Publish Date: 2016 - 2026

Public Banking Bill Re-Introduced In the Washington State Senate

Dick Conoboy · Wed Feb 27, 2019

Public banking is moving forward again this legislative session in Washington state thanks to the efforts of Sen. Bob Hasegawa.

Rud Browne and His Wanderlust

John Servais · Thu Feb 7, 2019

Rud Browne’s antics during the selection of Liz Lovelett for state Senator was only the latest weird act during his first year of his second term on the Whatcom County Council.

Anacortes Council member Lovelett to replace Ranker in state Senate

Ralph Schwartz · Tue Feb 5, 2019

Officials from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties met Tuesday in Mount Vernon to appoint Liz Lovelett as state senator.

Move These Buses, Now

Alex McLean · Sun Jan 27, 2019

Bellingham Public Schools staff Greg Baker and Ron Cowan display contempt for public involvement, the environment, and public disclosure with the bus barn issue on Whatcom Creek.

Of Broken Roads and Re-invented Wheels

Tip Johnson · Fri Jan 18, 2019

Re-imagining Bellingham’s Waterfront

Winter Haven Tent Community Opens in Bellingham

Lisa E. Papp · Mon Jan 14, 2019

Approved by the City of Bellingham, a temporary tent encampment called Winter Haven will be operated by non-profit HomesNOW! through early April 2019.

Bellingham Fireworks Ban, New Year’s Eve And The Troops

Dick Conoboy · Thu Jan 10, 2019

Bellingham’s ban on consumer fireworks is simple. Fireworks are illegal. No time outs for holidays. And don’t forget the troops!

COB Produces Elementary School Level Dig Once Draft

Jon Humphrey · Thu Jan 10, 2019

Proof that the COB is in bed with big telecoms. Here is an inappropriate COB Dig Once Policy that creates pathways for corporate welfare/abuse of the community.

Washington State Treasurer Gaslighting on Public Banking

Dick Conoboy · Tue Jan 8, 2019

Our state treasurer is either extremely ignorant about public banking or openly shilling for corporate banks at the expense of citizens.

Infinite Growth and Its Ecological Impact

Larry Horowitz · Mon Jan 7, 2019

Jason Hickel asks “Can we have perpetual growth AND a healthy ecology?”

Climate Chaos, Tipping Points and The Final Buzzer

Dick Conoboy · Sun Jan 6, 2019

Is it possible to even know where we are on climate change? Or is it too late already?

This Mayor Hates Greenways

Alex McLean · Sun Jan 6, 2019

Alex McLean, who has served 6 years on the Greenway Advisory Committee, exposes Mayor Kelli Linville’s disdain for the community elected Greenways program.

Appealing Voodoo Economics Housing Values

Jon Humphrey · Wed Jan 2, 2019

The first of a set of articles outlining the process for a working-class family in Bellingham to try and fight our unfair housing values and the taxes linked to them.

Lincoln and Lakeway - Hazards “Я” Us

Dick Conoboy · Fri Dec 14, 2018

With the growth of commercial facilities, the number of risks and points of conflict for traffic and pedestrians have increase substantially.

Gene Knutson Not Running for Mayor

John Servais · Wed Dec 12, 2018

For months, Gene Knutson has seriously considered running for mayor. He has decided against it. The 2019 Bellingham mayor’s election continues to churn.

Preliminary RF Exposure Tests

Jon Humphrey · Tue Dec 4, 2018

A brief overview of radiofrequency (RF) exposure tests taken in Bellingham at two locations.

Twin Sisters Brewery To End Music…For A Time

Dick Conoboy · Fri Nov 16, 2018

The brewery management announced at a Sunnyland Neighborhood meeting it will stop the outside music until issues around the noise ordinance are resolved.

Noise Enforcement Efforts Failing at Sunnyland Brewery

Dick Conoboy · Sat Nov 10, 2018

Calls to 911 are failing to stem the noise emanating from the Twin Sisters Brewery.

November 5th Existing Network Meeting (COB’s Mansplaining)

Jon Humphrey · Wed Nov 7, 2018

Meeting details about the existing public fiber-optic network with Eric Johnston and other COB officials for details they’re unnecessarily withholding.

Election results: Nov 6 General, 2018

John Servais · Tue Nov 6, 2018

Our running several day posting and comments on the election.

Dog Whistle Racism

John Servais · Thu Nov 1, 2018

Alex Ramel sent an email to his political acquaintances on the racism in Michael Petrish’s campaign in the 40th district. We reprint it with his permission.

Want Justice Reform? Vote James Erb.

John Servais · Thu Nov 1, 2018

Justice reform will only come with the election of James Erb. Because Eric Richey has been a leader in the oppressive prosecutors practices for 10 years.

Filling City Council Vacancies - A Flawed Process

Dick Conoboy · Fri Oct 26, 2018

The city council should re-look its process for choosing replacements for vacant council seats.

Atul Deshmane: Public Utility District 1, Commissioner District 2

Jon Humphrey · Thu Oct 25, 2018

Brief overview of Atul Deshmane for Public Utility District 1, Commissioner District 2.

