Recent NWCitizen Articles

County Hires GPT Permit Lead as Senior Planner
Riley Sweeney · Mon Mar 10, 2014
Riley digs into an unusual hiring decision at the County Planning Dept
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Whatcom Watch Editor Resigns
John Servais · Sun Mar 2, 2014
The editor of the Whatcom Watch, Richard Jehn, has resigned effective today. Chalk up a victory for Craig Cole and Pacific International Terminals.
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Relevant Documents to Libel Threat
John Servais · Tue Feb 25, 2014
The full text of Craig Cole’s threatening letter of libel against the Whatcom Watch. And the emptiness of the threat.
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Action Alert for Tonight: Waterfront Wildlife and Habitat Not Being Protected as Promised
Wendy Harris · Mon Feb 24, 2014
We were led to believe the city would review waterfront wildlife and habitat connectivity. It turns out that the city intends to focus only on nearshore fish.
Wendy Harris on Citizen Journalism
Wendy Harris · Sat Feb 22, 2014
Accepting the Paul deArmond award of citizen journalism on Feb 7, Wendh Harris gave this speech. We think it deserves its own post.
Craig Cole Threatens Libel Suit
John Servais · Wed Feb 19, 2014
Craig Cole, the local contact for the proposed Cherry Point coal port has threatened the Whatcom Watch with a libel lawsuit.
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Do Changing Liquor and Marijuana Laws Affect DUIs
Riley Sweeney · Mon Feb 17, 2014
Riley digs through court data and discovers the real impact of privatization and legalization
Bellingham Seeks “Flexibility” To Sell Wholesale Rural Sewer Services
Wendy Harris · Sun Feb 9, 2014
The mayor wants to amend a city law to increase flexibility for a GMA provision that should be used rarely, if ever at all.
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The Hidden Costs of Costco
Wendy Harris · Sun Feb 9, 2014
Costco imposes indirect costs on our community that are as real and tangible as road construction expenses.
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Reid Boiler Works Burns Down
John Servais · Sun Feb 9, 2014
The old empty Reid Boiler Works industrial building in Fairhaven burned to the ground Saturday night.
Panem et Circenses - Why I Did Not Watch “The Super Bowl”
Dick Conoboy · Mon Feb 3, 2014
Professional and even college sports have morphed into a circus of corporate greed and the fleecing of the public.
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Have You Exceeded Your Right To Information?
Wendy Harris · Sat Feb 1, 2014
Filing a public record request could land a citizen in jail under a proposal reflected in a Herald opinion article.
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Anatomy of a Development Part XI - The Doldrums at University Ridge
Dick Conoboy · Mon Jan 20, 2014
The developers of University Ridge have been silent since shortly after the hearing examiner’s decision on 23 October last year. Will they walk?
The Marijuana Bowl
John Servais · Sun Jan 19, 2014
Super Bowl … Weed Bowl … This bud’s for you … Bong Bowl … Marijuana Bowl … whatever. It is on!
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Port’s Alternative Marina Analysis a Scam
· Tue Jan 14, 2014
Do we actually need to say that we, as citizens, want accurate information from government officials?
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City too Poor for Power Pennies or Discrimination?
· Fri Dec 27, 2013
Guest writer Barbara Perry writes about Bellingham Parks refusal to allow motorized wheel chairs to recharge at public electrical outlets.
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Port Memo Addresses Marina Fraud Allegations
Wendy Harris · Fri Dec 20, 2013
A Port of Bellingham internal memo tries, but fails, to justify changes in cost estimates for alternative marina sites.
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Lummi Influence Over the Waterfront Planning Process Continues to Grow
Wendy Harris · Tue Dec 17, 2013
Army Corps advised DOE that it will not issue a waterfront permit without Lummi approval
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Gary Jensen Not Running for State Senate
John Servais · Mon Dec 16, 2013
Ferndale Mayor Gary Jensen has decided not to file for the 42nd state Senate seat currently held by Doug Ericksen.
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Larrabee School; Its Future
· Mon Dec 9, 2013
Barbara Perry writes about the closed nature of the Bellingham School Board on the future of the Larrabee School.
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