John Servais

Citizen Journalist and Editor • Fairhaven, Washington USA • Member since Feb 26, 2008

John started Northwest Citizen in 1995 to inform fellow citizens of serious local political issues that the Bellingham Herald was ignoring. With the help of donors from the beginning, he has improved the site, invited other writers to join him, and enabled commenting with verified real names for informative community dialog. He is proud that NW Citizen is now perhaps the oldest political blog in the world.

Articles by John Servais

The Election of Donald Trump

By John ServaisOn Nov 07, 2024

As a political liberal, a political junkie, a reader of history, and the founder in 1995 of this website, perhaps the oldest political blog in the world, I need to write [...]

You haven’t voted yet? Check out this idea for one of your votes.

By John ServaisOn Aug 05, 2024

If you have not yet marked your ballot for this Primary Election, there is an interesting vote option for you to consider. Many of us, liberals and conservatives, wish we [...]

All Remaining ABC Scrap Metal Is On Ship

By John ServaisOn Jun 10, 2024

Breaking news.  Good news.  All the remaining scrap metal on the Port of Bellingham's dock has been loaded on the last ship.  It will sail soon, if [...]

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Recent comments

"Richard, thanks for commenting.  Your thoughts are representative of many people I know who live in this area. And I do not think you are trolling.  So I [...]

Jan 06, 2025 on
Corporate Welfare at its Worst …and About to Get Worse

"Please, let us not turn this thread towards a ‘what to do’ one. Give me a till this evening and I think we will have an article posted on that [...]

Nov 10, 2024 on
The Election of Donald Trump

"Pearl, I agree with each of your points as to why different individuals probably voted for Trump. I most agree sith the lack of critical thinking and, yes, that goes [...]

Nov 08, 2024 on
The Election of Donald Trump

"Actually, Jon’s comment is within the guidelines for comments on NW Citizen.  He does not make any personal insults but rather sticks to the issue and facts. &[...]

Apr 10, 2024 on
A Resolution to Make Sure Nothing Gets Done

"A bit more info on the developer.  It is Chili Peppers, L.L.C. and is a Lynden corporation owned by Chet Kenoyer, a long time real estate [...]

Dec 03, 2023 on
Alert On Development Proposal: 2706 Mill Avenue