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For the first time since 2016, no Whatcom or Skagit prep football team will compete for a state title after Anacortes, M...
11/30/2025

For the first time since 2016, no Whatcom or Skagit prep football team will compete for a state title after Anacortes, Mount Baker and Lynden Christian all fell in their respective state semifinal matches Saturday.

First time since 2016 that no Whatcom, Skagit team will compete for a state title

Close Bellingham neighbors of the man accused of opening fire on two National Guard members in Washington D.C., describe...
11/30/2025

Close Bellingham neighbors of the man accused of opening fire on two National Guard members in Washington D.C., described the "movie-like" FBI raid of the low-income apartment early Thanksgiving morning.

Couple mourn guard member’s loss; fears for safety of Lakanwal’s children

Almost exactly two years ago, two long-term employees bought D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano, so quietly that most people didn’t ...
11/29/2025

Almost exactly two years ago, two long-term employees bought D’Anna’s Cafe Italiano, so quietly that most people didn’t even know it had changed hands.

Bellingham restaurant has been serving up Sicilian comfort food for 28 years

Western women defeated the University of Mary in the first game of the Lynda Goodrich Classic, while the men lost to the...
11/29/2025

Western women defeated the University of Mary in the first game of the Lynda Goodrich Classic, while the men lost to the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Olivia Hodges and Nehemiah Pollard were the leading scorers for the Vikings

When Kat Schaumberg does something, she goes for it. An avid outdoorswoman and mountain guide, Schaumberg recently retur...
11/29/2025

When Kat Schaumberg does something, she goes for it. An avid outdoorswoman and mountain guide, Schaumberg recently returned from a two-year sailing trip with her fiance, documenting their journey on YouTube along the way.

CDN's weekly community profile

With so many craft markets to choose from, Christmas shopping is a breeze in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Here's a round...
11/29/2025

With so many craft markets to choose from, Christmas shopping is a breeze in Whatcom and Skagit counties. Here's a roundup of where to browse this holiday season.

Where to shop for handmade gifts in Whatcom and Skagit counties

The holidays usher in a flurry of seasonal events around Bellingham, most of which are quintessentially Pacific Northwes...
11/28/2025

The holidays usher in a flurry of seasonal events around Bellingham, most of which are quintessentially Pacific Northwestern.

Tree lighting, parades, carols, Santa visits and more in Whatcom and Skagit counties

Lynden football is one of the most decorated sports programs in Washington, with 10 state titles in the school’s history...
11/28/2025

Lynden football is one of the most decorated sports programs in Washington, with 10 state titles in the school’s history. While the boys program continues to be a state contender every year, the girls now have the opportunity to make their mark with flag football starting this winter.

The Lions will play against four other Whatcom schools in the second year of prep competition

Whatcom County's health board could expand in 2026, but the potentially more diverse body likely won't include elected o...
11/28/2025

Whatcom County's health board could expand in 2026, but the potentially more diverse body likely won't include elected officials from the county's small cities.

Six mayors in Whatcom County say they're satisfied with current structure

For 36 years, Steve Jones has served on the Nooksack Valley School Board. As his last term concludes in December, he's r...
11/28/2025

For 36 years, Steve Jones has served on the Nooksack Valley School Board. As his last term concludes in December, he's recognized by colleagues for his 'selfless' service to the community.

Nooksack Valley’s Steve Jones praised for selfless service as his term ends in December

The Nooksack adjudication won't solve water-supply problems because of climate change, state water law and the adjudicat...
11/27/2025

The Nooksack adjudication won't solve water-supply problems because of climate change, state water law and the adjudication's focus, says CDN guest writer Eric Hirst.

Multi-decade process will produce little of value for these reasons

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