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Previous Issues
Water
August 2026
Nooksack River Adjudication Story
The fight to protect the Nooksack River is deeper than adjudication by Liam Walsh On May 1, 2024, the Washington State Department of Ecology formally began the adjudication process for the Nooksack River watershed, or Water Resource Inventory Area 1 … Continue reading
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July 2026
Bellingham’s Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program
by Liam Walsh The City of Bellingham’s Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program (RRSI) has been in effect since 2015. In that time, landlords and property management companies have had increased accountability, and Bellingham’s rental stock has improved. The program … Continue reading
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June 2026
Whatcom Watch Interns
Talk to Us Hope Rasa I’m a third-year student at Western Washington University majoring in journalism-news/editorial. I live in Bellingham, Wash., while attending college full-time and working in the local community. I’ve enjoyed all the opportunities writing for Whatcom Watch … Continue reading
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June 2026
Which Jail Site Is a Preferable Location?
by Liam Walsh On March 25, Whatcom County announced it had entered into an agreement to buy a property on Hannegan Road for their proposed jail. The site is part of the Lower Squalicum Creek watershed, and contains several wetlands, … Continue reading
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April-May 2026
Kaylee Galloway Talks About Climate Issues
by Liam Walsh Whatcom County Councilmember Kaylee Galloway is one of the leading voices for climate action in the community. Her work includes the county’s Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. … Continue reading
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March 2026
Sumas Lake Restoration Story
by Liam Walsh In 2024, nine authors and six organizations put together a study/paper arguing for the restoration of Sumas Lake near Abbotsford, British Columbia. (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/conservation-science/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2024.1380083/full) The lake was drained in 1924, and researchers argue its restoration would bring a … Continue reading
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February 2026
Ranch Quarry Mine Expansion Story
A Quiet Valley Upended by Liam Walsh Since 2023, a Whatcom County community has been fighting a mine expansion that they say would create detrimental problems for the environment and their community. A 30-day comment period will open soon, during … Continue reading
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