Stop the Rental Fires Now!
Inspections of rentals cannot begin too soon. Seven fires in rental units since 2011 and almost half with ONE landlord. No but the clock may be running out.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Feb 08, 2016, 5:26 am
0 comments
Super Bowl 50 - Wretched Excess
From all the monumentally boring hoopla to the shameful rousting of the homeless Super Bowl 50 exceeds all expectations for greed and excess.
Dick Conoboy
Fri, Feb 05, 2016, 11:45 am
3 comments; last on Feb 08, 2016
Harriet Spanel has passed on
Harriet Spanel was many years our representative in the state legislature and served Whatcom County and Bellingham very well.
John Servais
Wed, Feb 03, 2016, 4:49 pm
4 comments; last on Feb 04, 2016
Mayor Picks Lisa Anderson for City Planning Commission
Lisa Anderson will fill the remaining term of real estate broker, Cerise Noah. who left the Bellingham Planning Commission several months ago.
Dick Conoboy
Wed, Feb 03, 2016, 1:53 pm
0 comments
In White Skin
Talib Kweli played the Wild Buffalo a couple evenings ago and Ralph Schwartz was there. He writes a very personal take on the evening.
Ralph Schwartz
Mon, Feb 01, 2016, 3:00 am
2 comments; last on Feb 04, 2016
Say Nein to Uber
Uber has started a new type of public taxi service in many cities, including Bellingham. It is controversial.
Dick Conoboy
Sun, Jan 31, 2016, 11:04 am
3 comments; last on Feb 04, 2016
WA State Minimum Wage Initiative - A Race To The Bottom
Raising the minimum wage to $13.50/hr by 2020 cements workers into permanent slave wages that cannot pay the bills.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Jan 18, 2016, 5:35 am
1 comments; last on Jan 20, 2016
Eagles on the Nooksack
They are less famous than the eagles on the Skagit but closer to Bellingham, fewer people and still lots of eagles. A great January afternoon outing.
John Servais
Mon, Jan 11, 2016, 11:18 pm
1 comments; last on Jan 13, 2016
Earthquake lightly shakes Bellingham
Earthquake near San Juan Island felt in Bellingham late Tuesday night
John Servais
Wed, Dec 30, 2015, 12:15 am
0 comments
Kremen & Weimer tell us of Clinton & Sanders
What the campaign styles of local politicians Pete Kremen and Carl Weimer tell us about presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders
Whatcom Citizen
Tue, Dec 29, 2015, 11:06 am
4 comments; last on Dec 31, 2015
Bye Bye
Shell Polar Pioneer floating oil drill rig left the Pacific Northwest for Norway today. Nice holiday gift for all of us.
John Servais
Fri, Dec 25, 2015, 10:31 am
2 comments; last on Dec 25, 2015
Unregulated vacation rentals on Lake Whatcom
Tani Sutley writes on the continuing issue of houses in residential zones that are used essentially as hotels and disrupt quiet neighborhoods.
Guest writer
Mon, Dec 21, 2015, 2:14 am
0 comments
Whatcom Farmers and Eric Hirst Dialog
Statement by Whatcom Family Farmers on “Eric Hirst and his water ideas” and Hirst's Reply
Guest writer
Sat, Dec 19, 2015, 11:11 am
1 comments; last on Dec 20, 2015
Request for Citizen Evidence
Wherein inquiring minds just want to know!
Tip Johnson
Mon, Dec 14, 2015, 3:58 pm
0 comments
PDC - The Missing Documents
Wherof we cannot speak, thereof we must be silent?
Tip Johnson
Wed, Dec 02, 2015, 8:31 pm
3 comments; last on Dec 06, 2015
Planning Commission Opening Calls for Neighborhood Rep
The Planning Commission has a vacancy. Now is the time for the appointment of a member who represents the interests of the neighborhoods.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Nov 30, 2015, 5:29 am
0 comments
Update on Lincoln Street Student Housing Project
The student housing project for 648 individuals called NXNW (North by Northwest) on Lincoln Street is moving forward briskly. This is an update.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Nov 23, 2015, 5:41 am
7 comments; last on Dec 27, 2015
Tax incentives proposed for Fairhaven apartments - Updated
Council to allow three weeks for written comments on tax exemption proposal for high density buildings in quiet Fairhaven neighborhood
John Servais
Mon, Nov 16, 2015, 10:41 pm
9 comments; last on Nov 19, 2015
Accessory Dwelling Units - There Is No Rush
There is no reason to rush an updated ordinance on ADUs when we do not even know what the current number is or where existing illegal units are…
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Nov 16, 2015, 4:30 am
9 comments; last on Dec 10, 2015
Bellingham Updating Accessory Dwelling Laws
By Shannon Maris. Detached ADUs - the 'mother in law' mini cottages - are being considered by the city of Bellingham. This impacts every home owner.
