Publish Date: 2016 - 2026

Jon Humphrey · Thu Jul 12, 2018

This is yet another Dig Once Policy update outlining how the COB Public Works Department, under the direction of Ted Carlson, has been ignoring the advice and wishes of thousands of Bellingham residents.

Prohibit Vacation Rentals - Now!

Dick Conoboy · Sat Jun 23, 2018

The Bellingham Planning Commission has passed to the City Council a terribly flawed recommendation on vacation rentals.

Fireworks

Dick Conoboy · Wed Jun 20, 2018

Consumer fireworks are illegal in Bellingham. Some would say it is difficult to tell.

Taking children from parents for political gain

John Servais · Mon Jun 18, 2018

We are about local news at NWCitizen - but we are also citizens of the United States - or have we forgotten who we are?

The Traumatization of Our Police

Dick Conoboy · Sun Jun 17, 2018

In many instances our police officers have become walking examples of post traumatic stress.

Legislation By Anecdote - Accessory Dwelling Units in Bellingham

Dick Conoboy · Wed Jun 13, 2018

Messaging by anecdotes, not facts, is becoming the watchword of creating ordinances in Bellingham

Ali Velshi and the Weaponization of Culture

John Lesow · Mon Jun 11, 2018

Veteran Television Journalist Ali Velshi talks about Culture, Identity Politics and his role in “Spotlighting the Political Circus in the United States”.

Cooperative v. LLC – Considerations in Form of Organization

David Camp · Tue Jun 5, 2018

Factors to consider in incorporating an organization where the primary purpose is civic and profit is a secondary factor.

The NFL Sowed Its Own Problem With The National Anthem

Dick Conoboy · Wed May 30, 2018

Myopic leadership in the NFL is the problem.

Seattle Times - on new Nooksack tribal chair

John Servais · Mon May 28, 2018

The Seattle Times provides an in depth article on our local Nooksack Indian tribe’s new chairman, Ross Cline Sr. Bob Kelly is out and no where to be seen.

An Engineer Looks at Washington State Water Law

Eric Hirst · Fri May 25, 2018

Since 1917, Washington’s water laws have become increasingly complicated and counterproductive. Eric explains the major problems and suggests an alternative for a sustainable future.

Lewis, I Hardly Knew Ye

Dick Conoboy · Fri May 25, 2018

For my friend, the late Lewis Puller, on Memorial Day 2018.

Who’s Afraid of Gina Haspel?

Dick Conoboy · Wed May 23, 2018

I am and you should be, too.

Dig Once Updates

Jon Humphrey · Mon May 21, 2018

An update on the current status of discussions surrounding establishing a Dig Once Policy in Bellingham.

Megaplex Infection Spreads to Sehome

Dick Conoboy · Wed May 16, 2018

The disease is greed. The cure to which seems to be beyond the ken of this city government.

Big Telecom Low-Income Connections are a Joke

Jon Humphrey · Wed May 16, 2018

This article outlines how totally inadequate the low-income connections provided by the big telecoms are. Yet they are presented as a solution by many council members.

A time to change NW Citizen ownership

John Servais · Sun May 13, 2018

After 20 some years of owning and managing Northwest Citizen, I am retiring - and hopeful that some person or group will take ownership and go forward.

The Human Adventure Is Just Beginning If….

Jon Humphrey · Thu May 10, 2018

The goal of this article is to highlight a few amazing scientific discoveries in the hopes that it will motivate us to create an economy based on science instead of war.

A Modest Proposal To City Council And To Landlords

Dick Conoboy · Thu May 10, 2018

A council call on landlords to reduce rents is in order.

Oh The Horror! The Invasion of the Dreaded DADU has begun!

David Camp · Wed May 9, 2018

An investigation of how the the DADU will destroy our Sacred Single-family neighborhoods.

Uberization Of Your Backyard – Instant Debt Creation

Dick Conoboy · Mon May 7, 2018

Beware of the companies that will place that cute ADU in your backyard and turn you into a debtor overnight.

Perspective: Greenways could buy Padden Creek property

John Servais · Fri May 4, 2018

Two developable lots with over 50% of their property in Padden Creek and its wetland should be purchased by Greenways as they fit all the criteria.

Tough choice for Democrats: Who will challenge Ericksen?

Ralph Schwartz · Tue May 1, 2018

Attendees at the campaign kickoff for Tim Ballew II, state Senate candidate, heard good things about Ballew, bad things about Doug Ericksen–and nothing about Pinky Vargas.

B’ham Planning set to allow Stebner to build virtually in Padden Creek

John Servais · Mon Apr 23, 2018

Update: comment extended to May15 for requesting public shorelines hearing, EIS, and public hearing - else city poised to approve townhouses by Derek Stebner be build virtually in Padden Creek.

Ghosts of Maps Past (A Journey Though COBs Inadequate Fiber Maps)

Jon Humphrey · Thu Apr 19, 2018

The COB has produced a new Fiber map recently that, like the old maps, is still totally inadequate, but has some new colors on it.

Our “Stick to the issue!” City Council President Needs to Chill

Dick Conoboy · Wed Apr 18, 2018

We are now in a period of undefined censorship during the City Council’s public comment period. It’s called, “stick to the issue.”

