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Former standout player returning to WWU women’s basketball as assistant coach
Katrina Gimmaka, center, reacts in December 2023 as a foul is called against Nooksack Valley in a game against Lynden. The former Western basketball standout and volunteer volleyball and basketball coach at Nooksack Valley was hired as an assistant women's basketball coach at Western. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) Katrina Gimmaka...
Lake Oswego officer reflects on how homicide of aunt and uncle led her to policing career
As a police officer, Eryn Leonard has to interact with people during the worst times of their life. Relating to that, she said, can sometimes prove challenging. However, as she progresses in her career, the Lake Oswego officer’s harrowing experience a few years ago — which altered the trajectory of her life — means she may be able to level with those who are grief-stricken more deeply. When Leonard was...
Freedom Park gets 90% property tax reduction from county
Freedom Park on Camano Island just received a substantial decrease in property taxes thanks to a program through Island County. The Public Benefit Rating System — established in the county in 1998 — allows certain properties to be assessed at their “current use” value, which is lower than the “highest and best use” value that would otherwise apply to a property.
Mark Elliot Lambert
Mark Elliot Lambert passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and close friends, on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at UW Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, at the age of 45. Born in Bellingham, Washington, Mark was a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, embracing the region’s outdoor adventures, culinary delights (crab, coffee, and beer in that order), and sports activities.
Colleen Maschmedt: November 20, 1942 – May 25, 2024
Colleen Reah Maschmedt passed away peacefully in her home on Whidbey Island on May 25, 2024, at the age of 81 surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Colleen was born in Seattle on November 20, 1942, to parents Albert Altabet and June Bellinger. She leaves behind her three children Jena (Jonathan) Murphy, Anthony (Abbey) Maschmedt, Todd (Leslie) Maschmedt, and two additional sons Bob (Janet) Maschmedt Jr. and Don (Emily) Maschmedt along with her longtime friend and companion, their father, Bob Maschmedt. Together they had 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Deitra Bjornathun, countless friends, relatives, and her beloved dog, Yona.
Mount Vernon kids learn wilderness survival skills
MOUNT VERNON — Two dozen kids could be found in the wilderness at Little Mountain Park for the Wilderness Survival Camp put on by the Mount Vernon Parks and Enrichment Services Department. Recreation Coordinator Brooke Ahlegian said the kids attended the camp Monday through Friday this week and spent their time building forts, learning about local plants, going on hikes and working on bow drill kits to start fires. This...
Family business brings Colombian food, coffee and goods to Bellingham
The Ortiz family gathers on June 28 at their business, De Todo Mijo, a Colombian grocery store in Bellingham. (Cocoa Laney/Cascadia Daily News) If you want to stock up on empanadas and arepas before Colombian Independence Day on July 20, De Tod. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like...
Electric vehicle charging station location finalized for Sedro-Woolley
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — While the installation of electric vehicle charging stations is set for Sedro-Woolley, the location has changed. The city will now dedicate six out of 13 parking spaces at a city-owned lot located at 900 Metcalf — one block south of State and Metcalf streets — for a long-term lease (10 years with one-year automatic renewals) for electric vehicle charging stations. The city will gain four Direct Current Fast...
Trailview Apartments residents struggled with lack of air conditioning during recent heat wave
Bellingham resident Heather Hills recently tucked her children into their beds at 10 p.m. The high t. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like 50% off an annual subscription!
Culinary, business students compete in third annual Kitchen Champions
MOUNT VERNON — The culinary program and the business and marketing program at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy have teamed up once again to put on a culinary event for the students and community to enjoy — Kitchen Champions. This year, for the first time, Kitchen Champions will be set up similar to the Kitchen Wars event earlier this year, except rather than the public coming to vote, it will be fellow students and family members. Both sets of students have been hard at...
Construction begins at Pickford Film Center’s second location
Preliminary construction work has begun at Pickford on Grand, with three additional theaters planned. The nonprofit theater's expansion was announced in 2021. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) Preliminary construction work has begun on the Pickford on Grand, a companion theater to the Pickfor. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like...
Election 2024: Three compete for state House 10th Legislative District
Three candidates are running for the Position 1 state representative seat of the 10th Legislative District on the Aug. 6 ballot. The district includes Whidbey Island, La Conner, Conway, Stanwood, Arlington and western Mount Vernon. The candidates submitted responses to a questionnaire sent out by the Skagit Valley Herald. Incumbent Clyde Shavers (D-Oak Harbor) has...
Trio of talented teenage teammates now reunited as All-Stars
In 2018 they were part of a Dream Team. A group of immensely talented teenagers who took home the gold medal for Team USA at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships. Tuesday night in Arlington, Washington’s CJ Abrams, Detroit’s Riley Greene and Kansas City’s Bobby Witt Jr. will be reunited as All-Stars at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Bellingham, WA
F you’re dreaming of a place where stunning natural beauty meets vibrant community vibes, look no further than Bellingham, Washington. Nestled between the majestic North Cascades and the serene waters of Bellingham Bay, this charming city has something for everyone. Today, let’s explore some of the best neighborhoods in...
KING 5 meteorologists predict how many 90-degree days Seattle will see in 2024
SEATTLE — Temperature records were broken multiple days in a row earlier this week in a heat wave that settled over western Washington. SeaTac, Seattle, Olympia and Bellingham set daily temperature records Tuesday, which was projected to be the hottest day of western Washington's recent heat wave. Olympia cracked...
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A campus police officer was fired by Western Washington University for allegedly assaulting a suspect during an arrest. University Police Department Chief Katy Potts says two police officers caught someone who was trying to break into one of their private vehicles on January 20, 2024.
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