A Resolution to Make Sure Nothing Gets Done

By Jon Humphrey • On Apr 09, 2024

Broadband-Washing: Greenwashing the Internet

6 comments, most recent 6 days ago

Moving Back from the Brink

By Gene Marx • On Apr 05, 2024

Pacific Northwest organizers join a global campaign to abolish all nukes and push for a city council resolution to start

4 comments, most recent 2 days ago

Medicare (Dis)Advantage - Even Hospitals Don’t Like It.

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 31, 2024

If the hospitals are smelling a rat, so should Medicare (Dis)Advantage victims (AKA enrollees).

1 comment, most recent 2 weeks ago

The $5 Trillion National Infrastructure Bank Is Looking Better Every Day

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 27, 2024

With such a bank in place, we would likely not be scrambling around and asking Congress for rebuild monies, as we are now with the catastrophic event involving the Francis Scott Key bridge on March 26, 2024.

Scrap metal shipping from Port dock ends this summer

By John Servais • On Mar 25, 2024

Port of Bellingham commissioners terminate last 13 years of ABC Recycling lease

5 comments, most recent 3 weeks ago

COB - Your Interests vs. Corporate Interests

By Jon Humphrey • On Mar 18, 2024

No public fiber means we can’t compete with big telecom. EVER.

4 comments, most recent 2 weeks ago

The Insidious Creep of Medicare (Dis)Advantage

By Guest Writer • On Feb 25, 2024

Crappier coverage for us, even more money for insurance companies.

3 comments, most recent 1 month ago

Firing Up the War Machine

By Dianne Foster • On Feb 09, 2024

Who benefits? Palestinians are being slaughtered. Genocide. Gaza is being leveled.

6 comments, most recent 1 month ago

Three Wise Men?

By Tip Johnson • On Jan 09, 2024

The Port Commission has decreed that Bellingham’s waterfront will remain a toxic, festering sore

6 comments, most recent 3 months ago

The ABC Recycling Hook

By David Netboy • On Dec 26, 2023

We needed a hook, and we think we found it.

13 comments, most recent 2 months ago

Dementors attack the Sehome Neighborhood

By David A. Swanson • On Dec 08, 2023

"Sweet Jesus,” shrieked the thralls of the Sehomus Republic,as ABC the Yochlowitz,successor to GorgoPacificus the Destroyer,...

3 comments, most recent 4 months ago

Just What We Need - A Bank in Fairhaven

By Dick Conoboy • On Dec 05, 2023

Peoples Bank proposes to tear down the once popular Zane Burger restaurant to build a branch office.

3 comments, most recent 4 months ago

Chutzpah Redefined - Call For Citizen Policing of Medicare Advantage

By Dick Conoboy • On Dec 02, 2023

Biden administration is asking the public to report on bogus advertising claims of Medicare Advantage providers.

7 comments, most recent 4 months ago

Alert On Development Proposal: 2706 Mill Avenue

By Guest Writer • On Nov 30, 2023

15 new townhouses, out-of-town developer, build-and-run, in south side Happy Valley neighborhood of Bellingham.

2 comments, most recent 4 months ago

ABC Recycling Meets the Public

By Guest Writer • On Nov 28, 2023

Tuesday, Dec, 5, will be the first time ABC Recycling has agreed to answer the public. Don’t miss this meeting. Here are the issues.

6 comments, most recent 4 months ago

Don’t Be Manipulated by Misleading Data

By David A. Swanson • On Nov 19, 2023

The effect of WWU students on Whatcom County’s rental housing market

5 comments, most recent 4 months ago

Scamming Our Veterans

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 17, 2023

There seems to be no barrier to the depths to which scammers will go to steal money from the most vulnerable or deserving.

Some Thoughts on Veterans Day 2023

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 10, 2023

Merely musing about soldiers.

4 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Thanks to the City of Bellingham

By Jon Humphrey • On Nov 09, 2023

The city comes through on public wi-fi hotspots

1 comment, most recent 5 months ago

Thoughts of a Bellingham Renter

By Guest Writer • On Nov 08, 2023

An insider’s view of rental inspections in Bellingham as experienced by a long-time renter.

5 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Vote Yes On Jail Tax - A Personal View

By Guest Writer • On Nov 04, 2023

It is time to stop the injustices that have been propagated over the years.

6 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Retirees With Federal Employee Health Care - Beware Of Offers To Switch Drug Coverage

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 04, 2023

Getting a letter that declares, “An exciting new prescription drug benefit for you!” should activate your BS detector.

7 comments, most recent 4 months ago

No Third Jail Tax

By Tip Johnson • On Oct 31, 2023

Who benefits?

