December 19, 2015 Wendy Harris
The NRDC is doing a very good job of tracking factory farms issues, and if you think this is not a Whatcom County issue, think again. Any dairy that has over 200 animals is considered a confined animal feeding operation. Continue reading
So I am not very excited about another County CAO citizen advisory committee meeting. Every single thing I say or write is either ignored or summarily rejected by the anti-regulation majority and it feels like a big waste of time. Continue reading
December 13, 2015 Sandy Robson
Until Congressman Rick Larsen withdraws his support for GPT, his proclamations about his efforts to protect Washington state’s environment, ring hollow. Continue reading
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 Bob Simmons
Before Whatcom County citizens had a chance to speak their minds about closing Valley View Road, state and federal agencies appeared to have settled the matter.[…] Continue reading
Golly Gee Willikers, I know this is Whatcom County, where everyone, just everyone, hates to follow regulations, but wouldn’t it be a good idea for our county sheriff to do so… you know, just to provide an example of how the system is supposed to work, at least in theory? Continue reading
Are we to trust BP and Phillips 66 to comply with crude oil train permit stipulations based solely on their companies’ say-so? That seems to be what Whatcom County Planning and Development Services thinks. Continue reading
While many in Whatcom have been busy fighting against crude oil by rail transport, proposed coal terminals, and SSA Marine’s recent $100,000 funded election scheme attempt to change the way we vote, public relations pro Gerald Baron has been getting paid by local farmers to beat down needed environmental regulations. Continue reading
December 9, 2015 Latino Advocacy
Bellingham, WA- Early today local advocates received calls from media requesting a comment on Bellingham Police Department result of their own investigation to the complaint of racial profiling of Lelo Juarez against one of their officers filed on September 18th, 2015. Continue reading
The 2016 referendum petition had been filed by Clear Ballot Choices’ with the Whatcom County Auditor on August 6, 2015. Continue reading
December 5, 2015 Event Wendy Harris
Tell the county Planning Commission to return this document back to the planning staff. As currently drafted, it reduces environmental protections and promotes property rights. Continue reading
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