Bellingham Herald journalists strike for one day

Wages and A.I. policy are key issues

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Reporters at The Bellingham Herald are among the 31 workers at four Washington newspapers walking out for a one-day strike on Tuesday, May 26, citing low wages and company spending on artificial intelligence.

McClatchy Media, a publishing company that runs 30 outlets across the United States, owns the newspapers in Bellingham, Tacoma, Olympia and Kennewick. In 2020, New Jersey-based hedge fund Chatham Asset Management purchased the media chain after it filed for bankruptcy. …

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