Anastacia (Staci) Baird

👩🏻‍💻 Local news FTW! Obsessed with inclusivity, accessibility, UX & 🍩. General Manager @CascadiaDaily #Bellingham

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

Must-read for folks here in #PNW

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Could a tragedy on the scale of Lahaina — or last week's fires around Lake Okanagan in British Columbia, which charred about 200 structures — happen here? And are officials ready with proactive measures? Some counties are more prepared than others.
https://t.co/C20tFKg4bU

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Faces in the Crowd: Luis Casillas is the owner of Mi Rancho Meat Market and Taqueria, a restaurant in the Columbia neighborhood known for its $1 tacos. Read this feature in Spanish or English.
https://t.co/pbwKfDzuNB

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In addition to the Bellingham-based artists who are members of the Women Painters of Washington, Cordata Gallery's "Fresh Perspectives" exhibit features professional-level painters from throughout the state.
https://t.co/MEjkzMzjIC

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

Fall internship apps due by midnight tonight!

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Fall intern applications are due today for news, sports and visual journalism.
🗓️ Minimum 20 hours/week (10-12 weeks)
💰 $2,000 stipend
More details: https://t.co/JedLWiAqCj

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

So excited to have @prast24 join the CDN family!

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MEET THE STAFF: Rhonda Prast, CDN's new managing editor, is the former Assistant Managing Editor for Investigations and Projects at the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Read more about Rhonda at https://t.co/E3sGguKQx0.

Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @prast24

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Preliminary primary election results are in. Candidates who are currently leading are highlighted green.
https://t.co/xdOgJlACVh

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Today, U.S. Treasurer Marilynn Malerba is meeting with leaders, entrepreneurs and tribal members of the Lummi Nation. I’ll be posting updates about the tour and discussions of tribal needs throughout the day for @CascadiaDaily, so stay tuned!

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BEYOND BARS: PART III

Homelessness, mental illness and substance use disorder have only gotten bigger in recent years, and they are making a greater impact on Whatcom County’s already overburdened jail.

Read more: https://t.co/kS7S86PSXN

[Riley Sweeney @rileysweeney]

A really neat collaboration between our local media, @CascadiaDaily and @kmre1023!

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

Super proud of @Ralph_Schwartz and the team that brought this series together in collaboration with @kmre1023.

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Beyond Bars: The Future of Justice in Whatcom County is a special report that explores the county’s controversial effort to build a new jail. (1/6)

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

Join me at CDN this spring as a sports intern!

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: Spring quarter sports intern applications due March 24

-10 to 12 weeks, 20 hours per week
-$2,000 stipend
-Will assist with live game coverage, compiling stats, writing profiles and more
-Ideal candidate will be able to take their own photos and video

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

@TeacupInTheBay I know that Mr Pickles! I was once accused of stealing them.

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@CJohnBenintendi 😅

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I’m here because I believe in local journalism, I hope you do too.

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From CDN Executive Editor @roncjudd: "We’re grateful for a full year of support. And literally counting on more." https://t.co/kJHrFpMM42

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

.@CityofBhamWA council has passed a new ordinance requiring residential landlords to give tenants a 120-day notice of any rent increase. https://t.co/bRAlN37SEN

#RentalMarket #Bellingham

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

OH on Slack today:
How often do boats sink around here?

It was me, I asked that question.

It seems like a lot? 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Anastacia (Staci) Baird @PNWBaird]

I’ll accept applications until 11:59 p.m.

#deadlines

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Today is the last day to submit applications for spring quarter news, sports and VJ internships.

Apply with a one-page letter of interest, one-page resume and work samples to Staci Baird, managing editor, at [email protected].

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@CascadiaDaily View from a window in Ferndale, Washington.

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Whatcom County is blanketed in snow, with more on the way. Watch for our story soon with updates throughout the day. Reply below with your snow photos. ⬇️

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Are you thinking about building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) on your property? The City wants to help! The first ten property owners to complete an ADU in Ferndale this year receive this t-shirt, inspired by Metallica's "And Justice for All" album.