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Bellingham\u2019s Post Point Heron Colony on the Move<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n by Tori Lehman Near the northern edge of Bellingham, the recently completed Little Squalicum Estuary blooms with life. The estuary, completed in 2024 as part of the City of Bellingham\u2019s efforts to rebuild historical wetland habitat, creates foraging ground and … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Beaks and Bills<\/p>\r\n Coastal Sojourn 2026<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche I don\u2019t know if I had a period of prescience or just sheer luck, but we decided to forego a trip to eastern Washington this year and opted for the coast instead. I made … 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 May 12, 2026 Meeting Shall the council: 114. Authorize the executive to sign a ,000 contract (amendment #3) with Cascadia Law Group of Seattle to provide legal consultation and representation services regarding State … 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 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 →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Watching Government<\/p>\r\n Bellingham City Council<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n 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 →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Book Review<\/p>\r\n New Book Recalls Skagit Experiment in Socialist Living<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Rebels in the Wild The Equality Colony and the Taming of American Capitalism by Robert Burns (Author) and Libby Burns (Illustrator) RWBurns Publications, 2025 366 pages, paperback, .99 ISBN-13: 979-8994055809 Interview by Dean Kahn Author Robert Burns details the lives … 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. Arizona and Nevada … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Community Service Spotlight<\/p>\r\n Community First Whatcom Runs Ballot Initiative Campaigns<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Community Service Spotlight by Selena Knoblauch Community First Whatcom, formerly People First Bellingham, is a 501(c)4 nonprofit based out of Whatcom County. We run ballot initiative campaigns to pass community-led legislation focused on economic justice. Since the group was founded … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Housing<\/p>\r\n Bellingham\u2019s Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n by Liam Walsh The City of Bellingham\u2019s Rental Registration and Safety Inspection Program (RRSI) has been in effect since 2015. In that time, landlords and property management companies have had increased accountability, and Bellingham\u2019s rental stock has improved. The program … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Native Plant Neighbors<\/p>\r\n Devils and Weeds<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Native Plant Neighbors by Eric Worden We have all heard the saying, \u201cDon\u2019t judge a book by its cover.\u201d We have all ignored that saying. There is another more pointed tale from the same vein: A man met another, who … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Natural Biology<\/p>\r\n A Crash Course in Nitrogen<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Where Do Our Local Plant Communities Get This Crucial Element? by Theodore Hoss Take a deep breath. Over 78 percent of the gas you just breathed in is nitrogen. Nitrogen is critical for life on earth, playing a role in … 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 Boris … 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 Reader Comments on Sidewalk Inventory Request Dear Editor: An article in Whatcom Watch\u2019s \u201cTalk to Us\u201d (April\/May 2026) concerning neighborhood sidewalk inventories caught my interest. I was impressed with the substantial effort those involved had made. However, I\u2019d like to … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Twenty Years Ago<\/p>\r\n Open Your Eyes<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n 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. \u00a0 by Billy Frank, Jr. What you don\u2019t … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div> Twenty Years Ago<\/p>\r\n Critter-Friendly Shoreline for Bellingham<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. Editor\u2019s note: The below article appeared on the front page of the July 2006 issue of Whatcom Watch. by Wendy Steffensen Fish … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Twenty Years Ago Open Your Eyes Twenty Years Ago Since January 2014, Whatcom Watch has been reprinting articles from issues printed 20 years ago. 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