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Previous Issues
Cover Story
February 2026
Construction of Salish Landing Park
Part 1 by Hope Rasa Two beautiful pieces of the Bellingham waterfront have been closed to the public for over 25 years. These overlapping properties are the RG Haley and Cornwall Avenue Landfill sites, situated between downtown Bellingham and Boulevard … 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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February 2026
Cautionary Tale for Nuclear Power
Talk to Us Radioactive waste gets buried in one sentence near the end of a Washington State Standard article (https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/01/02/nuclear-powerventures-heat-up-around-washingtonstate/) that reads like a promotional ad for Amazon and Microsoft building nuclearpowered data centers in Washington state. This is the … Continue reading
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February 2026
Reclaiming a Natural Resource:
Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. Water Quality and Safe Shellfish Harvest in Drayton Harbor This italicized paragraph is an update to the following article that was published … Continue reading
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February 2026
We Watch for You
Whatcom Watch has completed 27 years of reporting votes. We’re committed to continuing to report on votes; we feel they’re a valuable contribution to our community — and subscribers affirmed in a recent survey that the votes are valuable to … Continue reading
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February 2026
Into the New Year
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche And just like that, we’re already a month into 2026, and, for the most part, the holiday dust has settled. My 82nd Christmas and my 36th Bellingham Christmas Bird Count (CBC) are now in … Continue reading
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February 2026
A Legacy of Empowerment, Growth, and Community Transformation
Community Service Spotlight by Alle Schene Since its founding in the early 20th century, YWCA Bellingham has stood as a meaningful force for positive change — supporting women and families through social services, housing, advocacy, and community engagement. What began … Continue reading
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February 2026
Nooksack Indian History
by Allan Richardson Nooksack Indian history goes back thousands of years. According to native tradition, the people have been here from time immemorial — basically since the beginning of human existence on this land. There is nothing in Nooksack tradition … Continue reading
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February 2026
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 LWV of Bellingham/ Whatcom. Birds Give “Yelp” Reviews to Help Restore … Continue reading
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February 2026
The Enigmatic Licorice Fern
Native Plant Neighbors by Eric Worden In the shade of damp forests, sprouting improbably from the mossy sides of tall trees, you’ll find an enigmatic native plant neighbor, the licorice fern. While all the other leafy plants of the forest … Continue reading
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