Comment regarding Council member Carl Weimer’s proposed changes (in Chapter 2) / Facebook post, Sj Robson

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Dena

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Page three of Sandy’s suggested revisions of Council Member Weimer’s edits of Chapter 2 Land Use for Whatcom County’s Comprehensive plan. All pages of Sandy’s suggested revisions are available to view in the post below.

33 mins July 7, 2016 Sandy Robson

I hope those of you reading this post will review the changes I proposed to our County’s Comprehensive Plan relating to Council member Carl Weimer’s proposed changes (in Chapter 2), and if you agree that the changes I suggested would be important to include in our County Comp Plan, I encourage you to submit a comment to the County Council [at council@co.whatcom.wa.us ] supporting my suggested changes. The next Council meeting at which Council member Weimer’s proposed changes will be considered is July 12th. Continue reading →

Court support for Whatcom Three arrested blocking road to Trump rally / Facebook post, Maru Mora

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Dena

Click the graphic to access the video posted by Maru Mora on her Facebook page.

July 5, 2016 Maru Mora

Some further details from Noisy Waters Northwest:

The video that is linked to by the graphic above, and is posted on Maru Mora’s Facebook page, contains individual statements by members of the Whatcom Three and their lawyer Larry Hildes regarding the results of this morning’s court appearance at the Whatcom County Courthouse. Continue reading →

Fireworks Information For Whatcom County / Whatcom Ready, Whatcom Unified Emergency Management

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dena

June 28, 2016 Public Information Officer, Whatcom Unified Emergency Management

As we approach the 4th of July and fireworks displays, it is important to remember fire ordinances and regulations for your area of residence.

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Not wise to give Whatcom County Executive authority to spend up to $250,000, or 15% of contract amount / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Sj Robson

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Dena

13 mins June 29 2016 Sandy Robson

Below, is my public comment on proposed ordinance AB2016-191 that I gave last night during Open Session, at the June 28 County Council meeting. Continue reading →

Consider supporting changes by Council Member Weimer to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2 Land Use / Facebook Post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Dena

8 hrs June 28, 2016 Wendy Harris

Please consider supporting the below changes [to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 2 Land Use] drafted by council member Carl Weimer through public comments and testimony. They are intended to protect the environment and Lummi cultural values at Cherry Point. Continue reading →

A progressive local news hub: Whatcom Watch Original / Facebook post, Whatcom Watch Original, Rebecca Meloy

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Dena

Issue 1, May 1992. Truly a grassroots endeavor: Rebecca even hand drew the title and wetland heron that appeared on the early Whatcom Watch home-based newsletter. Click the graphic to read some of the original content in the first edition.

June 28, 2016 Rebecca Meloy

Note: Rebecca Meloy and Barbara Perry have created the new Facebook group, Whatcom Watch Original, that this Facebook post of Rebecca’s describes.

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Lummi Chairman Tim Ballew II speaks on the future of Xwe’chi’eXen at Bellingham City Club / Noisy Waters Northwest

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Dena

Click the graphic to access video of the June 22, 2016 Bellingham City Club luncheon forum event.

June 25, 2016 Dena Jensen

I was fortunate to be able to attend the premiere summer event of the City Club After Dark that was held at Boundary Bay Brewery’s “Mountain Room.” The topic was, “What’s the Future of Cherry Point?” Continue reading →

(There is no peace at a Fairhaven brewery/on stolen land, there is only coping.) / Facebook post, Neah Monteiro

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Dena

June 25, 2016 Neah Monteiro

Last night I confronted a British-born, Canandian-bred, self-admitted “little-bit-racist,” white Bellingham resident extolling England’s proud history of colonialism, telling stories about his admiration of black and brown colonial subjects and refugees “improving their lot” as they served him in the UK and Canada. Andy Ingram broke down white privilege when the guy bragged about making $40-50 an hour in Wash., and how he’d have to start at $10 if he moved to Oregon, but would “work his way up.” Continue reading →

Should Louws Have Greater Independent Spending Power? / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Dena

8 hrs June 25, 2016 Wendy Harris

One item that is back on the county council agenda (and is not related to the comp. plan) is the attempt by the executive to increase the amount of money he can spent on a contract project, or on hiring consultants, without council approval. Continue reading →

Cows Create Dangerous Air Pollution For Nearby Residents / Facebook post, Whatcom Hawk, Wendy Harris

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Dena

8 hrs June 23, 2016 Wendy Harris

“Summer evenings, when the air’s real still, every one of those cows is kicking up dust with every step, manure dust,” Mr. Frantz said. “That cloud of dust can float right into your home, right over it, through the cracks. It’s manure that you’re breathing, not even dirt.” – From the NY Times article (above) by Beth Gardiner Continue reading →

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