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Government

Whatcom council directs ARPA funds to child care projects

Early learning remains a high priority among county leaders

March 24, 2023 2:31 p.m.

Law & Justice

British Columbia decriminalizes drug possession

Sweeping move expected to reduce incarceration of province's large Indigenous population

March 24, 2023 2:30 p.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Kylie Fair Anderson: Painter

CDN's weekly community profile

March 24, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Environment

Major ‘green’ planning underway for BP Cherry Point

'Many steps to go' before company commits to $1.5 billion investment

March 23, 2023 12:19 p.m.

Environment

San Juan sand and gravel mine fined $53K for water violations

Company 'failed to protect water quality' despite warnings since 2018

March 23, 2023 12:05 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic Agenda: March 23 – 29, 2023

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

March 23, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Education

WWU philosophy professor writes second-shortest article

What's in a question?

Updated March 23, 2023 2:02 p.m.

Profiles

Bellingham artist looks for the light

Leslie Mason is swept away by stained glass

March 22, 2023 5:55 a.m.

Women Empowered

Post Point chief operator encourages women to pursue trades

Francis oversees 19 operators; two other women on her team

March 22, 2023 5:50 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Blaine’s Starbucks lighthouse?

It’s not a historical monument, but it is modeled after one

March 22, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Business Matters

Analysis finds long-term, Whatcom median home prices still increasing

'Middle-income' housing sits well below median price

March 22, 2023 4:50 a.m.

Elections

Sheriff candidate comes from inside the department

Undersheriff Chadwick has retiring Sheriff Elfo's endorsement

March 21, 2023 1:43 p.m.