Recent NWCitizen Articles

Conservative Whatcom candidates distance themselves from GOP
By Ralph Schwartz · Mon Aug 21, 2017
Candidates gave back a donation and did not seek the party’s endorsement.
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CNN: Death of a Farmworker, the Jail and Rep. Rick Larsen
By John Servais · Sun Aug 20, 2017
Cascadia News Now explores the death of 28 year old farmworker Honesto Silva Ibarra, fresh perspectives on the Jail proposal, and interviews Rep. Rick Larsen.
Blackberry: Half Plant, Half Critter, Half Devil
By David Camp · Tue Aug 15, 2017
IN praise of the sheer propagatory genius of the Himalayan blackberry.
The Day the Neo-Nazis Moved In
By Anne Mackie · Mon Aug 14, 2017
The “Alt Right” movement must be condemned for its murderous actions in Charlottesville, Virginia. Their movement is not about “free speech.” Could it happen here? Yes, it has.
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If Donovan defeats Glasser in county race, can she take his old seat?
By Ralph Schwartz · Fri Aug 11, 2017
In the confusing transition from 3 to 5 Whatcom County districts, a question arises: Who is eligible to replace Todd Donovan if he wins this fall and switches seats?
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Cascadia News Now: Primary Results, Inslee Vetoes and Joe Teehan
By John Servais · Thu Aug 10, 2017
Cascadia News Now digs into the Primary Election Results, our state budget woes, BC fires and the cancelling of “The Joe Show”
What is with the Herald?
By John Servais · Wed Aug 9, 2017
Honesto Silva Ibarra died while toiling in Whatcom County berry fields. The Herald does not report it. The Weekly does. Oh, and Margaret Bikman is let go by the Herald.
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Who has the right of way at I-5 exit 250?
By · Mon Aug 7, 2017
Doug Dahl explains the confused off/on ramps for north bound traffic at the Fairhaven exit of I-5. Dahl is the Target Zero Manager for the Whatcom County Traffic Safety Task Force.
Cascadia News Now: Murphy, Bostrum and Layton
By John Servais · Fri Aug 4, 2017
Interviews with council candidates Roxanne Murphy, Eric Bostrum and Layton Murphy
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Primary Election Results - Updated Wed Evening
By John Servais · Wed Aug 2, 2017
Several primary contests of 3 candidates with only the 2 with the most votes going forward for the general election in November.
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Trump, Science and Reason
By Michael Riordan · Tue Aug 1, 2017
The Trump regime has turned its back on science and reason, endangering democracy in America.
Single Family Home Rental - Got $40,000 per Year to Spend?
By Dick Conoboy · Tue Aug 1, 2017
Do not bother looking at this place unless you are a group of 8 students splitting the cost.
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Two Communications Directors?
By Michael Riordan · Tue Aug 1, 2017
Doug Ericksen and Anthony Scaramucci were ill cast in the role of communications directors.
Most Cost-Effective Way to Save Water for Homes
By Eric Hirst · Mon Jul 31, 2017
A study on how home water usage management can target those using the most water. This may be a step towards a solution of our perceived county water supply and usage challenges.
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The Former Joe Show
By Ellen Murphy · Thu Jul 27, 2017
Ellen Murphy writes a requiem. The Joe Show on KBAI is being shut down. The noon every day show is the victim of a decision of large corporate media located 2,000 miles away.
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Dick’s Pick - Amy Glasser for County Council
By Dick Conoboy · Mon Jul 24, 2017
Progressive Amy Glasser should be on the County Council.
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Case for Public Owned Internet Fiber System
By Jon Humphrey · Thu Jul 20, 2017
Outlining our Bellingham need for a complete broadband Internet solution based on a public owned fiber-optic cabling system.
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Both Councils Ignore Jail Studies
By Juliette Daniels · Sat Jul 15, 2017
Criminal justice reform took a hit this week as Bellingham and County councils ignored reports from the Vera Institute of Justice and the Incarceration and Prevention Task Force
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Dick’s Pick - Jean Layton for City Council At-large
By Dick Conoboy · Sat Jul 15, 2017
Jean Layton is the only candidate with a specific, well-thought-out and coherent program.
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Time to Audit Private Rental Inspections - Part II
By Dick Conoboy · Thu Jul 13, 2017
More evidence of possible shenanigans between a private inspector and a landlord.
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