Guest writer
Sat, Nov 14, 2015, 5:33 pm
3 comments; last on Nov 19, 2015
Veterans Day and Thanking Veterans
Some personal thoughts on thanking our veterans for their service
Dick Conoboy
Wed, Nov 11, 2015, 4:23 am
1 comments; last on Nov 11, 2015
Whatcom Co.: Voting and Vote-Counting with Integrity
An overview of Whatcom County's method of processing ballots and counting votes.
Guest writer
Sun, Nov 08, 2015, 9:25 pm
3 comments; last on Dec 29, 2015
Final Election Returns: Jail Tax Rejected
Satpal Sidhu wins council seat. Virtually all the ballots are now counted. Challenges and a few special are left.
John Servais
Fri, Nov 06, 2015, 4:37 pm
1 comments; last on Nov 07, 2015
Thursday Voting Update
Jail sales tax is being rejected - and the NO vote is increasing. Sidhu - Kerschner still undecided. Props 2, 3, 9 and 10 all should pass.John Servais
Thu, Nov 05, 2015, 9:17 pm
1 comments; last on Nov 06, 2015
Wednesday Vote Changes
Second tally of 10,000 more ballots is in. Jail sales tax is now being rejected. Probably 15,000 or more ballots to go.John Servais
Wed, Nov 04, 2015, 6:45 pm
2 comments; last on Nov 05, 2015
Important Election Issues Undecided
The first returns - probably 60% of the final vote - shows contradictory propositions passing and most candidate races decided.
John Servais
Wed, Nov 04, 2015, 12:05 am
7 comments; last on Nov 04, 2015
Growing Veterans
Growing Veterans was created to empower military veterans to grow food, communities, and each other.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Nov 02, 2015, 8:04 am
2 comments; last on Nov 04, 2015
More on Propositions 1 and 9
Where more substantial evidence is presented against proposition 9 - and why you should vote REJECTED on it.
John Servais
Sun, Nov 01, 2015, 9:31 am
24 comments; last on Nov 04, 2015
NWCitizen Publisher’s Voting Choices
As an independent citizen and political junkie, here is how I am voting - with brief reasons for my choices.
John Servais
Sat, Oct 31, 2015, 2:02 am
8 comments; last on Nov 03, 2015
NAMI Whatcom Opposes Prop 2015-1
The latest addition and the issue in review
Tip Johnson
Tue, Oct 27, 2015, 6:56 pm
0 comments
Dwindling Information Makes Voters Susceptible to Spin
A perspective on the our changing news system, the consequences, and the challenges for the future. With a suggestion of the solution.Whatcom Citizen
Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 11:39 pm
5 comments; last on Oct 28, 2015
Info Slowmo
When they feel you just don't need to know
Tip Johnson
Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 3:32 pm
4 comments; last on Oct 28, 2015
The Mysterious State of the Whatcom County Jail
Wherein the operative information is $$$ECRET
Tip Johnson
Mon, Oct 26, 2015, 1:57 pm
3 comments; last on Oct 29, 2015
Effort to Stop Bakken Oil Trains
Whatcom group plans meeting workshop to submit comments to Washington Dept of Ecology against Skagit/Bakken oil trains.
John Servais
Sat, Oct 24, 2015, 1:26 pm
6 comments; last on Oct 26, 2015
Fairhaven Pharmacy Closes Today - For Real
After 126 years in business, Fairhaven Pharmacy closes for the last time at 6 p.m. today. Historic Fairhaven Association to do Halloween photos.
John Servais
Tue, Oct 20, 2015, 2:53 pm
1 comments; last on Oct 21, 2015
Louws Regrets Jail Mailer
County Executive - and candidate for reelection -Jack Louws has written county officials with his regrets over jail mailer.John Servais
Tue, Oct 20, 2015, 9:25 am
8 comments; last on Oct 24, 2015
Let’s not squander the next 30 years
The jail sales tax proposition is a road to perdition for our county. It is a waste and has been deceptively promoted.
John Servais
Sun, Oct 18, 2015, 11:37 am
4 comments; last on Oct 20, 2015
Making a Jail: Bamboozle!
With a smarmy October Surprise
Tip Johnson
Fri, Oct 16, 2015, 4:52 pm
9 comments; last on Oct 19, 2015
Court: No Radio Towers in Point Roberts
A Canadian radio station is trying to install huge radio towers in Point Roberts for a Canadian audience. Citizen movement has fought them.John Lesow
Thu, Oct 08, 2015, 7:14 am
0 comments
James King Resigns as Bellingham Parks Director
James King to return to Alaska and take job with U.S. Forest Service. Mayor will appoint a new parks director.John Servais
Sat, Oct 03, 2015, 2:47 pm
1 comments; last on Oct 04, 2015
Just Say No - to the Incarceration-Industrial Complex
The "... new jail just doesn't pencil out", writes a well qualified accountant. A look at the future costs of the proposed jail.
