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Previous Issues
Housing
March 2017
Yes to Housing, Yes to People, Yes to Sustainability
by Galen Herz and Rheanna Johnston It is no secret that working people and families are struggling to find safe, affordable and quality homes in Bellingham. As young renters in the community, we wish to share our stories and perspectives … Continue reading
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March 2017
March Winds
by Peter Heffelfinger As an early herald of spring, March usually blusters in with winds and cold temperatures, but then settles down at the end of the month into a bit warmer weather. The annual temptation is to start digging … Continue reading
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March 2017
Truth Matters
by Lyle Harris Sr. Lies are destructive to democracy. In the short time Donald Trump has been president, he and his aides have made a deliberate attack on fact, truth and honesty. The distortions and outright lies have been legion, … Continue reading
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March 2017
A Short Chronology of County Water Shortages
by Jean O. Melious Water shortages will increase as Whatcom County’s population grows. Climate change will also exacerbate the county’s water shortages, resulting in reduced water supply in the face of increasing water needs for farm irrigation, home landscape watering … Continue reading
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March 2017
Spring Is Upon Us
by Joe Meche Spring will officially begin on March 20, at 3:29 a.m., PDT. For many of us, it can’t come soon enough. Given the climate, both physical and political, we need a break. The ice and snow over the … Continue reading
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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 →