Ralph Schwartz

Posting Citizen Journalist • Member since May 23, 2014

After writing for NWCitizen for five years, Ralph Schwartz helped launch a new Whatcom County newspaper, Cascadia Daily News, joining the staff in December 2021 as government reporter. Before the Daily News, he worked for 14 years at professional newspapers, most recently the Methow Valley News and The Bellingham Herald.

Articles by Ralph Schwartz

Recent comments

"Just for the record, the Philadelphia Eagles have a female sports conditioning coach, and you’ll see female referees at pretty much every NFL game nowadays. Still, point taken.

Feb 12, 2023 on
Females And Football

"Jamie, I admire your dedication. I know a more thorough report is coming soon, but I’m confused by this story and would appreciate more context:  The great blue [...]

Apr 04, 2022 on
Hip Hip Hooray for the Herons!

"I know the author’s argument is nearly four weeks old now, and his thinking may have changed…. I will point out at this juncture that City of Bellingham is&[...]

Mar 29, 2022 on
Jumping The Gun on In-Chamber Council Meetings

"To “G:” These days, it’s a rare person indeed who is not incessantly sure of himself. Trump is a prime example of the mass of people so afflicted. Especially [...]

Sep 11, 2020 on
Tragedy...Not Guilt, Not Innocence

"A couple points of clarification/correction: I’ve read reports on Reinoehl/Danielson in multiple media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times. [...]

Sep 11, 2020 on
Tragedy...Not Guilt, Not Innocence