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By the time this is sent out, I'll be tucked into my seat at the Whatcom County Council meeting — most likely listening to public comment.

While I am grateful that the technology to livestream these events is widely available and put to use, without a doubt there is value in a reporter being in the room.

Though perhaps a bit low on sleep — my plane to Bellingham got diverted to Spokane because of fog resulting in what ultimately was a bus ride to Bellingham International Airport — I look forward to being present: watching, listening, trying to understand where people are coming from and what is driving the decisions of our elected officials.

Keep an eye out for our piece about the funding of 22 North after the council votes on the multi-million-dollar budget line.

Until then, check out my colleague's piece on Quash Day — when "those with active warrants connected to misdemeanors can nullify them and restart the criminal process without being arrested."

Today's news

Whatcom County District Court is holding a warrant quash event from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Whatcom County Courthouse. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

Warrant quash helps defendants restart legal process and avoid arrest

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

Guest commentary: 'Junk fees,' a burden to renters, are unfair and excessive in Bellingham

Prep boys basketball preview: Lummi Nation's Jerome Toby

Football forecast: Anacortes faces Tumwater in state finals rematch

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What's the Deal With?

Kevin Smeall poses beneath the sign he updates regularly outside his house on Mount Baker Highway. (Sophia Gates/Cascadia Daily News)

What's the Deal With: The Mount Baker Highway sign?

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