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Four Decades of Whatcom Land Trust and Whatcom County Working Together<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n by Claire Johnston In 1998, negotiations over protecting Canyon Lake Community Forest with trees over 1,000 years old hit an obstacle. The land was held by a timber company, the cost of the conservation deal was huge, and the County … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Beaks and Bills<\/p>\r\n A Pair of September Songs<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche As Cindy and I prepare for a Monday morning departure on our annual fall trip to the east side of the Cascade Crest, I\u2019d like to share these short clips about two of my … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Watching Government<\/p>\r\n Whatcom County Council<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at August 11, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 207. Authorize the acquisition of certain property rights by eminent domain for the Birch Bay Lynden Road and Blaine Road intersection improvements project? (Public hearing held.) … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Watching Government<\/p>\r\n Bellingham City Council<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Update The July 27, 2026 meeting, vote #125, reported the city attorney\u2019s office would be sending information on claims form #2873 in the AFFF multidistrict PFAS litigation after Whatcom Watch had been sent to the printer. The city attorney\u2019s office … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Watching Government<\/p>\r\n Port of Bellingham Commission<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Action Taken at August 18, 2026 Meeting Shall the commission: 94. Amend the 2026 strategic budget to create a Capital Improvement Project \u2013 Waterfront Soil Stockpile Management? At the 5\/26\/2026 meeting, vote #74, the commission approved three agreements related to … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Climate<\/p>\r\n Articles You Might Have Missed<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Climate Good News Around the world people are taking the initiative to mitigate climate change. Here are some good news briefs compiled and summarized by Jayne Freudenberger, climate committee chair, League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County. Good News in … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Community Service Spotlight<\/p>\r\n Parisians Choose Bikes Over Cars<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Community Service Spotlight Bellingham\u2019s Streets Could Be Next by Jamin Agosti In the spring of 2024, Paris\u2019 deputy mayor for transportation announced something nobody would have bet on just a decade earlier: bicycles had overtaken cars. Parisians had made a … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Native Plant Neighbors<\/p>\r\n An Autumn Star<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Native Plant Neighbors by Eric Worden \u201cApril showers bring May flowers.\u201d This saying originates from the UK, which has a climate similar to our area. The saying is certainly true for us, and many nature enthusiasts in our area love … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> poetrywatch<\/p>\r\n poetrywatch<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \u201cWhen power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man\u2019s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.\u201d \u2014 John F. Kennedy _______________________________ … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Primary Election Results<\/p>\r\n Primary Election Results\u20132026<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Compiled by Bill McCallum from information on the Washington Secretary of State and the state Public Disclosure Commission websites and information from the Whatcom County Auditor\u2019s website, with thanks to Rebecca Rouse in the Whacom County Auditor\u2019s office for additional … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Talk to Us<\/p>\r\n Talk to Us<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Whatcom Water Works To the Editor: Thank you for Liam Walsh\u2019s informative survey article in August, \u201cNooksack River Adjudication Story.\u201d As indicated in the article, the important work for us now is to address the many water supply issues that … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Water<\/p>\r\n The Battle of Sudden Valley\u2019s Invasive Waterlilies<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Editor\u2019s Note: Whatcom Watch has entered a cooperative agreement with Salish Current. Salish Current, an online-only news organization, covers the North Sound area and Whatcom Watch mainly covers Whatcom County issues. Visit https:\/\/salishcurrent.org. Sudden Valley plans herbicide treatment for invasive … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Wildlife<\/p>\r\n New Technology Tracks Bumblebees<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Editor\u2019s Note: Whatcom Watch has entered a cooperative agreement with Salish Current. Salish Current, an online-only news organization, covers the North Sound area and Whatcom Watch mainly covers Whatcom County issues. Visit https:\/\/salishcurrent.org. Researchers use miniature tags to study bee … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Watching Government Whatcom County Council Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at August 11, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 207. 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