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Judge quashes subpoena for journalism professor's notes

Judge Marsha Pechman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington ruled in favor of Carolyn Nielsen, who wrote articles about a now-exonerated teenage murder defendant during graduate school. Pechman also awarded Nielsen a protective order against future deposition and her…

2010-08-19
Carolyn Nielsen presents papers at Denver conference 2010-08-13
Students from Lynden, Ferndale win fair scholarships

Two Whatcom County high school graduates recently received $1,000 scholarships from the Northwest Washington Fair.

Elizabeth Kayser, Lynden High School, has been involved in a variety of different fair activities, but she really enjoys showing cattle. She plans to attend Western…

2010-08-11
When does diversity equal bias rather than benefit?

Soon after television stations aired a videotape of Shirley Sherrod talking about whether she could overcome her own racial bias to help a white farmer save his farm, further reporting showed the tape had been edited to take her words out of context. The full tape revealed that Sherrod, who is…

2010-08-09
News-Review announces new editor

A journalist who has won awards for his investigative reporting and column and editorial writing has joined the staff of The News-Review.

Don Jenkins became the city editor on Monday. As city editor, he assigns coverage of local news and events and edits the…

2010-07-21
Colton Harris-Moore gets ink because story is news

Shame on you.

We want to know he was caught, but that’s it.

This kid is just a spectacle used to sell more papers.

Those aren’t my words. They’re taken from reader comments posted Monday on HeraldNet.com…

2010-07-14
Sammamish resident named outstanding graduate

While touring the Italian art scene in Siena in summer 2009, Wesleigh Richardson noticed a seemingly insignificant detail in the 14th century “Madonna Enthroned with Saints” painting by Italian-born Duccio di Buoninsegna — Arabic writing.

2010-07-14
Downtown bars liven up Bellingham's late night

"Bellingham's bar scene offers a variety of atmospheres and experiences. For a visitor or those who have a hard time keeping up with the openings and closings of downtown bars, choosing where to spend the evening can be daunting."

2010-06-21
THE GREEN FROG: Best selection of on-tap brews

"Despite being hidden on the outer edge of State Street, The Green Frog Café Acoustic Tavern boasts the best beers in Bellingham. The bar's slogan that advertises only quality beers rings true with the wide variety of microbrews available."

2010-06-21
Reporter Steve Johnston, Everett native, dies

"Steve Johnston, Everett native and longtime Seattle Times reporter and columnist, has died.

For years, Johnston wrote a Sunday humor column for the newspaper that occasionally touched on his experience with multiple sclerosis."

2010-06-21
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