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Previous Issues
Bird Watching
August 2024
Bird Populations Are in Decline — What Does This Mean for Whatcom County?
by Ella Gage Birds are an indicator species. Their population health is denotative of the health and trajectory of our ecosystem as a whole. The ground-breaking 2019 Science magazine report “Decline of the North American Avifauna” was derived from half … Continue reading
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August 2024
The Gentrification of Hundred Acre Wood
by Ron Kleinknecht I walk the wooded trails in Hundred Acre Wood (adjacent to Fairhaven Park) quite often in all seasons. My son introduced me to this lovely forest where he and his middle school pals rode their bicycles with … Continue reading
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August 2024
Newspaper Junkie Update on Local Publications
Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting article from issues printed 20 years ago. The below article appeared in the August 2004 issue of Whatcom Watch. by Alan Rhodes Last month I ran an article here … Continue reading
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August 2024
Railroads: the Missing Link
Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting article from issues printed 20 years ago. The below article appeared in the August 2004 issue of Whatcom Watch. Editor’s Note: This is an abbreviated version of the article. … Continue reading
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August 2024
Warm Weather Birding
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche With July in the rearview mirror, the least favorite time of year is upon us for most birders, including yours truly. Not only is the month of August the traditionally hottest month of the … Continue reading
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August 2024
Providing Help for the Homeless
Community Service Spotlight Editor’s Note: There are over 100 organizations in Whatcom County working to provide supportive services to those experiencing chronic poverty and its associated eff ects: addiction, homelessness, incarceration, mental illness, and unemployment. We have contacted the organization … Continue reading
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August 2024
Articles You Might Have Missed
Climate Good News Around the world people are taking the initiative to mitigate climate change. Here are some good news briefs compiled by the Climate Issue group of the League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom. Self-Healing Solar Cells Pave the … Continue reading
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August 2024
Re-imagining San Juan Streams
by Meghan Fenwick From the iconic view near JB Farm on Orcas Island, tourists can catch a glimpse of grazing cattle and forests, framed by the peaks of Turtleback Mountain on the horizon. One piece of the scenery puzzle may … Continue reading
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August 2024
August 2024
Proposed B.C. Terminal Expansion Project Presents Myriad Threats to Salish Sea
Editor’s Note: Whatcom Watch has entered a cooperative agreement with Salish Current. When possible, we will share each other’s content. Salish Current, an online-only news organization, covers the North Sound area and Whatcom Watch mainly covers Whatcom County issues. Visit … Continue reading
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The Whatcom County Cabal Can’t Read
Commentary by Bill Craven The future of Bellingham’s northwest side remains murky. The cabal that has had its way for years and that brought us the ABC Recycling debacle is at it again. This time, the Port of Bellingham and … Continue reading →