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Today I'm highlighting our weekend enterprise story about an Anacortes exotic animal compound that readers might have missed amid watchdog stories, elections coverage and a lot of breaking news.

CDN contributor Elliott Almond is a skilled veteran reporter and an engaging writer who routinely covers assorted topics in our region. 

Passionate and detail-oriented, Elliott spent weeks digging into court documents and talking to stakeholders to tell the story of a decades-old dispute pitting neighbors and Skagit County officials against the nonprofit Predators of the Heart wildlife operation that had bred and raised hybrid wolf dogs.

When we first discussed the idea back in mid-August, Elliott said he was talking to all the stakeholders and wanted to take the time to do it right. Our readers benefit from his thorough and sensitive approach to storytelling. Have more ideas for Elliott? Send to newstips@cascadiadaily.com. 

Today's news

Third grader Isabella, left, and first grader Aria Anderson depart the school bus in August at Irene Reither Elementary School in Everson. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News)

What can be done to fix Washington's under-funded public school system?

DNR releases first statewide recreation plan, asks for public input

Western dean who was arrested last week no longer employed at university

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Weekend catch-up 

Mabel the cow, who was loose for over two months, was safely captured Friday, Oct. 18. (Photo courtesy of Whatcom Humane Society)

Mabel the cow finally caught by Whatcom Humane Society

CDN Voter Guide 2024

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