Recent NWCitizen Articles

By Letter Writer · Fri May 19, 2023

Anika Sirois comments on the idea of a new jail for Whatcom County

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.

Private Armed Guards in Bellingham

By Dick Conoboy · Wed May 10, 2023

This is not a new phenomenon in our city.

The Long History of Corporate Fraud and Abuse in Medicare

By Ana M. Malinow · Fri May 5, 2023

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?

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.

Whatcom Democrats Are Pro-Jail?!

By Jon Humphrey · Wed Apr 19, 2023

Moreover, is a new jail of any size necessary?

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.

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.

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.

Ban All Firearms

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Apr 10, 2023

Ban them all. Forever. Every single, solitary firearm in the U.S.

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.

Port Priorities Subvert Their Own Plan

By David Netboy · Sat Apr 1, 2023

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?

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.