a difference, the effort must reach veterans in Northwest Washington.

6K new housing units in the national pipeline offer hope for rural regions such as NW Washington

11/03/2025

Here are your week 9 detailed game recaps for Whatcom and Skatgit football teams.

Week 9: Detailed game recaps for Whatcom and Skagit football teams

11/03/2025

What does a recycler do when they come upon an antique machine with bells and whistles representing an adult version of a bop it, pull it and twist it toy?

The old drill press weighs thousands of pounds

11/03/2025

An updated list of local businesses doing their part to offer free meals, collect donations and raise money throughout November after funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ran out on Saturday.

Where to receive or donate a free meal in Whatcom County

11/02/2025

Firefighters have high-intensity, high-risk jobs -- they also rack up a lot of overtime pay, resulting in 21 of them being among the top 25 highest-paid Bellingham employees 2024, according to a Cascadia Daily News analysis of public records.

Bellingham officials aim to curb $2.9 million in overtime amid budget concerns

11/02/2025

Nooksack Valley, Lynden Christian and Sehome all advanced to their respective district championship games, while Meridian, Blaine and Squalicum lost and are in loser-out matches after district girls soccer semifinal action on Saturday.

Meridian, Blaine and Squalicum lost and are in loser-out matches