3 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Candidate statement: Jace Cotton for Bellingham Council

By Candidate • On Oct 31, 2023

At Large position on the Bellngham City Council

The Decline of Bellingham

By Doug Karlberg • On Oct 31, 2023

Is this a good place to live? Do you feel safe? Can you afford it? Are too many of us living on the streets? Doug Karlberg has some ideas.

Hannah Ordos for County Council

By John Servais • On Oct 27, 2023

Why a Liberal is voting for a Conservative for the Whatcom County Council

14 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Is Hydrogen the Answer?

By Jon Humphrey • On Oct 26, 2023

The truth is out there; Jon Humphrey has researched the issues and concisely compiled the results.

5 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Candidate statement: Liz Darrow for Bellingham Council

By Candidate • On Oct 19, 2023

Ward 3 position on the Bellingham City Council

Memorial Event for Wendy Harris

By Dick Conoboy • On Oct 19, 2023

Wendy was an intrepid voice for the environment and the humane treatment of animals. May her memory be for a blessing.

3 comments, most recent 5 months ago

Candidate Statement: Donnell ‘Tank’ Tanksley for Sheriff

By Candidate • On Oct 19, 2023

Whatcom County Sheriff is elected by all county voters, including those in Bellingham, Ferndale and other towns.

Signing On To Medicare Advantage?  Don’t!

By Dick Conoboy • On Oct 18, 2023

Or at least, take a moment to learn about the privatization of Medicare, commonly called Medicare [Dis]Advantage.

1 comment, most recent 5 months ago

Housing: Problems AND Solutions

By Guest Writer • On Oct 15, 2023

An in-depth look at local housing: insightful, researched, and provocative.

5 comments, most recent 6 months ago

Candidate Statement: Doug Chadwick for Whatcom County Sheriff

By Candidate • On Oct 02, 2023

Whatcom County Sheriff voted on by registered voters in Whatcom County

The Hazards of Metal Shredding near Bellingham: Cancer, Pollution and Fire

By Guest Writer • On Oct 02, 2023

The passage of time alone will not save Bellingham from this dangerous situation. Only strong and persistent action on the part of its citizens will be effective against this menace.

Scrap Metal Pile Includes Many Hazards and Few Benefits

By Guest Writer • On Sep 27, 2023

[Our Guest Writer, Scott Jones, is a Bellingham resident along with his family.  He is President of ...

7 comments, most recent 6 months ago

Proposed Congressional Gold Medal For The Donut Dollies Gets a Boost

By Dick Conoboy • On Sep 24, 2023

The President of the American Red Cross has come out in support of the Gold Medal for the Dollies who served in Vietnam

A Tribute to Wendy Harris

By NWCitizen Management • On Sep 05, 2023

We reprint the 2014 speech she gave upon accepting the Paul deArmond Award.

6 comments, most recent 7 months ago

Getting What You Pay For

By Jon Humphrey • On Aug 28, 2023

$3.5 million Point Roberts Broadband project: is it worth it?

1 comment, most recent 6 months ago

Renewed Push for a National Infrastructure Bank

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 28, 2023

This legislation calls for a $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank that will finance the nation’s infrastructure needs without involving the budget or adding to the national debt.

4 comments, most recent 7 months ago

Candidate Statement: Katherine Orlowski for County Council District 4

By Candidate • On Jul 28, 2023

Whatcom County Council District 4 position is voted for only by those living in the 4th District, the center of the county including Lynden.

1 comment, most recent 8 months ago

Candidate statement: Sukhwant Gill for County Executive

By Candidate • On Jul 24, 2023

Whatcom County Executive election, voted on by all residents of our county

Candidate Statement: Atul Deshmane for County Council

By Candidate • On Jul 14, 2023

Whatcom County Council At Large position, voted on by all residents of the county.

Support Russ Whidbee For City Council At-Large

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 07, 2023

Experience counts.

3 comments, most recent 7 months ago

Flippin’ CityView

By Dick Conoboy • On Jun 29, 2023

The developer, who bought the property to build the private student dormitory, CityView, now has a very, very large white elephant on his hands.

3 comments, most recent 9 months ago

Define “Mandate”

By David Netboy • On Jun 15, 2023

The Port contends it is mandated to increase revenue and jobs for the Port. But just what does that mean?

18 comments, most recent 9 months ago

Candidate statement: Garrett O’Brien for Bellingham City Council

By Candidate • On Jun 11, 2023

Bellingham City Council, At Large position, voted on by all residents of Bellingham.

Candidate statement: Riley Sweeney for Meridian School Board

By Candidate • On May 31, 2023

Meridian School Board election, position 5

Donut Dollies In Vietnam - Three Did Not Come Home Alive

By Dick Conoboy • On May 22, 2023

They died in Vietnam supporting and entertaining the troops. Memorial Day is for them too. So is a Congressional Gold Medal.

