Recent NWCitizen Articles

Primary Election 2019 - Results and Comments
John Servais · Fri Aug 9, 2019
Links to Auditor official election results, plus perspectives and opinions - some anon from reliable local political junkies who need to - well, remain anon.
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Last minute election information
John Servais · Mon Aug 5, 2019
Too late to mail ballots - so here are the dropbox locations. And try the Rank Choice Voting for three candidates.
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Ted Carlson Resigns as Bellingham Public Works Director
John Servais · Wed Jul 31, 2019
An unexpected resignation by one of the top administrators in Bellingham city government
Huge Victory toward Creation of the Post Point Great Blue Heron Reserve
Jamie K. Donaldson · Sat Jul 27, 2019
In meeting with Jamie K, Mayor Kelli commits to the city purchasing the land for the heron reserve.
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We Must Finish the Job and Create a Great Blue Heron Reserve at Post Point
Jamie K. Donaldson · Fri Jul 26, 2019
City planning - and the developer - abandoned their defense of the illegal permit to build in the critical area by the heron colony.
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The Saga of Established Neighborhooods
Larry Horowitz · Tue Jul 16, 2019
Shall we protect - or shall we forever change - the nature of established residential neighborhoods?
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Good News for the Post Point Herons… For Now
Jamie K. Donaldson · Tue Jul 16, 2019
The developer and city have surrendered in their effort to allow building new homes in the Critical Area that protects the Great Blue Heron colony on Bellingham’s waterfront.
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CityView Pre-Application Neighborhood Meeting - Some Hot Moments
Dick Conoboy · Wed Jul 10, 2019
Do not be fooled, CityView apartments are yet another private sector dormitory. No families here.
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April Barker Mayor? - An Equity Assessment of the Candidate
Dick Conoboy · Sat Jul 6, 2019
Why is it that the supposed housing affordability and availability champion is a “millionaire” landlord herself?
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Another Attempt To Develop the Hawley Tract In the Puget Neighborhood
Dick Conoboy · Fri Jun 28, 2019
After two failed attempts by outside companies to develop an 11 acre parcel in the Puget Neighborhood, a local developer takes a swing.
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Bellingham Herald to end Saturday publication
Dianne Foster · Tue Jun 25, 2019
Dianne Foster expresses her thoughts and regrets as the Bellingham Herald announces the pending cancellation of Saturday newspapers.
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It Is Not About Fireworks
Dick Conoboy · Tue Jun 25, 2019
The ban against the sale and possession of consumer fireworks in Bellingham is more than is apparent.
Public Fiber Network: A Blueprint for Bellingham and Whatcom County
Juliette Daniels · Thu Jun 13, 2019
Bellingham should join hundreds of communities nationwide that have built competitive and affordable public fiber optic cable networks to drive economic opportunity and development.
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Unity Village Tiny Home Community Proposed for Fairhaven
Lisa E. Papp · Tue Jun 11, 2019
HomesNOW is in the permit review process for a temporary tiny home encampment in Fairhaven. The City of Bellingham’s 14-day public comment period is open until June 14, 2019.
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Whatcom Democrats and Public Banking
Dick Conoboy · Sat Jun 8, 2019
Public Banking support ought to be a no-brainer for the Whatcom Dems.
Whither Goeth The Planning Commission - Maute-Gibson Resigns
Dick Conoboy · Fri Jun 7, 2019
Iris Maute-Gibson submitted her letter of resignation to the mayor on June 1st.
Accessory Dwelling Units - An Update
Dick Conoboy · Mon Jun 3, 2019
It is too early to determine the effects of a new code on accessory dwelling units aimed at improving housing affordability. Experience elsewhere says they will not.
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Ami Horowitz: A Democrat Who Terrifies Other Democrats
Larry Horowitz · Thu May 30, 2019
Democrat presidential candidate Ami Horowitz and his desire to enter the national debate
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The Cost Of Smelling Good May Be Too High
Dick Conoboy · Tue May 28, 2019
Fragrances cover up odors that should be eliminated by cleaning, not chemicals.
Lynden, Ferndale and Blaine Rising
John Servais · Sun May 26, 2019
An overview of the candidates for several energetic small towns in Whatcom County.

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