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Not all paths to journalism are a straight line. Mine started with an arguably niche degree in underwater archaeology and a minor in creative writing. While obscure, my undergraduate training is more useful than many might expect.

I was born with insatiable curiosity, and archaeology gave me the tools to access stories otherwise lost to the world. 

It opened the door to my first newspaper column (one on scuba diving) and continues to inform how I unearth stories.

There are so many stories that journalists — and archaeologists — can help tell in this community. I applaud the county for prioritizing the protection and preservation of cultural resources with its effort to hire a full-time archaeologist.

While the mishandling of culturally sensitive materials (read about it here) will without a doubt be an expensive lesson, it appears to be one the county is determined to learn from.

Today's news

Wayne Gerner, left, and Laura Mackenzie stand outside their Chuckanut Village home Wednesday, Oct. 23. The two live in a property that could be affected if the city opts to not replace a bridge over Chuckanut Creek. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

As Bellingham weighs whether to replace a bridge, residents left in limbo

Canadian teen arrested in connection to Ferndale High bomb threat and 12 other cases

Briefs: Bellis Fair pop ups, startup pitch contest, Backcountry Essentials move

Whatcom County may require additional studies for Ranch Quarry

Anacortes, Bellingham ports awarded millions for pollution reduction projects

Guest commentary: No country still uses an electoral college — except the US

The Hammer: The Pickford is hoping its nutritional yeast yields more donor dough

Football forecast: Pioneers and Lyncs battle for league title

Nobody's Peach could be everybody's favorite

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What's the Deal With?

The rock is painted white — a fresh canvas for a new message — on Oct. 21. It is visible to drivers on I-5 just north of exit 246. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

What's the Deal With: Bellingham's I-5 graffiti rock?

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