Recent NWCitizen Articles

Pig in a Poke - Budget Heist and Land Scam?

Tip Johnson · Sat Nov 4, 2017

My final shot. Before you might vote YES, explore this site for more on the jail by Juliette Daniels, myself and others. Then vote REJECTED.

Rental Inspections - Where Are We…Really?

Dick Conoboy · Fri Nov 3, 2017

A year-and-a-half after the inspections began, we have a black hole - missing almost 40% of the data.

KMRE Community Radio Needs Our Help

John Servais · Fri Nov 3, 2017

Saturday and Sunday, Nov 4 and 5, KMRE is hosting town hall meetings seeking ideas and help for the future of the radio station.

Prosecutor has State Law Mandate to Lead Criminal Justice Reform

Juliette Daniels · Wed Nov 1, 2017

Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney David McEachran must lead reform of our criminal justice system.

Is the Cold War turning Hot?

Ho See-Wing · Mon Oct 30, 2017

A critical analysis of our United States relations with Asian countries since WWII - and the China bashing we now hear from Trump and his supporters.

Fire on Jersey St. - An Investigation - Part III

Dick Conoboy · Sun Oct 29, 2017

Effectively, the Bellingham Fire Department’s conclusion is that the cause of this horrific fire will remain unknown.

Candidate Donovan Melts Down on Facebook

John Servais · Thu Oct 26, 2017

Todd Donovan, the expected winner of County Council election for District 2, has gone after his opponent Amy Glasser with absurd and over the top accusations. We have the posts.

Doug Karlberg Writes Against Robbins

Doug Karlberg · Thu Oct 26, 2017

Doug Karlberg, a savvy and informed fisherman and client of the Port of Bellingham, counters Servais’ article favoring Robbins with his harsh assessment of Robbins and the Port.

Fire on Jersey St. - An Investigation - Part II

Dick Conoboy · Tue Oct 24, 2017

The burned house had passed a rental inspection in October 2016 but still had many uncorrected health and safety violations.

The Jail Dog That Didn’t Bark

David Camp · Tue Oct 24, 2017

An examination of why only elected representatives are for this execrable tax proposition - was there ever a tax they didn’t like?

Voting Recommendations and Comments

John Servais · Mon Oct 23, 2017

Who I’m voting for, and briefly why, in the county, port and Bellingham elections. Also, a strong recommendation to REJECT the jail facility tax.

Dan Robbins gets my vote for Port Commissioner

John Servais · Sun Oct 22, 2017

Dan Robbins is running for reelection and has used good common sense for decision making at the Port of Bellingham. Lets keep him.

Fossil Fools

Michael Riordan · Fri Oct 13, 2017

Fossil-fuel loving climate-change deniers—including Doug Ericksen—who have taken over the federal government are seriously endangering our nation and planet.