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Previous Issues
Being Frank
April 2023
Salmon Management Must Build on Past Lessons
by Ed Johnstone One year from now, in February 2024, we will mark the 50th anniversary of federal Judge George Boldt’s ruling in United States vs. Washington, which affirmed tribes’ treaty-reserved rights to harvest salmon outside of our reservations. The … Continue reading
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April 2023
Theme for Earth Day 2023: “Invest in our Planet”
EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), the global organizer of Earth Day and the largest recruiter of environmental movements worldwide, announced the theme for Earth Day 2023 — “Invest in Our Planet.” Acting as a continuation of last year’s well-received campaign, the theme is … Continue reading
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April 2023
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at February 7, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 29. Authorize the executive to sign a $893,449 contract (amendment #4) with Hunt Forensics of Bellingham for the increased costs of medical examiner services? Dr. Gary … Continue reading
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April 2023
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at February 13, 2023 Meeting Shall the council: 22. Authorize the mayor to sign an $82,500 purchase and sale agreement with Valarie Greffard for 0.67 acres of watershed property? The parcel has one potential development unit. (Discussed in … Continue reading
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April 2023
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at February 7, 2023 Meeting Shall the commission: 14. Authorize the executive director to sign a $5,250 license agreement with Shoestring Circus for a waterfront parking lot? There will be seven days ($750 per … Continue reading
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April 2023
Watch Writer Has Serious Accident
Editor’s Note: Stoney Bird has contributed 25 articles to Whatcom Watch. Seventeen were a series on capitalism. Five recent articles promoted ranked-choice voting. by Mouse Bird I am organizing a fundraiser for my father, Stoney Bird. On the evening of … Continue reading
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