By Ham Hayes · Wed Sep 2, 2009

There is a sense that in recent years our political and social discourses have become meaner. Our political system is increasingly seen as being more about gaining or retaining power than abou

By John Servais · Tue Sep 1, 2009

Laurie Caskey-Schreiber is campaigning for “re-election” to the At-Large County Council position - but she does not hold that position. She is currently the 2nd District member. A complaint

Implementing Farm Plans

By Craig Mayberry · Fri Aug 28, 2009

With passage of the Critical Areas Ordinance a few years ago, one of the requirements for small livestock owners in Whatcom County was the development of a farm plan to help mitigate impacts on

Word to the Wild #3: High Country Still Calling

By Ken Wilcox · Fri Aug 28, 2009

If popular Cascade Pass has been on your to-do list this year, then now’s the time to-do it. This weekend or next would be especially good—because it’s about to get way more

The Way I See It

By Ham Hayes · Wed Aug 26, 2009

The challenger for the Port Commissioner District 1 seat, John Blethen, has an uphill race ahead of him.
John is certainly to be congratulated for an excellent showing in the primary. And

Word to the Wild #2: Alps Outings / Mount Baker

By Ken Wilcox · Fri Aug 21, 2009

Summer hiking in the American Alps (our fantabulous North Cascades) is at its zenith, and it’s Friday and I’m already dyin’ to get back out there…. so for those who could use a couple tidbits on whe

Port challengers out poll commissioners with over 60%

By John Servais · Thu Aug 20, 2009

The big loser in Tuesday’s election was the Bellingham Herald. Its influence took a tumble. It ignored the Port commissioner races in general and pointedly refused to even report the main iss

The Future of Health Care Reform

By Craig Mayberry · Wed Aug 19, 2009

There is an increasingly wide divide in the health care debate that at its source comes down to a fundamental disconnect between the opposing sides. While the Democrats are trying to explain w

Port Reform rally at courthouse this evening

By John Servais · Tue Aug 18, 2009

And you are invited. 8 pm - and it will be over by 9 pm. The four Port Commission challengers will start speaking at 8:15 in the rotunda of the Whatcom County Courthouse: John Blethen, Ham

Voting recommendations

By John Servais · Sun Aug 16, 2009

These are my personal recommendations. They have been posted earlier, but am posting again today - as many are filling in their ballots - and this may help my candidates just a bit more. I’ve

The Port’s Foul Vapors

By Tip Johnson · Fri Aug 14, 2009

All to often in politics, public interest advocates find themselves feeling like they are shouting futilely into the wind. Looking ahead, at the Port’s mismanagement of the waterfront redevelo

Election notes and trivia

By John Servais · Wed Aug 12, 2009

Today’s Gristle in the Cascadia Weekly has a devastating analysis of the failed NOAA bid by the Port of Bellingham. If anyone wants solid reasons to vote in new commissioners - and vote out W

Ham Hayes - candidate for Port Commissioner

By · Tue Aug 11, 2009

Note: Each primary election candidate - Port, County Council and City Council - has been invited to submit one article for posting here on NwCitizen. This is the fourth to be posted. As others are rec

Price, Volume, Mix

By Craig Mayberry · Mon Aug 10, 2009

The health care debate seems to center on fixing two important problems. The first is the people who do not have any insurance, and the second is the rising cost of insurance premiums, which have bee

Making sense of endorsements

By John Servais · Mon Aug 10, 2009

It is appropriate to disassemble our daily newspaper’s election endorsements. The Bellingham Herald influences a lot of votes - if only on the basis of their circulation and reach. The Herald

Please Tell Me a Dirty Dan Harris Story

By Kamalla Rose Kaur · Sat Aug 8, 2009

The people behind Bellingham’s colorful history matter - just like it matters that Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed Washington DC and that Thomas Jefferson created the University of Virginia. Visit th

Dear White House,

By Craig Mayberry · Fri Aug 7, 2009

(sent to flag@whitehouse.gov seeking clarification before I report on people providing erroneous information on health care reform)

How are we suppose to know what is erroneous information abou

Lummi - Port agreement needs state approval

By John Servais · Wed Aug 5, 2009

What they did not tell us: Indeed, the Port Commissioners and their very expensive private legal counsel, flatly stated the Port had the authority to enter into the agreement with the sovereig

David Pros - candidate for County Council

By · Wed Aug 5, 2009

Note: Each primary election candidate - Port, County Council and City Council - has been invited to submit one article for posting here on NwCitizen. This is the third to be posted. As others are rece

Scott Walker corruption ignored by Herald

By John Servais · Sun Aug 2, 2009

No surprise. The Herald has always protected Port Commissioners. The KAP scandal of 1990 is a good example. The commissioners got suckered into a multi-million dollar development scheme that

What $100 Will Buy

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