Cascadia Daily News

COVID-19

Whatcom health officer says we may be turning corner on COVID-19

Falling case counts a reason for hope even as hospital remains full

Feb. 1, 2022 5:43 p.m.

Transportation

New Birchwood Avenue underpass open to traffic

Connector route, with bicycle and pedestrian access, provides additional I-5 crossing

Updated Feb. 2, 2022 9:30 a.m.

Breaking News

Canada explores 2030 Winter Olympics bid for British Columbia

Four First Nations leading effort to bring the Games back to the region

Feb. 1, 2022 4:26 p.m.

Government

Washington insurance commissioner adopts credit scoring ban

The rule was announced Tuesday and takes effect March 4

Feb. 1, 2022 3:45 p.m.

Breaking News

Update: Ferndale homicide suspect was arrested in Arizona

Bellingham man is accused of homicide from Jan. 23

Feb. 1, 2022 9:10 a.m.

Education

Students protest over instruction options, COVID safety

With a return to in-person learning comes frustration and fear

Updated Feb. 1, 2022 11:31 a.m.

Basketball

Sehome edges Oak Harbor with second half defense

Mariners hold Wildcats to 12 second-half points

Jan. 31, 2022 10:55 p.m.

Local

Deputy seeking suspect mistakenly shoots off-duty officer

The shooting occurred as police tried to catch a man wanted for robbing a gas station at gunpoint

Jan. 31, 2022 10:46 p.m.

Law & Justice

Whatcom jail visitation closed indefinitely due to aging building

Broken elevators lead to closure, offender relocation

Jan. 31, 2022 9:26 p.m.

Education

Schools keep kids in classrooms amid rise in COVID-19

Districts weigh options, some temporarily return online

Jan. 31, 2022 8:29 p.m.

Flooding

County exec tries to allay fears about Whatcom’s flood plan

Sidhu: County has no plans to 'send' floodwater to Canada

Jan. 31, 2022 7:53 p.m.

Flooding

Fraudulent contractors and inspectors enter the flood recovery scene

Federal aid officials tell victims how to avoid fraud

Jan. 31, 2022 7:20 p.m.