Watching Government

  July 2026

Bellingham City Council

Action Taken at May 11, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 75. Authorize the mayor to extend sewer service to 2863 Seaview Circle? The residence located at 2863 Seaview Circle was constructed in 1949. It is served with water from City … Continue reading

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  July 2026

Port of Bellingham Commission

Action Take at the May 12, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 65. Formalize Tiffany DeSimone in the role of permanent executive director of the Port of Bellingham? At the 6/3/2025 meeting, vote #64, the commission voted (2-1, Bobby Briscoe opposed) … Continue reading

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  July 2026

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at May 12, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 114. Authorize the executive to sign a $50,000 contract (amendment #3) with Cascadia Law Group of Seattle to provide legal consultation and representation services regarding State … Continue reading

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  July 2026

Critter-Friendly Shoreline for Bellingham

Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. Editor’s note: The below article appeared on the front page of the July 2006 issue of Whatcom Watch. by Wendy Steffensen Fish … Continue reading

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  July 2026

Open Your Eyes

Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. The below Being Frank column appeared in the July 2006 issue of Whatcom Watch.   by Billy Frank, Jr. What you don’t … Continue reading

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