Dig Once Policy Moved Up to April 23rd

Jon Humphrey · Wed Apr 18, 2018

The consideration of the Dig Once Policy, I’ve mentioned in all of my articles, has been moved up to April 23rd. This can be either very good or very bad.

Ericksen a tough out for Democrats in 2018

Ralph Schwartz · Tue Apr 17, 2018

We take an early look at who is running for office this year in Whatcom County. Voters will elect a state senator, state representatives, a county councillor and prosecutor.

12 Questions (The Odd and Inappropriate)

Jon Humphrey · Mon Apr 16, 2018

This update in the 12 questions series covers the responses, or lack of responses, I’ve received from the mayor and other council members.

Jim Peterson … from Homeless to Advocate for the Homeless

Lisa E. Papp · Sat Apr 14, 2018

Jim Peterson knows what it’s like to be homeless. He’s grateful to be on the other side now. But he won’t rest until every homeless person in our community is housed.

Did Doug Ericksen in Fact Double Dip?

Michael Riordan · Thu Apr 12, 2018

An analysis of Senator Doug Ericksen’s alleged “double dipping” during early 2017 when serving as a senior adviser at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC.

MERCURY VICTIMS OF WHATCOM COUNTY

Tip Johnson · Mon Apr 9, 2018

Toward a more comprehensive approach to human health and the environment

Gas in Vancouver is now over $6 a gallon—and why you should care

John Lesow · Sat Apr 7, 2018

Gas hit $1.55 a litre in Vancouver this week. The safe prediction is that pump prices will never go down.

Forbidden Signs of the Times Part II - The Central Business District

Dick Conoboy · Tue Apr 3, 2018

Sandwich board signs proliferate in the Central Business District too but not the same way as in Fairhaven

12 Questions (Gene Knutson Interview)

Jon Humphrey · Tue Apr 3, 2018

This is the 2nd interview in a series designed to help our readers better get to know our council members, and potential candidates for mayor.

5G and Why We Still Need Public Fiber

Jon Humphrey · Tue Mar 27, 2018

This article explains some of the shortcomings of wireless technology, and why we still need publicly owned conduit and fiber in Bellingham to support any broadband solution we use.

Doug Ericksen’s DC Haunts

Michael Riordan · Fri Mar 23, 2018

Where did Doug Ericksen spend thousands of dollars in surplus campaign funds in Washington, DC, and what did he spend them for?

Forbidden Signs of the Times

Dick Conoboy · Tue Mar 20, 2018

The Super Giant Slalom of the Olympic Games has nothing over the parkour of sandwich board signs on Fairhaven’s sidewalks.

Kristine Lytton to not seek reelection

John Servais · Wed Mar 14, 2018

40th state legislative representative, Kristine Lytton, not seeking reelection. South half of Bellingham is in 40th.

12 Questions (Michael Lilliquist Interview)

Jon Humphrey · Sat Mar 10, 2018

In the first of the 12-questions series, I interview Michael Lilliquist. My goal is to interview all officials using the same questions for the sake of governmental transparency.

Chuckanut Ridge lawsuit finally ends

Larry Horowitz · Thu Mar 8, 2018

The lawsuit challenging the creation of the Chuckanut Community Forest Park District and the park district’s ability to preserve Chuckanut Ridge is finally over.

False Alarms, Alerts and Other Panic Inducing Incidents

Dick Conoboy · Wed Mar 7, 2018

We are never far away from glitches in our alert and alarm systems nationwide.

A Big Week for Telecom in Washington State

Jon Humphrey · Wed Mar 7, 2018

Highlights the pros and cons of the recently passed telecom bills allowing our ports to more easily serve rural areas and protect net-neutrality: HB-2664, SHB-2664-S and SHB-2282

Sandy Robson files PDC complaint on Doug Ericksen

· Tue Mar 6, 2018

State Senator Doug Ericksen is alleged to have spent his excess campaign funds on his own personal endeavors, in violation of state law.

Voices from the Inside: Part two—It’s time to decriminalize mental illness in Whatcom County

Juliette Daniels · Mon Mar 5, 2018

Connor Leib’s Life and Death: Stop jailing those with mental illness and get them treatment instead.

Justin Trudeau’s “Bengal Bungle”

John Lesow · Sun Mar 4, 2018

Perception Clashes with Reality on the Prime Minister’s Latest Gambol to India

Gov Inslee Vetoes Legislature Secrecy Bill

John Servais · Thu Mar 1, 2018

Late Thursday evening, Gov Inslee vetoed the bill - but he he has been busy this week putting together a compromise between the legislature and the news media - in secret.

Gov. Inslee: Veto the Legislature Secrecy Bill

John Servais · Tue Feb 27, 2018

We ask governor Inslee to veto ESB 6617 and let the legislators reconsider their panic driven secrecy bill.

Richey and Erb file for Prosecuting Attorney

John Servais · Mon Feb 26, 2018

James Erb and Eric Richey file to run for county prosecutor. McEachran will not run.

What Are Our Lawmakers Hiding?

Michael Riordan · Sun Feb 25, 2018

Why did state legislators pass a measure, Senate Bill 6617, at breathtaking speed late last week denying public access to all previous records of their activities?

Citizen journalism and NorthWest Citizen

John Servais, Fairhaven

Mon Apr 18, 2016

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