Recent NWCitizen Articles

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Hillary Clinton focused almost exclusively on personal attacks on her opponent rather than policy messaging.
An article on how the apprentice system is an essential institution in the economic rise of Europe.
At least Doug Ericksen showed up, but he didn’t say anything to reassure a largely hostile audience at Saturday’s town hall meeting.
The newest members of the commission do not come from the development industry.
Amy Glasser, a professional clinical social worker, weighs in on the question of how we should approach solving our jail challenge. She is running for a county council seat.
Public banks are the answer to low cost financing and divestment from the private banking casino.
Bob Keller has died this Sunday evening. Professor at Fairhaven College, key participant in many environmental and community efforts, he deserves our recognition.
The election of Tom Perez as DNC chair spells doom for the Democratic Party
Satpal Sidhu will run for the new Foothills District of Whatcom County this November in his re-election effort to the Whatcom County Council.
Well, begins the process of replacement…..
A brief look at the oil economy and prospects
An exploration of the ideas behind identity politics, such as they are.
Whatcom County has plenty of water in winter, when people need it least. But in summer, when demand for water is at its peak, it is often in short supply.
Stephanie Kountouros, talk show host on local community radio station KMRE, will receive the 2016 Paul deArmond Citizen Journalism Award.
Over at the Latte Republic, Elisabeth Britt examines State Senator Doug Ericksen’s attendance in Olympia and compares that to state laws.
The state of rental registrations and inspections after six months.
A look behind the scenes of Bellingham’s Women’s March, which took place two weeks ago.
A Super Bowl column in the tradition of the late humorist, Art Buchwald.
First they came for the Muslims and I did not speak out…

James Colter

Commenting Since Jul 15, 2017
My working life as a small business owner revolved around construction services and technology for many years. After re-locating to Blaine, WA in 2009 and seeing their Peace Arch State Park; I recognized an opportunity to organize a music festival and picnic that celebrates family and our active duty hero’s in uniform. Oh Yeah ... you can count on my sense of humor to put a smile on your face; quick wit, a little irreverent, sarcastic but not to the extreme, mostly appropriate in mixed company.

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