Letter: The Ethics of Incarceration

By Letter Writer • On May 19, 2023

Anika Sirois comments on the idea of a new jail for Whatcom County

National Infrastructure Bank…And The State Of Washington

By Dick Conoboy • On May 14, 2023

The state of Washington has much to gain by the passage of a bill that will provide for $5 trillion to finance infrastructure nationwide.

3 comments, most recent 10 months ago

Private Armed Guards in Bellingham

By Dick Conoboy • On May 10, 2023

This is not a new phenomenon in our city.

The Long History of Corporate Fraud and Abuse in Medicare

By Guest Writer • On May 05, 2023

[The following is reprinted from The Retiree Advocate, monthly newsletter of Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). &...

1 comment, most recent 11 months ago

Restoring Health of Land and Water—Bellingham Style

By David Netboy • On Apr 30, 2023

Toxic waste, scrap recycling, jarring noise, and dubious processes on the waterfront: How did this happen?

10 comments, most recent 8 months ago

City Council Review of Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 25, 2023

A review and update of Bellingham’s rental registration and inspection program is long overdue.

10 comments, most recent 11 months ago

Whatcom Democrats Are Pro-Jail?!

By Jon Humphrey • On Apr 19, 2023

Moreover, is a new jail of any size necessary?

2 comments, most recent 11 months ago

How Would Abortion Ban Impact Whatcom County?

By David A. Swanson • On Apr 17, 2023

In 2020, there were 464.29 abortions per 1,000 pregnancies among women aged 15-19 in Whatcom County.

3 comments, most recent 3 months ago

It Always Comes Back to the Toxic Sludge

By David Netboy • On Apr 15, 2023

David Netboy contends “business as usual” is no longer acceptable, and here’s why.

15 comments, most recent 11 months ago

The Other Side of the Scrap Pile

By Doug Karlberg • On Apr 14, 2023

Long-time Port watcher, Doug Karlberg, suggests a different point of view on the waterfront scrap pile.

5 comments, most recent 10 months ago

Ban All Firearms

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 10, 2023

Ban them all. Forever. Every single, solitary firearm in the U.S.

18 comments, most recent 11 months ago

Leadership

By Guest Writer • On Apr 03, 2023

Including others when developing solutions is a hallmark of leadership. It was not evident at the March 13th City Council meeting regarding new drug use sanctions.

7 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Port Priorities Subvert Their Own Plan

By David Netboy • On Apr 01, 2023

David Netboy writes: So how, exactly, does ABC Scrap Metal “restore the health of the land and water” on our waterfront?

11 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Wildflowers in Santa Ynez

By Guest Writer • On Mar 15, 2023

Garrett O’Brien guest writes. And just how do we get out of this housing mess?

21 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Public Banking Bill Fails In Committee

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 13, 2023

The Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade failed to vote the bill out of committee, but it can be revived in the second year of the biennium.

Growth of Medicare’s ACO Reach Scam Halted

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 12, 2023

The program appears to be dying of self-inflicted wounds that were long predicted. Supporters stiffened their spines instead, ignoring the obvious blood loss.

11 comments, most recent 11 months ago

Rise of Medicare Advantage – Creation of a Myth

By Guest Writer • On Mar 06, 2023

Millions of Medicare recipients have already been schnookered into Medicare Advantage. Don’t be a victim. Fight back.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Call To Action On Medicare (Dis)Advantage!

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 02, 2023

If we do not speak out NOW on the privatization of Medicare, the system will effectively be eaten alive from within.

3 comments, most recent 1 year ago

NWCitizen Journalist Down, But Certainly Not Out

By NWCitizen Management • On Feb 28, 2023

Stoney Bird, local writer and activist, was severely injured in a fall at this home. He has helped many. Now it is our time to return the support.

3 comments, most recent 1 year ago

A Cruel Joke From The VA and Congress

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 27, 2023

At least with a real joke, you get to laugh. Here, the government seem to laugh at you.

7 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Atul Explains Vote Against Jail Recommendations

By Guest Writer • On Feb 24, 2023

Atul Deshmane explains his dissenting vote on the new jail recommendation report of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee to the County Council

9 comments, most recent 1 year ago

TAGNW Recaptured By Big Telecom

By Jon Humphrey • On Feb 22, 2023

With the loss of Michael Gan, TAGNW has become a puppet organization of big telecom that is aggressively working against the public interest.

4 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Never Too Late to Shout About It

By Gene Marx • On Feb 14, 2023

Gene Marx is a Vietnam Veteran and past National Board of Directors Secretary of Veterans for Peace. A retired Federal Administration employee, Gene lives in Bellingham, Washington, with his wife Victoria.

17 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Females And Football

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 11, 2023

Actually, it is Exploitation Day all around.

