By: John Servais

Publish Date: 1995 - 2026

Found: 1074 Articles

John Servais · Fri Feb 24, 2017

Satpal Sidhu will run for the new Foothills District of Whatcom County this November in his re-election effort to the Whatcom County Council.

Britt on Senator Ericksen

John Servais · Tue Feb 7, 2017

Over at the Latte Republic, Elisabeth Britt examines State Senator Doug Ericksen’s attendance in Olympia and compares that to state laws.

Stephanie Kountouros To Receive Paul deArmond Citizen Journalism Award

John Servais · Tue Feb 7, 2017

Stephanie Kountouros, talk show host on local community radio station KMRE, will receive the 2016 Paul deArmond Citizen Journalism Award.

Michael Lilliquist Elected Bellingham City Council President

John Servais · Wed Jan 4, 2017

After seven years on the city council, Michael Lilliquist is elected president for the 2017 year. Recognition long overdue.

Traffic Backups on Northbound I-5 from Lake Samish - Into First Week of 2017

John Servais · Mon Jan 2, 2017

Both lanes of I-5 northbound are fully open this morning past the rock slide area. It does not look like they will close again. See article for more info.

Lummi Island Ferry Out of Service with Broken Steering

John Servais · Wed Dec 28, 2016

Fresh from a half-million-dollar maintenance job this September, the 68 year old ferry has broken down again; out of service at 9 p.m. Tuesday night for repairs.

How the Grinches Stole the Post Office from Fairhaven

John Servais · Fri Dec 23, 2016

How a grinch - and maybe two of them - are callously causing the post office of over 100 years to close in Fairhaven, an historic community on the south edge of Bellingham.

PDC Staff Suggests Gentle Wrist Pat for Campaign Violations

John Servais · Sat Dec 3, 2016

The 2015 county jail campaign for the hundred million dollar tax levy was illegally managed, according to the staff report of our Public Disclosure Commission.

Mount Baker Ski Area is Open

John Servais · Mon Nov 28, 2016

Being Thankful on Thanksgiving

John Servais · Thu Nov 24, 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.

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.

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.

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.