Recent NWCitizen Articles

Don’t Be Manipulated by Misleading
Data
The effect of WWU students on Whatcom County’s rental housing market
By David A. Swanson · Sun Nov 19, 2023
5 min read · 5 comments
Scamming Our Veterans
There seems to be no barrier to the depths to which scammers will go to steal money from the most vulnerable or deserving.
By Dick Conoboy · Fri Nov 17, 2023
2 min read
Some Thoughts on Veterans Day 2023
Merely musing about soldiers.
By Dick Conoboy · Fri Nov 10, 2023
5 min read · 4 comments
Thanks to the City of Bellingham
The city comes through on public wi-fi hotspots
By Jon Humphrey · Thu Nov 9, 2023
2 min read · 1 comment
Thoughts of a Bellingham Renter
An insider’s view of rental inspections in Bellingham as experienced by a long-time renter.
By Aidan Hersh · Wed Nov 8, 2023
7 min read · 5 comments
Retirees With Federal Employee Health
Care - Beware Of Offers To Switch Drug Coverage
Getting a letter that declares, “An exciting new prescription drug benefit for you!” should activate your BS detector.
By Dick Conoboy · Sat Nov 4, 2023
5 min read · 7 comments
Vote Yes On Jail Tax - A Personal View
It is time to stop the injustices that have been propagated over the years.
By Adam Bellingar · Sat Nov 4, 2023
4 min read · 6 comments
Candidate statement: Jace Cotton for
Bellingham Council
At Large position on the Bellngham City Council
By Candidate · Tue Oct 31, 2023
2 min read
The Decline of Bellingham
Is this a good place to live? Do you feel safe? Can you afford it? Are too many of us living on the streets? Doug Karlberg has some ideas.
By Doug Karlberg · Tue Oct 31, 2023
6 min read · 1 comment
No Third Jail Tax
Who benefits?
By Tip Johnson · Tue Oct 31, 2023
5 min read · 3 comments
Hannah Ordos for County Council
Why a Liberal is voting for a Conservative for the Whatcom County Council
By John Servais · Fri Oct 27, 2023
3 min read · 14 comments
Is Hydrogen the Answer?
The truth is out there; Jon Humphrey has researched the issues and concisely compiled the results.
By Jon Humphrey · Thu Oct 26, 2023
6 min read · 5 comments
Candidate statement: Liz Darrow for
Bellingham Council
Ward 3 position on the Bellingham City Council
By Candidate · Thu Oct 19, 2023
3 min read
Memorial Event for Wendy Harris
Wendy was an intrepid voice for the environment and the humane treatment of animals. May her memory be for a blessing.
By Dick Conoboy · Thu Oct 19, 2023
1 min read · 3 comments
Candidate Statement: Donnell ‘Tank’
Tanksley for Sheriff
Whatcom County Sheriff is elected by all county voters, including those in Bellingham, Ferndale and other towns.
By Candidate · Thu Oct 19, 2023
3 min read
Signing On To Medicare Advantage? 
Don’t!
Or at least, take a moment to learn about the privatization of Medicare, commonly called Medicare [Dis]Advantage.
By Dick Conoboy · Wed Oct 18, 2023
2 min read · 1 comment
Housing: Problems AND Solutions
An in-depth look at local housing: insightful, researched, and provocative.
By Adam Bellingar · Sun Oct 15, 2023
11 min read · 5 comments
Candidate Statement: Doug Chadwick for
Whatcom County Sheriff
Whatcom County Sheriff voted on by registered voters in Whatcom County
By Candidate · Mon Oct 2, 2023
3 min read
The Hazards of Metal Shredding near
Bellingham: Cancer, Pollution and Fire
The passage of time alone will not save Bellingham from this dangerous situation. Only strong and persistent action on the part of its citizens will be effective against this menace.
By Scott Jones · Mon Oct 2, 2023
5 min read
Scrap Metal Pile Includes Many Hazards
and Few Benefits
At the Bellingham Waterfront, new condos are under construction, a new affordable housing apartment complex is being built, the Portal and Pump Track support successful new business, and a six acre,
By Scott Jones · Wed Sep 27, 2023
6 min read · 7 comments

Joe Deeny

Padden Creek · Commenting Since Dec 31, 1969
40 years Happy Valley

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