3 comments, most recent 1 year ago

“Social Security And Medicare Are Off The Books Now”

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 09, 2023

This is a quote from President Biden during his State of the Union address on February 7th, 2023. Your bullshit meter ought to be in the red now.

7 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Secret Conversations

By Jon Humphrey • On Feb 08, 2023

How Democratic Party Leaders and Elected Officials Are Abusing “Signal” to Have Secret Conversations about Public Topics

5 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Traditional Medicare - The Promise Is In Peril

By Guest Writer • On Jan 31, 2023

Excellent and succinct overview of Traditional Medicare, now under a very real threat. People are now waking up!

4 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Public Banking Bill Introduced In Olympia

By Dick Conoboy • On Jan 27, 2023

Public funds belong to all the residents of Washington state. Why give that money to private banks so they can make a fortune for themselves?

5 comments, most recent 1 year ago

The Impression of Progress on F-Street

By Jon Humphrey • On Jan 23, 2023

Public Works successfully gave the impression of progress, without actually having to bother

Hillsboro’s Public Fiber Success Could Be Ours, If We Push

By Jon Humphrey • On Jan 05, 2023

Hillsboro Oregon’s higher median income and lower cost of living could be ours if we push our public officials into public fiber internet.

Our Throw-Away Military Service Personnel

By Dick Conoboy • On Dec 26, 2022

Holiday Greetings to the troops. A middle finger.

10 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Oath Keepers and Stolen Valor

By Dick Conoboy • On Dec 07, 2022

The tab created by the risibly-named Oath Keepers was stolen from the U.S. Army. It is an insult to every Army veteran, especially those qualified as Ranger or Airborne.

2 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Did Proposition 5 “Cure” Its Way to a Win?

By Guest Writer • On Dec 05, 2022

Is the passing of Prop 5 a genuine reflection of the will of the people of Whatcom County? John Marshall guest writes.

9 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Medicare Part C - The “C” Is For Crap

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 27, 2022

Part C is really for sh*t but that word does not start with a “C.”

2 comments, most recent 1 year ago

No Responses

By Jon Humphrey • On Nov 20, 2022

A running Record of the Zero Transparency Policies of the PUD, Port, County and City Councils From 1/12/2022 Onward

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

A Civilian Speaks To Veterans

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 11, 2022

A must-read for anyone who knows a war veteran… and anyone who never met one.

10 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Here We Go Again

By Guest Writer • On Nov 02, 2022

A lifetime dealing with abortion, an account by a lifelong advocate.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Defund WHAT?

By Tip Johnson • On Oct 31, 2022

Vote for what you like. I like libraries.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: Prop 5 Falls Short

By Letter Writer • On Oct 29, 2022

Delores Davies contends we once had universal childcare, so why design an “aspirational (measure) that falls so short?” Vote NO on 5.

Welcome to Elon Musk and His Takeover of Twitter

By John Servais • On Oct 27, 2022

The fellow says he wants to make Twitter a better public forum by enhancing freedom of speech. Sounds great.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

How Our Government Has Used Nuclear Weapons since 1945

By Guest Writer • On Oct 24, 2022

John Repp writes how the flexing of the U.S. nuclear muscle was done, at various times, behind the scenes.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

The Dark Side of Sharon Shewmake

By Jon Humphrey • On Oct 19, 2022

This article was inspired by a Letter to the Editor on NWCitizen on 10/08/22

Reality Just Got Less…True

By Elisabeth Britt • On Oct 18, 2022

With the advent of deepfakes, the line between reality and fantasy just dissolved. Elizabeth Britt considers some consequences.

3 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: Medicare Advantage

By Letter Writer • On Oct 17, 2022

John O’Neil writes about use of our Bellingham Public Library for promoting destructive health plans.

Letter: 42nd Legislative District Senate Race

By Letter Writer • On Oct 08, 2022

Rob Astyk writes of state senator Sharon Shewmake helping him as a homeless person

Sefzik Public Safety Forum - Anecdotes “Я” Us

By Dick Conoboy • On Oct 05, 2022

Monologues and anecdotes are not the essence of a forum.

4 comments, most recent 1 year ago

talking to vets

By NWCitizen Management • On Oct 05, 2022

Many years ago in a land far far away

What Cascadia Daily News Should Have Said

By Jon Humphrey • On Sep 30, 2022

CDN did a report on a report. Where was the investigative journalism?

5 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: Senator Sefzik is Taking Action

By Letter Writer • On Sep 26, 2022

Susan Prosser invites all to an officer-led safety forum on 9/29, hosted and moderated by Senator Simon Sefzik.

League Offers Voter Forums

By NWCitizen Management • On Sep 20, 2022

The League of Women Voters is offering forums on ballot positions so you can hear directly from the candidates. Catch them all or pick and choose.