Twin Sisters Brewery - It Is Not Getting Better For The Neighbors

Dick Conoboy · Tue Oct 23, 2018

Light pollution and special events seem to be the new normal at the Twin Sisters Brewery

Environmentalist? Vote NO on 1631

John Servais · Tue Oct 23, 2018

Updated Oct 23… Initiative 1631 creates a carbon tax, which is good, but gives the money to private political organizations and even exempts the biggest polluters from the tax.

Real 5G Concerns

Jon Humphrey · Sat Oct 20, 2018

A description of the many concerns surrounding 5G technology including, but not limited to, health concerns.

The Cost of Prosecutorial Mismanagement

Juliette Daniels · Sun Oct 14, 2018

Whatcom County Deputy Prosecutor’s mismanagement of criminal cases costs victims, law enforcement, taxpayers, defendants and the justice system

Public Banking Before It Is Too Late

Dick Conoboy · Tue Oct 9, 2018

We have dawdled enough. Whatcom County and local municipalities must work with the legislature in Olympia to establish public banking.

Whatcom County Candidate’s Night Kicks Off in Point Roberts - Live !

John Lesow · Mon Oct 8, 2018

The Point Roberts Registered Voter’s Association hosts Whatcom County’s first Formal Candidates Forum of the 2018 Election Season. 10 Candidates attend.

Whatcom Regional Transportation Study (Deeply Flawed)

Jon Humphrey · Wed Oct 3, 2018

A critical analysis of the Whatcom Regional Transportation Study. A study that falls under the category of lies, damned lies, and statistics for sure.

Hannah Stone selected for Bellingham city council

John Servais · Tue Oct 2, 2018

Hannah Stone, a Bellingham immigration attorney, has been unanimously selected to serve out the vacated term of Roxanne Murphy.

AT&T and the COB (Partners in Corporate Welfare)

Jon Humphrey · Sun Sep 30, 2018

A review of recently released documents showing corporate welfare to AT&T.

New LLC Ownership for NW Citizen

John Servais · Thu Sep 27, 2018

Am delighted NW Citizen now has a solid future with its acquisition by a new LLC company

Two dozen want Murphy’s Bellingham council seat

Ralph Schwartz · Wed Sep 26, 2018

Candidates who seek appointment include two former City Council members.

The Last Ten Years And Us

Dick Conoboy · Tue Sep 18, 2018

We are wallowing in a sea of debt. Affordable housing is a pipe-dream under these conditions.

Breaking News: City Council Changes

Tip Johnson · Sat Sep 1, 2018

City Council member Roxanne Murphy resigns…on Facebook

Veterans Services at Western Washington University

Dick Conoboy · Tue Aug 28, 2018

The Veteran Service Office at Western Washington University is working with a growing student-veteran population.

Kumbaya Between Sunnyland/Twin Sisters Brewing Company Done As Music Is Shut Down

Dick Conoboy · Sun Aug 26, 2018

City officials shut down the music at the official opening of Twin Sisters Brewing Company on Saturday. Illegal parking complaints also brought out the police.

Citizen/City Dialogue - A Myth

Dick Conoboy · Wed Aug 22, 2018

Our system of citizen participation fails the test of true dialogue. Exchange is practically ruled out by the process.

Election results: Aug 7 primary, 2018

John Servais · Mon Aug 13, 2018

Monday eve, Aug 13, final update. Big ballot count today in Skagit county - but 40th remains the same.

AT&T FirstNet (The Stasi Information Super Highway?)

Jon Humphrey · Sat Aug 4, 2018

A review of the privatization of communications by public entities, like the police and fire service, via the unnecessary use of AT&Ts questionable FirstNet service.

Browne goes negative on very late mailing

John Servais · Sat Aug 4, 2018

Four excellent Democratic Party candidates are in the primary election for the 40th District House seat vacated by Kris Lytton. Browne goes negative at the last minute.

Mail or Drop Box

John Servais · Sat Aug 4, 2018

Do we mail our ballots or find a drop box to put it in? Do we trust the U.S. Postal Service? Do we?

What on Earth Is Doug Ericksen Doing In Cambodia?

Elisabeth Britt · Sat Jul 28, 2018

Doug Ericksen and Vincent Buys are in Cambodia as we post this. What are these two Washington State 42nd Legislative District elected officials doing in Cambodia? What indeed!

Richey campaign - the echo chamber

John Servais · Thu Jul 26, 2018

Voters have a choice of Richey or Erb for reform of our justice and jail mess. Who is saying what? Sounds like an echo chamber.

Small Cell/ Dig Once Updates

Jon Humphrey · Thu Jul 26, 2018

We uncover more public resources that are knowingly not being used and make more connections between the city and big telecom. All telecom items untimately go back to the committee for further discussion.

Want Justice Reform? Vote for James Erb.

John Servais · Fri Jul 20, 2018

Here are some thoughts on candidates for the August 7 primary election.

Small Cell Shenanigans

Jon Humphrey · Thu Jul 19, 2018

The Linville administration won’t do right by its citizens when it comes to public infrastructure and telecom, but when it comes to following Ajit Pai’s and Verizons’ lead they say, “sure, no problem.”

Public Banking - Time To Get Off Our Butts

Dick Conoboy · Sat Jul 14, 2018

Public banking can stop our dependence on commercial banks to whom we give our government revenue and receive little in return.

Citizen journalism and NorthWest Citizen

John Servais, Fairhaven

Mon Apr 18, 2016

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