11 hrs July 6, 2015 Wendy Harris
I am following the air quality reports closely now and am disconcerted to see that there is a rather wide gap in reported results. One reason appears to be that the state and federal government use different systems, and as far as I can tell, the state system is more accurate and protective of health. Continue reading
July 6, 2015 Sandy Robson
Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioner Chet Dow
26 mins July 4, 2015 Sandy Robson
Matt Petryni had pointed out (to me) that the address listed on this Charter Review Commission propaganda piece emailed by Gateway Pacific Terminal (SSA/PIT), using the stage name “Concerned Whatcom Citizens,”
might be associated with Craig Cole.
That address is 1730 Labounty Rd.
Ferndale, WA 98248. Continue reading
16 hrs July 3, 2015 Wendy Harris
Guys, I try. I really do. But it is hard not to end up totally disgusted with COB, especially anytime they engage in “habitat restoration”.. i.e, fish projects.
I have been a big critic of fish restoration projects because too often, they are only intended to benefit the fish, ignoring the reason that fish bearing streams have been so important for biodiversity.. Continue reading
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 Tim Johnson, The Gristle
Despite the long and pretentious, preening moment of silence and quiet reflection the conservative caucus of the Whatcom Charter Review Commission invokes at the start of their meetings, caucus members nevertheless failed to gain divine insight on several key realities: […] Continue reading
1 hr July 2, 2015 Walter Haugen
February 2011 – Sam Taylor, former Bellingham reporter, starts his job as Gary Jensen’s City Clerk and “Information Officer.” Why did Ferndale need an “Information Officer” you ask?
March 2011 – SSA Marine files for permits for the GPT at Cherry Point. Continue reading
JUNE 29, 2015 Nick Belcaster
Western students will be able to explore the idea of social justice in environmental issues next year with a new minor program created by Huxley College of the Environment.
The new environmental justice minor is slated to be offered starting winter quarter 2016, and will attempt to enlighten students as to how different social groups are affected by any environmental problem, said Tim O’Melia, a junior at Western. Continue reading
18 mins June 30, 2015 Dena Jensen
This is a share from Forest Ethics and RE Sources. Check out the list of people on the panel; should be a very interesting and informative evening! Please share and invite those you know.
Whatcom County Residents are invited to the Oil Train Impacts Public Forum, hosted by ForestEthics and RE Sources for Sustainable Communities, will be held at the Bellingham Public Library, 210 Central Avenue on Thursday, July 9, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The general public is invited to attend this presentation free of charge. Continue reading
Samish zoning map. Applicable until a developer does not like it.
Mon, Jun 29, 2015, 5:00 am Dick Conoboy
Without horrendous effort on the part of a neighborhood, or even with horrendous effort, neighborhoods are hard-put to fend off unwanted development, some in the form of rezones. Continue reading
7 mins June 29, 2015 Dena JensenOn June 16, Bellingham resident Ellen Murphy paid a visit to Congressman Rick Larsen’s office and spoke to his Community Liason, Thomas Boucher. Continue reading
noisy waters northwest 
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