Northern Light Reprints County Council Broadband Lies, and I can’t figure out why they’re lying…

By Jon Humphrey • On Sep 11, 2022

The author outlines definitional problems in our broadband efforts

We Need a New Pledge of Allegiance

By John Servais • On Aug 28, 2022

It is time to change our national pledge of allegiance - a change in response to the insurrection of January 6, 2021 and the attack on our National Capitol Building.

7 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Grand Theft - Medicare

By Dick Conoboy • On Aug 21, 2022

Privatization of Medicare has moved into the state of Washington. Beware of the Dirty Dozen.

11 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: Mar-a-Lago boxes

By Letter Writer • On Aug 14, 2022

Dave James writes about Dick Conoboy’s article on the classified documents from Mar-a-Lago

CONFIDENTIAL. SECRET. TOP SECRET.  That’s it!

By Dick Conoboy • On Aug 13, 2022

There are no classifications beyond TOP SECRET. Stop the hyperbole.

11 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Medicare Advantage.  The Government Wants Your Comments.

By Dick Conoboy • On Aug 12, 2022

Now is your opportunity to tell this administration that the steal from Medicare has to stop. Medicare Advantage only “advantages” the corporations that run it.

15 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Why is the flag at half-staff - Archive

By NWCitizen Management • On Aug 09, 2022

Archive of past notices and reasons for the half-staff flag on the Fairhaven Veterans Flagpole.

Broadband Solutions: Status of a Confusing Process

By John Servais • On Aug 02, 2022

A look at where TAGNW, Jon Humphrey, and Whatcom County are headed for broadband Internet access.

2 comments, most recent 1 year ago

This Man Is Smiling Because ...

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 30, 2022

Jeff Bezos is positioning himself to rob Medicare, but his grossly and ridiculously overvalued trillion-dollar-ass won’t go to jail for it.

2 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Council Advised Against Talking to the Public

By Jon Humphrey • On Jul 27, 2022

County attorneys advise elected officials NOT to talk to us.

10 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: Ineffective on the Council

By Letter Writer • On Jul 25, 2022

Nate Higashi writes about Ben Elenbaas and the 42nd District State Senatorial primary election.

Draft Discussion Bill Created To Award Donut Dollies A Congressional Gold Medal

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 21, 2022

After almost 50 years, Congress finally looks to recognize the Donut Dollies who served in Vietnam

Letter: Age vs Character

By Letter Writer • On Jul 21, 2022

Melodie Kirk writes about Simon Sefzik and the 42nd District Senatorial primary election.

Paying More to Get Less

By Jon Humphrey • On Jul 21, 2022

Whatcom County will not attract business or talent without fiber.

Letter: Stop the Sleaze

By Letter Writer • On Jul 18, 2022

Myra Ramos writes about the smear of candidate Sharon Shewmake

Uncle Joe Has Targeted Medicare For Privatization. His Next Target? Your Social Security.

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 09, 2022

The past actions of a presidential appointee are a good indicator of the direction in which the president wants to go.

9 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Dear Vlad…

By Tip Johnson • On Jul 08, 2022

Anon letters trying to intimidate us and our writers are non starters.

9 comments, most recent 1 year ago

School Board Member Offers Kids’ Sex Classes

By John Servais • On Jul 07, 2022

Bellingham business woman offers sexuality workshops for 9 - 17 year olds at her sex shop.

16 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Call for Congress! Jason Call

By Dianne Foster • On Jul 05, 2022

Dianne Foster explains why, after 21 years, Rick Larsen has got to go!

11 comments, most recent 1 year ago

The 4th.  The Declaration.  Let’s Read It.

By Dick Conoboy • On Jul 02, 2022

How does our Declaration of Independence speak to us today?

13 comments, most recent 1 year ago

An Obligation to Speak Up

By Guest Writer • On Jun 13, 2022

Satpal Sidhu writes on sensible gun laws. This is not freedom that we love, this is anarchy.

5 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Sharon Shewmake: Corporate Democrat, Riveter, Tied to Big Telecom

By Jon Humphrey • On Jun 13, 2022

Still No Dig Once Policy? Here’s Why

22 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Bellingham City Club Presentation on Medicare Privatization

By Dick Conoboy • On Jun 10, 2022

Building awareness of proposed privatization efforts is extremely important. Don’t miss this valuable talk.

2 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Greenwashing: The Filter on a Cigarette

By Jon Humphrey • On Jun 09, 2022

Green Ribbon Schools, clean hydrogen, and recyclable plastics are propaganda campaigns

1 comment, most recent 1 year ago

The Constitution. The Second Amendment. And blah, blah, blah, blah…

By Dick Conoboy • On Jun 02, 2022

If we are not including repeal of the Second Amendment in our national conversation, we are not serious about stopping gun violence. For therein lies the solution.

