Beaks and Bills

December 2019

Winter Birds of Whatcom County

Whatcom Watch

by Joe Meche With Hats Off to Roger Tory Peterson By the time you read this column in early December, most of our winter birds should be well situated in their respective habitats. Another seasonal transition is behind us, and, … Continue reading →

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December 2019

Páatstel Creek

Whatcom Watch

by Allan Richardson On October 29, the Washington State Committee on Geographic Names finalized its recommendation to change the name of Squaw Creek northeast of Lynden to Páatstel Creek. Páatstel is the original name for this creek in the Nooksack … Continue reading →

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December 2019

An Open Letter to the Port of Bellingham Commissioners

Whatcom Watch

I am concerned with both the slow pace of development of the Granary building and what appears to be a significant lack of integrity of Harcourt Bellingham, LLC. Based on news reports, they appear to be more of a buy-low, … Continue reading →

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December 2019

Lake Whatcom Needs More Rigorous Action

Whatcom Watch

by Laura Weiss and Karlee Deatherage A restored and permanently protected Lake Whatcom Reservoir to serve as the primary source of clean drinking water for current and future Bellingham and Whatcom County residents that requires minimal chemical treatment to exceed … Continue reading →

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December 2019

poetrywatch

Boris Schleinkofer, poetrywatch editor

“When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.” — John F. Kennedy Do … Continue reading →

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