NEWS IN BRIEF

News in Brief, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2023

Gillies Road temporarily closed during the day Oct. 2–6
THE HAMMER

The Hammer: September 2023 Pumpkin Spice Edition

Running this detective story up the flagpole
OPEN & CLOSED

Open & Closed: September 2023

Meryenda Shop for grab-and-go items officially opens Saturday
THE A-LIST

Amy's Picks: Harvest happenings, Sugar, Doctober and First Fridays

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties
SCHEDULE

Sports calendar: Sept. 29 – Oct. 8, 2023

Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports
WEEKLY WATCHDOG

Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2023

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

NEWS

ELECTIONS

Affordable housing among candidates' top concerns

Complex problem requires multiple solutions
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NEWS IN BRIEF

News in Brief, Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2023

Gillies Road temporarily closed during the day Oct. 2–6
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LAW & JUSTICE

Bellingham man pleads not guilty to child sex crime charges

State seeking extradition for Montana brother, who was also implicated in alleged crimes
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EDUCATION

School board turnover: Challenges to gain power and influence

With 24 seats open in November election, districts could see big change
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ENVIRONMENT

Feds seek input on grizzly bear reintroduction in North Cascades

A 45-day public comment period opened this week on two proposals

OPINION

RON JUDD

Those downtown Bellingham salmon are supposed to die

Return of Whatcom Creek chinook should be celebrated, not lamented
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GUEST COMMENTARIES

Defunding Whatcom County's jail is not a realistic approach to criminal justice reform

'Building a new jail facility is not optional'
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LETTERS

Letters to the Editor, Week of Sept. 27, 2023

Send letters, maximum 250 words, to letters@cascadiadaily.com
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GUEST COLUMNISTS

It’s time to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The fight for full preservation is not over
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GUEST COMMENTARIES

Lynden mayor: Public safety 'in crisis'; jail deserves yes vote

Discussion 'mired in numbers, misinformation'

SPORTS & REC

FOOTBALL

Lynden's passing attack overpowers Sehome

Heppner's 4 TD passes leads Lions to 44-24 win over Mariners
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BASEBALL

J.P. Crawford's grand slam leads Mariners to 8-0 win over Rangers

Seattle remains 1 game behind Houston in wild-card standings
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SWIMMING

Blaine sophomore swimmer is building on historic freshman season

Hailey Ferrell became first state champion in program history a season ago
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SOCCER

WWU men's soccer drops league opener to Saint Martin's

Vikings fall to Saints 1-0 in season's inaugural GNAC match
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SCHEDULE

Sports calendar: Sept. 29 – Oct. 8, 2023

Upcoming recreation opportunities and professional, college and prep sports

LIVING

DANCE

New multimedia dance work exploring water features photography and poetry

‘Tidal’ explores water, relationships in intergenerational dance piece by Kuntz and Company
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FACES IN THE CROWD

Genny Cohn: Local costumer and clothing connoisseur

CDN's weekly community profile
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VISUAL ART

Whatcom Artist Studio Tour spotlights local contemporary art

Four exhibits highlight upcoming countywide art event
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THEATER

‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ rocks Bellingham Theatre Guild

Powerful musical transforms local stage
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THE A-LIST

Amy's Picks: Harvest happenings, Sugar, Doctober and First Fridays

A curated selection of happenings in Whatcom and Skagit counties