29 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Is 22 North Going South?

By Dick Conoboy • On May 31, 2022

The supportive housing building at 1022 North State St. is having severe control problems with drug use, unsanitary conditions, and daily police interventions.

8 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Letter: DCEs and Privatization of Medicare

By Letter Writer • On May 29, 2022

Lynda Hanscome writes about being notified she is now included in a DCE

Memorial Day and Donut Dollies - They Wore Dog Tags Too

By Dick Conoboy • On May 28, 2022

Truth be told, most of these young women were in as much danger as many soldiers. Hostile fire is hostile fire. Agent Orange was everywhere.

Webinar on Fighting Medicare Privatization Crashes Website

By Dick Conoboy • On May 24, 2022

An overwhelming response to a webinar on fighting the privatization of Medicare crashed the website of the sponsor, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP)

Fiber vs. Cable vs. Wireless

By Guest Writer • On May 23, 2022

We know internet access is a big deal. We know about the digital divide. 5G is rolling out. Do you understand what’s going on? Leslie Shankman explains beautifully.

Geneva Cell Tower Protest

By Jon Humphrey • On May 18, 2022

Board member acknowledges illegal contract

3 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Seattle City Council Reacts To Medicare Privatization

By Dick Conoboy • On May 16, 2022

Bellingham and Whatcom Councils should follow suit to protect their citizens from corporate control.

130 Foot Cell Tower Approved for Geneva, Neighbors Blindsided

By Jon Humphrey • On May 16, 2022

Tower to be built in residential neighborhood, near two elementary schools

5 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Death of the Golden Goose

By Guest Writer • On May 13, 2022

Taimi Gorman guest writes a Grim Fairhaven Fairy Tale

15 comments, most recent 1 year ago

The Hype vs. the Reality

By Jon Humphrey • On May 11, 2022

Feds announce discounted/free high-speed internet, but the devil is in the details.

CityView Appeal Window Has Closed

By Dick Conoboy • On May 07, 2022

The baton has been passed to the developer to perform on this private dormitory complex. We shall see…

Letter: Local Governments and the Environment

By Letter Writer • On May 03, 2022

Liz Marshall writes about her concerns of our local governments and their environmental actions

Medicare Beneficiaries to Uncle Joe: “Thanks for stopping by.”

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 27, 2022

Biden missed a chance to truthfully address his administration’s actions to privatize Medicare.

4 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Highway Robbery

By Jon Humphrey • On Apr 24, 2022

Or how supposed progressives in our state legislature work against clean energy and the environment

14 comments, most recent 1 year ago

CityView Private Student Dormitory Complex Gains Conditional Approval

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 20, 2022

Yet another un-affordable rental complex for Bellingham as we slide down the razor blade of housing affordability.

6 comments, most recent 1 year ago

Cantwell, Larsen, And Others Respond To Complaints About Medicare Privatization Attempts

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 16, 2022

It seems that getting our congressional reps to directly oppose privatization efforts is too difficult a commitment.

5 comments, most recent 2 years ago

The Problems WTA Electric Buses Don’t Have

By Jon Humphrey • On Apr 15, 2022

“Alarmist” article is unfair to needed new technology

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Hip Hip Hooray for the Herons!

By Jamie K. Donaldson • On Apr 01, 2022

Twenty-two years, hundreds of volunteers, thousands of hours, their own lawyer, and the herons won!

8 comments, most recent 2 years ago

“Protect Medicare” Established to Fight Privatization

By Dick Conoboy • On Apr 01, 2022

If this story were a movie, nobody would go because it is so unbelievable.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

Medicare Direct Contracting Scam Renamed ACO REACH

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 25, 2022

If you put lipstick on a pig or polish a turd, you still have a pig and a turd.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Jumping The Gun on In-Chamber Council Meetings

By Dick Conoboy • On Mar 04, 2022

“The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.”― Lewis Carroll

5 comments, most recent 2 years ago

A Sputtering Blitzkrieg

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 28, 2022

Krieg it is, but not a blitz. Poor morale and insufficient training are any army’s ball and chain.

15 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Cascadia Daily News Broadband Article Falls Short

By Jon Humphrey • On Feb 25, 2022

The CDN internet article doesn’t question “high-speed” or “affordable” or “coming soon” in Whatcom County.

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Been Vaccinated?

By David A. Swanson • On Feb 24, 2022

What is the probability of dying from COVID-19 among the un-vaccinated?

9 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Agent Orange and Vietnam Veterans, Their Children, and Grandchildren

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 22, 2022

Agent Orange is the “gift” that keeps giving.

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Wait a Minute, We Got in This Ukrainian Mess…How?

