Recent NWCitizen Articles

National Infrastructure Bank…And The State Of Washington
By Dick Conoboy · Sun May 14, 2023
The state of Washington has much to gain by the passage of a bill that will provide for $5 trillion to finance infrastructure nationwide.
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Private Armed Guards in Bellingham
By Dick Conoboy · Wed May 10, 2023
This is not a new phenomenon in our city.
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Restoring Health of Land and Water—Bellingham Style
By David Netboy · Sun Apr 30, 2023
Toxic waste, scrap recycling, jarring noise, and dubious processes on the waterfront: How did this happen?
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City Council Review of Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance
By Dick Conoboy · Tue Apr 25, 2023
A review and update of Bellingham’s rental registration and inspection program is long overdue.
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Whatcom Democrats Are Pro-Jail?!
By Jon Humphrey · Wed Apr 19, 2023
Moreover, is a new jail of any size necessary?
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How Would Abortion Ban Impact Whatcom County?
By David A. Swanson · Mon Apr 17, 2023
In 2020, there were 464.29 abortions per 1,000 pregnancies among women aged 15-19 in Whatcom County.
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It Always Comes Back to the Toxic Sludge
By David Netboy · Sat Apr 15, 2023
David Netboy contends “business as usual” is no longer acceptable, and here’s why.
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The Other Side of the Scrap Pile
By Doug Karlberg · Fri Apr 14, 2023
Long-time Port watcher, Doug Karlberg, suggests a different point of view on the waterfront scrap pile.
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Ban All Firearms
By Dick Conoboy · Mon Apr 10, 2023
Ban them all. Forever. Every single, solitary firearm in the U.S.
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Leadership
By Garrett O’Brien · Mon Apr 3, 2023
Including others when developing solutions is a hallmark of leadership. It was not evident at the March 13th City Council meeting regarding new drug use sanctions.
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Wildflowers in Santa Ynez
By Garrett O’Brien · Wed Mar 15, 2023
Garrett O’Brien guest writes. And just how do we get out of this housing mess?
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Public Banking Bill Fails In Committee
By Dick Conoboy · Mon Mar 13, 2023
The Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade failed to vote the bill out of committee, but it can be revived in the second year of the biennium.
Growth of Medicare’s ACO Reach Scam Halted
By Dick Conoboy · Sun Mar 12, 2023
The program appears to be dying of self-inflicted wounds that were long predicted. Supporters stiffened their spines instead, ignoring the obvious blood loss.
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Rise of Medicare Advantage – Creation of a Myth
By Rick Timmins · Mon Mar 6, 2023
Millions of Medicare recipients have already been schnookered into Medicare Advantage. Don’t be a victim. Fight back.
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Call To Action On Medicare (Dis)Advantage!
By Dick Conoboy · Thu Mar 2, 2023
If we do not speak out NOW on the privatization of Medicare, the system will effectively be eaten alive from within.
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NWCitizen Journalist Down, But Certainly Not Out
By NWCitizen Management · Tue Feb 28, 2023
Stoney Bird, local writer and activist, was severely injured in a fall at this home. He has helped many. Now it is our time to return the support.
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A Cruel Joke From The VA and Congress
By Dick Conoboy · Mon Feb 27, 2023
At least with a real joke, you get to laugh. Here, the government seem to laugh at you.
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Atul Explains Vote Against Jail Recommendations
By Atul Deshmane · Fri Feb 24, 2023
Atul Deshmane explains his dissenting vote on the new jail recommendation report of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the County Council
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Commenting Since Jun 19, 2020
I first got really interested in politics when I served as an Intern for a moderate Democrat on Capitol Hill during college. I moved to Bellingham in 1989, and my mom followed me back in 1999... My extended family on her side came to Bellingham in 1984 to start a hardware store, and I love having my huge extended family here.

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