A Bellingham ADU in the South Hill Neighborhood.
Mon, Nov 16, 2015, 4:30 am Dick Conoboy
Over the past year, various groups (primarily a focus group, the Planning Commission and the Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission) have met in work groups to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the need to update the current ordinance. Continue reading
17 hrs
Did you know that under the Washington Shoreline Management Act, each section of shoreline is designated a certain environment category meant to guide land use activities? Continue reading
November 10, 2015 at 11:15am
The author of this letter to the editor [in this week’s Bellingham Herald] is Debra Scott. Continue reading
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Lee First, Alex Ramel
A survey of 250 oil train bridges across America found that almost half showed signs of considerable deterioration, including missing or crumbling concrete, partially washed-away footings, rotted pilings and badly corroded steel beams, according to a report released this week.[…] Continue reading
Yesterday at 3:18pm November 9, 2015 Wendy Harris
There is still no one signed up for the CAO hearing. This is our environment. It matters. Continue reading
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Local elections are over with most of the ballots counted.
In Whatcom County coal was the big looser. Continue reading
20 hrs November 8, 2015 Wendy Harris
Thanks to the lobby efforts of our local BIA and property rights groups, most people, including many of our county and city council members remain confused about the actual standards and rules that apply to critical areas. Continue reading
What is happening here in Bellingham and Whatcom County to our wildlife, is happening all over the country and all over the planet, and it adds up to one big crisis. Continue reading
November 8, 2015 Wendy Harris ACTION
Tell the city council that you want better protection for wetlands and wildlife, starting with an inventory and assessment and baseline standards. We need some way to measure and monitor ecosystem functions. Continue reading
This Monday, the city is holding a public hearing on its Critical Area Ordinance. Continue reading
noisy waters northwest 
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