David Camp
Fri, Oct 02, 2015, 10:48 am
11 comments; last on Oct 09, 2015
Alternative Jail Proposal for City Center
There is a good alternative for a decent jail - but we first must vote down the jail sales tax proposal in November.
John Servais
Tue, Sep 22, 2015, 4:54 pm
5 comments; last on Sep 25, 2015
Wendy DeFreest is Opening a ‘Burger Joint’
Wendy DeFreest, of Avenue Bread, will open a new "burger joint" called The Filling Station by late October in Fairhaven. It will not be a sandwich cafe.
John Servais
Sat, Sep 19, 2015, 3:37 pm
0 comments
That Louwsy Jail Deal
FEMA camp or new county seat?
Tip Johnson
Tue, Sep 15, 2015, 5:26 pm
13 comments; last on Oct 16, 2015
A Learning Moment - Hopefully
Beware walking RR tracks on the Fairhaven waterfront in the event of unexpected encounter with a high speed train
John Servais
Sun, Sep 13, 2015, 8:42 am
2 comments; last on Sep 18, 2015
Second Water Main Break on Donovan in a Year
Mains a' bursting - Avast!
Tip Johnson
Mon, Sep 07, 2015, 8:06 pm
0 comments
Homeowner to city: Please buy me out
Padden Creek daylighting project strays far from city promises to homeowner that his property would remain intact.
John Servais
Wed, Aug 26, 2015, 9:17 am
4 comments; last on Sep 05, 2015
How Our Community Can Welcome Our Troops Home
Christopher Brown guest writes how traditional communal warrior reintegration practices could help our returning combat veterans.
Guest writer
Mon, Aug 24, 2015, 4:11 am
0 comments
Black Lives Matter, Occupy WS & Whatcom Jail
A Whatcom Citizen writes of protest movements and how our proposed county mega jail is related to them.
Whatcom Citizen
Wed, Aug 19, 2015, 6:55 pm
15 comments; last on Sep 04, 2015
$15/hr Minimum Wage - Seriously?
Moves to set the minimum wage to $15, even if successful, are woefully insufficient. And why aren't people speaking out about abusive work scheduling?
Dick Conoboy
Wed, Aug 19, 2015, 4:00 am
2 comments; last on Sep 17, 2015
Local retired librarian injured by police
Bruce Radtke, a retired Bellingham librarian, reported to be assaulted by police for handing out leaflets
Guest writer
Mon, Aug 17, 2015, 11:17 pm
5 comments; last on Aug 27, 2015
Predictive Policing Comes to Bellingham
Is the tail wagging the dog? Edward Alexander guest writes on why predictive software for our police needs basic questions answered before purchase.
Guest writer
Sun, Aug 16, 2015, 2:39 pm
1 comments; last on Aug 22, 2015
Gunfight at Cornwall Park on Wednesday
Nothing in the Herald this morning, so NWCitizen is informing citizens of shootout at Cornwall Park.John Servais
Thu, Aug 13, 2015, 10:29 am
1 comments; last on Aug 13, 2015
Whatcom Conservation District Elections
Barbara Perry has been researching the secretive election processes of the Whatcom Conservation District. Really secretive. Probably fraudulent.
Guest writer
Sun, Aug 09, 2015, 10:52 am
1 comments; last on Aug 12, 2015
Election Results - Aug 4 Primary
9:52 - final post for tonight. A running blog about the election results on this August evening. Feel free to comment.John Servais
Tue, Aug 04, 2015, 7:09 pm
8 comments; last on Aug 06, 2015
The Hansen’s Giant Rental Megaplex - Part 2
While the city deals with permitting on the Hansen rental megaplexes, the council has asked for proposals from staff on design standards for historic areas.
Dick Conoboy
Tue, Aug 04, 2015, 9:14 am
9 comments; last on Aug 08, 2015
Whatcom Co.: 90 Million Gallons of Water a Day
Eric Hirst provides us all with a well researched report on Whatcom County water issues - rights, Lake Whatcom, ground water and more.
Guest writer
Tue, Jul 21, 2015, 11:42 pm
10 comments; last on Aug 12, 2015
Electromagnetic Radiation: Who’s Looking Out for You?
The fight to keep Point Roberts from becoming a Radio Tower Farm is not over.
John Lesow
Tue, Jul 14, 2015, 3:13 pm
3 comments; last on Jul 22, 2015
Kudos to Our Police
Bellingham police are obviously trained to de-escalate armed confrontations. This is the way it should be.
Dick Conoboy
Mon, Jul 13, 2015, 4:38 am
6 comments; last on Jul 14, 2015
Lois Garlick was our hero
Lois Garlick has died. For many decades, she and George served as environmental stewards and leaders in preserving wildlife and nature.
John Servais
Thu, Jul 09, 2015, 7:27 am
2 comments; last on Jul 10, 2015
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