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Previous Issues
Commentary
August 2024
October-November 2018
Whatcom’s Challenge: A Just Jail
by Elizabeth M. Cardarelli When my young friend ended up in Whatcom County Jail as a result of unmanageable complications with his mental illness, I became alerted to a tragedy in our society. It brought up thoughts and feelings of … Continue reading
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June 2018
Initiative 1600: Single-Payer Health Care in Washington State
by Bill Walker Bernie Sanders had many great ideas on how to reform public policy so that all Americans could be served equally by a just and fair system of government. And now here in Washington State we have the … Continue reading
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March 2017
Mr. Ericksen Goes to (the Other) Washington
by Michael Riordan Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent the views of Whatcom Watch or its directors. A storm of opprobrium has greeted state Sen. Doug Ericksen after taking … Continue reading
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Oct/Nov 2016
Looking for Answers: Whatcom County vs Hirst, Futurewise, et al.
by Satpal S. Sidhu November 28, 2016 Researching and learning about the water rights issue in our County and State over the past several weeks has confused me more than it has clarified the options the County Council has to … Continue reading
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Oct/Nov 2016
A Reader Asks: Why Do I Vote?
by Sharon L. Robinson Is America a democracy anymore? Two candidates who many do not respect, trust or want have become the only offerings we citizens have to lead our nation in the most unpopular election in memory. I thought … Continue reading
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Oct/Nov 2016
Executives Could Be Tried for Environmental Destruction
A move by the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague signals a landmark shift that could reshape how business is done in developing countries, says Global Witness, a nonpolitical organization that works to resolve human rights abuses … Continue reading
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December 2015
Critique of WTA’s 2015 Strategic Plan Update
by Preston L. Schiller The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) provides many useful services to many citizens in Bellingham and a few destinations outside of the major Whatcom County city. Its buses are clean and comfortable, and its staff at all … 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 →