Publish Date: 2016 - 2026

Well Drilling & the Burden of Proof

Elisabeth Britt · Fri Nov 25, 2016

The county council is holding a public hearing.

Being Thankful on Thanksgiving

John Servais · Thu Nov 24, 2016

Depressed and Horrified By Hillary’s Demise? Canada Has Made it Easier For Americans to Immigrate!

David Camp · Tue Nov 22, 2016

County Council Rep Ken Mann Has a Hangover

Elisabeth Britt · Sat Nov 19, 2016

Ken Mann has an election hangover.

Serve and Protect

Tip Johnson · Thu Nov 17, 2016

A Brief Primer on Neoliberalsim

Dick Conoboy · Wed Nov 16, 2016

Neoliberalism: A political theory of the late 1900s holding that personal liberty is maximized by limiting government interference in the operation of free markets.

Obamacare on the Block - What will Trumpcare look like?

David Camp · Wed Nov 16, 2016

As we transition to the new Trump administration, how will the health care program change?

Run!

Deb Gaber · Mon Nov 14, 2016

A Millennial Response to Deja Vu Article

David Servais · Sat Nov 12, 2016

We feel it appropriate to allow this millennial to blast away at us for my articles on Trump and Hillary. These articles can be referred to a year and years from now for how well they stand up.

Dems Need to Look in the Mirror

Dick Conoboy · Fri Nov 11, 2016

A Silver Lining?

Tip Johnson · Thu Nov 10, 2016

Of Platters and Asses

Dick Conoboy · Wed Nov 9, 2016

1924 and 1933 - and Deja Vu in 2016

John Servais · Wed Nov 9, 2016

A dire prediction of the Trump presidency, one that hopefully will not come true. But if he does as he promised, as history suggests, then he may repeat history.

Finally, A Real Map

Deb Gaber · Mon Nov 7, 2016

Changes May Be In Store For The City Planning Commission

Dick Conoboy · Mon Nov 7, 2016

The Bellingham Planning Commission lacks broad representation from the community. A simple fix is to limit the number of members involved with the building and development industries.

A Proud Vote for Hillary Clinton

John Servais · Mon Nov 7, 2016

Why I am proud and pleased to vote for Hillary Clinton for President. In brief, she is the most qualified person in America to lead us in these next years.

Vote YES on 732 - Whether Conservative or Liberal

John Servais · Fri Nov 4, 2016

YES on I-732 Fits Conservative & Liberal Values

John Servais · Fri Nov 4, 2016

Initiative 732 may be the most important issue on our ballot. The pro and anti campaigns were instructive - until the last minute anti ad blitz. Time to call out the anti folks.

The “Smoking Gun” to Provide Amnesty for Illegal Housing Units

Anne Mackie · Fri Nov 4, 2016

Our Bellingham city council has violated its own rules of process in order to force detached ADU rules into approval and avoid public discussion.

The Council Packet

Tip Johnson · Thu Nov 3, 2016

Millennial vs Millennial - Presidential Vote

John Servais · Thu Nov 3, 2016

A pro Trump 30 something challenged me on my preference for Clinton. I asked another millennial to respond. Plus link to great Seth Meyers video.

Was Emma Right?

Dick Conoboy · Wed Nov 2, 2016

OK, Once and For All…

Deb Gaber · Mon Oct 31, 2016

Halloween, a Brief History

Deb Gaber · Mon Oct 31, 2016

Marijuana Policy Update - 2016 Election Edition

David Camp · Mon Oct 31, 2016

An update on the legal marijuana business in Washington State including financial data and commentary.

The Great Forgetting

Dick Conoboy · Sun Oct 30, 2016

The Rich Get Richer or How Imperial Globalization Serves the Elites at the Expense of the American Workers

David Camp · Sat Oct 29, 2016

An economic analysis of the contributing factors to increasing inequality.

Follow the Money

Tip Johnson · Thu Oct 27, 2016

Whistleblower Defenders

Anne Mackie · Wed Oct 26, 2016

The role of the investigative journalist

Voting Recommendations 2016 - and More

John Servais · Tue Oct 25, 2016

Here is a brief list of recommendations from John Servais, the publisher. These represent the values and perspective of an independent progressive, as I perceive myself.

A Tiny Semblance of Privacy

Deb Gaber · Mon Oct 24, 2016

Is Racism the New Queer? Ask the “Deplorables for Trump”

David Camp · Fri Oct 21, 2016

Whatcom County Government Employees Need Grievance System

Michael Chiavario · Fri Oct 21, 2016

Michael Chiavario writes on unfair employment practices in our Whatcom County government with a specific example and a suggestion for how to fix the system.

Deregulation

Tip Johnson · Thu Oct 20, 2016

Cliff Mass On Why the Storm Fizzled

John Servais · Wed Oct 19, 2016

Surly Citizens Object to Backroom Deals

Anne Mackie · Wed Oct 19, 2016

Anne Mackie relates the dysfunctional actions of council president Pinky Vargas and the illegal favoritism shown by council to developer groups over city residents.

Holy Cow! 43 Million Gallons of Milk Dumped and 1.2 Billion Lbs. of Surplus Cheese This Year!

David Camp · Tue Oct 18, 2016

Vacation Rentals In Residential Neighborhoods

Tani Sutley · Tue Oct 18, 2016

Tani Sutley writes of an interesting interaction with Bellingham resident and county council member Ken Mann.

Solar Sidewalks

Deb Gaber · Mon Oct 17, 2016

Noam Chomsky and Ralph Nader on the MIC Propaganda Apparatus

David Camp · Sat Oct 15, 2016

Big Wind Storm Saturday Evening - If….

John Servais · Sat Oct 15, 2016

Good News, Trekkies

Tip Johnson · Thu Oct 13, 2016

Election Forum - This Saturday Morning

John Servais · Thu Oct 13, 2016

The League of Women Voters 3rd of 3 election forums is this Saturday, Oct 22 at 9:30 am in the Bellingham city council chamber. Also live on BTV10.

Batten Down the Hatches!

Tip Johnson · Wed Oct 12, 2016

The Royal Bank of Scotland: Gone A-Viking

David Camp · Tue Oct 11, 2016

Logging Planned for 110 Acres on Samish Hill

Dick Conoboy · Mon Oct 10, 2016

The city has given an extremely short notice for comments on a substantial logging operation for 110 acres of Samish Hill. The city has known about this project since May.

Cup of Coffee?

Deb Gaber · Mon Oct 10, 2016

Old Glory at Half-staff on Sunday

John Servais · Sun Oct 9, 2016

Accessory Dwelling Units - Their Time is Here

John Servais · Sat Oct 8, 2016

State Supreme Court Rules Against County Plan

John Servais · Thu Oct 6, 2016

Today the Washington Supreme Court ruled Whatcom County Comp plan does not protect water resources, providing a victory for local environmentalist litigants Hirst, Brakke, Harris & Stalheim.

Batten Down the Hatches!

Tip Johnson

Wed Oct 12, 2016

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Warning: Major Storms Threaten the Pacific Northwest.

Nuff said.

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