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Previous Issues
Fossil Fuels
February 2022
Refinery Communities Deserve a Transition Plan
by Zane Gustafson The long-term stability of Washington’s five oil refineries is in doubt. But that doesn’t mean the workers and local communities who support this industry have to share its fate. If local leaders start planning now, communities like … Continue reading
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February 2022
Dealing With Extreme Weather
by Stevan Harrell Is Whatcom’s Harsh Weather Due to Climate Change? As we move on from 2021, we won’t soon forget what its weather did to us. In June, we had record high temperatures everywhere, reaching 99 degrees Fahrenheit in … Continue reading
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February 2022
Birding Anacortes
by Joe Meche It’s been a while since we celebrated Cindy’s birthday with a getaway, so this year I decided to take her someplace she’s never been. For that matter, I had never been to the Fidalgo Bay Resort, either. … Continue reading
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February 2022
A Republic, if Words Can Keep It
by Dan Klefstad Before the ink was dry on the U.S. Constitution, someone asked Ben Franklin what he and the other founders created. “A republic, if you can keep it” is his reputed reply. Two hundred thirty-five years later I … Continue reading
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February 2022
Regional Resource Center Services
Grab and Go Help • Community flyers • Copies • Faxes • Masks and other health items • Courtesy Phone • Little Free Library • Clothing/household items • Job search and Resume help • Employment Hot Sheet with current local job openings • Starter Emergency Kit from PSE for Qualified … Continue reading
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February 2022
We Watch For You
Whatcom Watch has been covering the meetings of local elected officials for 23 years. We began reporting Bellingham City Council and Whatcom County Council votes in 1999 and the Port of Bellingham Commissioner votes in 2000. We’re committed to continuing … Continue reading
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February 2022
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at December 6, 2021 Meeting Mayor’s Report The mayor provided an update regarding city employees’ vaccinations. At the end of summer, the mayor signed an order requiring all city employees be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by 12/3/2020 as … Continue reading
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February 2022
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at December 2, 2021 Special Meeting Shall the council: 295. Certify amounts to be levied in 2022 by Whatcom County taxing districts? State law requires county level legislative authorities to certify the amount of … Continue reading
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February 2022
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at December 7, 2021 Meeting Shall the commission: 132. Authorize the sale of one vessel for the nonpayment of moorage fees? An auction was held on January 6 at the Squalicum Harbor office for … Continue reading
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