By Dianne Foster • On Feb 20, 2022

Dianne Foster clearly remembers our 2014 coup in Ukraine. Who are we now calling the aggressor? Let’s take a little minute to review here…

28 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Public Banking Bill Mortus Est

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 19, 2022

In the early hours of February 17th, Public Banking Bill SB 5188, weakened by toxic amendments, was found lifeless. Heroic attempts to keep it alive since early January this year had been unsuccessful.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

Elevators, Smelevators

By Tip Johnson • On Feb 14, 2022

…Pants on Fire!

9 comments, most recent 2 years ago

No Project Too Absurd

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 12, 2022

CityView is an oversized, misplaced, unnecessary, and virtually unadaptable apartment complex.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

“The Blob” or Peace Health’s Latest Expansion Gambit

By Dick Conoboy • On Feb 09, 2022

The slime of corporate greed knows no bounds, has no morals, and will win out if we do nothing.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Income Inequality in Whatcom County

By David A. Swanson • On Feb 08, 2022

Income inequality is a national issue driving many social and health problems. This article explores income inequality in Whatcom County.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

Letter:  Whatcom Conservation District ‘Secret’ Election

By Letter Writer • On Feb 07, 2022

Ray Kamada writes that Feb 8 (tomorrow) is the last day to request mail-in ballots for Whatcom Conservation District

City Broadband Study Isn’t Valid

By Jon Humphrey • On Feb 04, 2022

In order for the results of a survey to be valid the results must be able to be verified by independent sources.

A New Non-Defeatist Narrative

By Guest Writer • On Feb 02, 2022

“We either win big this November by defeating the coup and its Republican enablers — or we kiss our democracy goodbye.” Michael Moore

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

You Can’t Manage What You Don’t Measure

By Eric Hirst • On Feb 02, 2022

Irrigation water usage in Whatcom County is estimated, and Eric puts forward reasons why we need meters to accurately measure usage.

No Commitment To Sustainability = No Votes

By Jon Humphrey • On Jan 24, 2022

Vote No On The Bellingham Public School 2022 Facilities Bond to Protect the Environment

15 comments, most recent 2 years ago

We Welcome the Cascadia Daily News

By John Servais • On Jan 23, 2022

We have a new newspaper located in Bellingham with the goal of covering our three counties and lower British Columbia.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

An Open Letter To State Senator Simon Sefzik

By Dick Conoboy • On Jan 19, 2022

False equivalencies only lead to problems.

11 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter: Sikh Community and WCF Raise $150,000 for Flood Relief

By Letter Writer • On Jan 12, 2022

Satpal Sidhu writes of the collaboration between the Whatcom Community Foundation and the Sikh Community to raise $150,000 for flood relief effort.

Washington State Senator Simon Sefzik

By Elisabeth Britt • On Jan 11, 2022

The Whatcom County Council today appointed Simon Sefzik to fill the remaining 10 months of the senate seat for the 42nd District.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

COVID-19 Internment Camps

By Elisabeth Britt • On Jan 11, 2022

Wherein Elisabeth carefully explains the facts behind this latest freakout by conservative political agitators

2 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Cascadia Daily News Is Arriving Soon!

By Dick Conoboy • On Jan 10, 2022

At last, a newspaper of substance, unhindered by imbedded corporate interests

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

The Cost of Trying to Help

By David A. Swanson • On Dec 12, 2021

How many patient-contact hours have been lost due to COVID-19 deaths of health care professionals?

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

We Got the Money, What’s the Plan?

By Jon Humphrey • On Dec 09, 2021

Whatever happened to that multi-million dollar grant the Port got for rural broadband?

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter: The Social Security Crisis Is a Lie

By Letter Writer • On Nov 28, 2021

Shannon Skinner debunks the Social Security crisis

Biased BAG Internet Survey

By Jon Humphrey • On Nov 28, 2021

Is the City’s Internet survey designed to protect inferior service?

Comcast Extorts Customers for Repairs

By Jon Humphrey • On Nov 20, 2021

Virtual monopolies engender poor service and lack of customer focus.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Electric School Buses #2

By Jon Humphrey • On Nov 14, 2021

Bellingham Public Schools Learns Evasive Maneuvers from City Hall

12 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Half of the Homeless Have Mental Issues

By Guest Writer • On Nov 12, 2021

Why People with Mental & Drug Addiction Issues are on the Streets: A Brief History and Solution

7 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Veterans Day 2021 - The Wars End But Casualties Continue To Mount

By Dick Conoboy • On Nov 10, 2021

Wann wird man je verstehen?

