Recent NWCitizen Articles

This is not a new phenomenon in our city.

By Dick Conoboy · Wed May 10, 2023

[The following is reprinted from The Retiree Advocate, monthly newsletter of Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). The passage of Medicare in 1965 was historic for covering the

By Ana M. Malinow · Fri May 5, 2023

Restoring Health of Land and

Water—Bellingham Style

Toxic waste, scrap recycling, jarring noise, and dubious processes on the waterfront: How did this happen?

By David Netboy · Sun Apr 30, 2023

City Council Review of Rental

Registration and Inspection Ordinance

A review and update of Bellingham’s rental registration and inspection program is long overdue.

By Dick Conoboy · Tue Apr 25, 2023

Whatcom Democrats Are Pro-Jail?!

Moreover, is a new jail of any size necessary?

By Jon Humphrey · Wed Apr 19, 2023

How Would Abortion Ban Impact Whatcom

County?

In 2020, there were 464.29 abortions per 1,000 pregnancies among women aged 15-19 in Whatcom County.

By David A. Swanson · Mon Apr 17, 2023

It Always Comes Back to the Toxic Sludge

David Netboy contends “business as usual” is no longer acceptable, and here’s why.

By David Netboy · Sat Apr 15, 2023

The Other Side of the Scrap Pile

Long-time Port watcher, Doug Karlberg, suggests a different point of view on the waterfront scrap pile.

By Doug Karlberg · Fri Apr 14, 2023

Ban All Firearms

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

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Apr 10, 2023

Leadership

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.

By Garrett O’Brien · Mon Apr 3, 2023

Port Priorities Subvert Their Own Plan

[Guest Writer David Netboy is a retired physician with 40 years clinical experience in California and locally. He has lived and worked in Bellingham since 1987.] Anyone driving to the “new”

By David Netboy · Sat Apr 1, 2023

Wildflowers in Santa Ynez

Garrett O’Brien guest writes. And just how do we get out of this housing mess?

By Garrett O’Brien · Wed Mar 15, 2023

Public Banking Bill Fails In Committee

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.

By Dick Conoboy · Mon Mar 13, 2023

Growth of Medicare’s ACO Reach Scam

Halted

The program appears to be dying of self-inflicted wounds that were long predicted. Supporters stiffened their spines instead, ignoring the obvious blood loss.

By Dick Conoboy · Sun Mar 12, 2023

Rise of Medicare Advantage – Creation