Letter to the Editor

  October-November 2019

Natalie McClendon for District 5

County elections are coming up soon, and residents of Coastal District 5 have a clear choice for the County Council. Who has the preparation and experience to represent us most effectively? Natalie McClendon has served two terms on the County … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Bellingam Needs April Barker for Mayor

We’ve both worked on homelessness issues professionally and outside of our work roles. As our next Bellingham Mayor, April Barker will bring an understanding and skill set that our community desperately needs to address the horrific situation that so many … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Support April Barker for Mayor

I write to urge my fellow Bellinghamites to vote in the upcoming November 5th election and to support April Barker to be Bellingham’s next mayor. As an outgoing member of the City Council, April has a keen understanding of the … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Supports Natalie McClendon for County Council

This November, we can take action to combat the climate crisis by voting for Natalie McClendon for the County Council. She is running in the Coastal District (Ferndale, Blaine, Lummi Island, Birch Bay, Lummi Nation, Pt. Roberts). Natalie supports transitioning … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Port of Bellingham Commission

Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at August 13, 2019 Meeting Shall the commission: 92. Authorize the executive director to sign a $577,338 contract with Anchor QEA of Seattle for phase 2 of the Whatcom Waterway cleanup project.? This contract … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Bellingham City Council

Presentation at August 19 Meeting Representatives from Governor Jay Inslee’s office presented the Governor’s Smart Project Award — now in its 14th year — to Mayor Linville, the City Council and public works director for the rapid implementation of the … Continue reading

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  October-November 2019

Whatcom County Council

Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at August 7, 2019 Meeting Shall the council: 158. Authorize the executive to accept a $258,705 state grant for a pollution prevention assistance specialist? The specialist will provide technical assistance and outreach to small … Continue reading

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