11 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter:  County Executive on Homeless Policy

By Letter Writer • On Oct 31, 2021

Satpal SIdhu Responds to Lisa Papp’s article of Oct. 21

Greenwashing 101: School District Touts Electric Vehicles

By Jon Humphrey • On Oct 30, 2021

Replacing all 71 buses would cost $6,035,000. Maybe later…

17 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Delta Blues

By Michael Riordan • On Oct 25, 2021

Being a personal reflection on the impacts of the pernicious variant coronavirus.

10 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter:  U.S. Senate

By Letter Writer • On Oct 23, 2021

Randy Petty on the dysfunctional structure of the U.S. Senate.

Can a PR Firm “Spin” Homelessness?

By Lisa E. Papp • On Oct 21, 2021

Bellingham and Whatcom County are going to try.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

One Last Chance for Permanent Protection for the City’s Great Blue Herons?

By Jamie K. Donaldson • On Oct 21, 2021

 After twenty years of fits and starts, there is a time-sensitive opportunity for the city of Bellingham ...

11 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter: Trust Russ

By Letter Writer • On Oct 19, 2021

Long-time Bellingham City Council member, Gene Knutson, throws his support to Russ Whidbee for the City Council At-Large position

Support for Russ Whidbee for City Council

By Letter Writer • On Oct 18, 2021

Former At-Large Bellingham City Council member, Louise Bjornson, writes in support of Russ Whidbee, for the City Council At-Large seat.

Don’t Confuse Housing Affordability with Housing Choice

By Guest Writer • On Oct 14, 2021

We have an opportunity to assure affordable housing in Bellingham; let’s not squander it!

14 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter:  Vote for Russ Whidbee

By Letter Writer • On Oct 12, 2021

Ginger Decker writes in support of Russ Whidbee for Bellingham City Council.

Broadband Access During a Pandemic: 2020 Census Results for the Hopi and Lummi Reservations.

By David A. Swanson • On Oct 11, 2021

What do the Hopi, the Lummi, broadband, and the Census have in common?

2 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Not a Single Damn Tree? Really?

By Alex McLean • On Oct 10, 2021

And our long-term approach to climate change is…?

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

High-paid Campaign Consultants Quench More Than a Thirst for Bellingham Brews

By Anne Mackie • On Oct 08, 2021

Following the money on the race for the At-Large Bellingham City Council position.

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Letter: Eddy Ury Support

By Letter Writer • On Oct 07, 2021

Judith Akins writes about her choice for Whatcom County Council.

Base Camp: Sheltering Our Homeless or Importing Problems?

By Karen Steen • On Oct 06, 2021

Is our homeless population local or from out-of-town, and at what cost to Bellingham?

20 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Vote Russ Whidbee For The At-Large Seat Of The Bellingham City Council

By Dick Conoboy • On Oct 05, 2021

Russ is a decades-long resident of Bellingham. He knows our city much better than most and his record proves it.

12 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Ranked Choice Voting Always Beats Winner-Take-All

By Stoney Bird • On Sep 29, 2021

Voting on a karaoke song contest offers an opportunity for a clear view of Ranked Choice Voting

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

Covid Vaccine Booster Shots: Immoral or Necessary?

By Guest Writer • On Sep 28, 2021

Is it boosting* from the world’s poor to get a booster in the U.S.?

4 comments, most recent 2 years ago

What’s the BAG Been Up To?

By Jon Humphrey • On Sep 24, 2021

Under Eric Johnston, they’ve been stalling, dragging it out, and protecting big telecom.

Council Public Comment Period Of September 21st Now Belongs To The Ages

By Dick Conoboy • On Sep 21, 2021

The first iteration of public comments, separated from City Council meetings, went off in relative calm.

9 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Douglas Ave. Trail vs. the American Disability Act

By Elisabeth Britt • On Sep 11, 2021

Despite ADA requirements, proposed trail has no provisions for people with disabilities.

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

Save the Trails Referendum Falls Short

By Tip Johnson • On Sep 09, 2021

A summary of the Douglas Avenue right-of-way petition effort.

Ron Judd Bids Farewell to Seattle

By John Servais • On Sep 06, 2021

Learning more about the managing editor of a new daily news source in Bellingham, coming January 1.

1 comment, most recent 2 years ago

Today’s Cascadia Weekly Gristle is Spot On: Mayor Called Out for Dismissive Attack

By John Servais • On Sep 01, 2021

Mayor Fleetwood spent 10 minutes verbally attacking Tip Johnson’s petition to stop illegal city street vacations.

2 comments, most recent 2 years ago

A few good medals

By NWCitizen Management • On Aug 30, 2021

A simple showing

SAVE THE TRAILS! STAY SAFE. GET ONLINE. GET IT DONE!

By Tip Johnson • On Aug 27, 2021

The Save the Trails Referendum goes into Pandemic Mode

3 comments, most recent 2 years ago

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