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America is already pretty great; let’s make it greater with some simple actions

'Government is evil' didn't work in 80s, not useful now

Oct. 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Managed forestlands are an environmental, economic imperative

Roughly 50% of DNR's 2.1M acres of managed forestland are already off limits

Oct. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Expanding public input — and commission seats — at the Port of Bellingham

Shepard supports 'moving conversation forward' on commission expansion

Oct. 1, 2024 12:22 p.m.

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BLI needs creative improvements to compete. Where is the strategic plan?

'We should not wait for the airlines to come to us'

Sept. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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What do other airports get right that Bellingham doesn’t? Jetways, for starters

Compared to Billings and others, BLI's improvements are 'out-of-sequence, out-of-scale'

Sept. 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Can Whatcom farmers and enviros agree on water rights? Common ground exists

Start with shared principles on salmon, food, climate, activists agree

Sept. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Millions spent to reduce solitary confinement in Washington produces few visible results

An inmate weighs in on 'cruel and archaic' practice

Aug. 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Whatcom residents to honor International Day of Peace on Sept. 22

Theme: 'Sowing Hope, Cultivating Peace'

Aug. 14, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Free from CDN

Don’t be fooled: I-2124 will effectively demolish state’s long-term care insurance

A 'yes' vote causes direct harm to patients, Nurses Association says

Aug. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Shewmake: Community voices helped improve CDC’s border policy on dogs

'Travel restrictions can separate families and devastate economies'

July 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Thank you, Amsa Burke, for being a voice for our Black community

'Your actions gave me great comfort and courage'

July 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Community organizer: We need more tiny home villages

They're safe, affordable, humane and empowering

Updated July 27, 2024 8:27 a.m.

Guest Commentaries

America is already pretty great; let’s make it greater with some simple actions

Managed forestlands are an environmental, economic imperative

Expanding public input — and commission seats — at the Port of Bellingham

BLI needs creative improvements to compete. Where is the strategic plan?

What do other airports get right that Bellingham doesn’t? Jetways, for starters

Can Whatcom farmers and enviros agree on water rights? Common ground exists

Millions spent to reduce solitary confinement in Washington produces few visible results

Whatcom residents to honor International Day of Peace on Sept. 22

Don’t be fooled: I-2124 will effectively demolish state’s long-term care insurance

Shewmake: Community voices helped improve CDC’s border policy on dogs

Thank you, Amsa Burke, for being a voice for our Black community

Community organizer: We need more tiny home villages

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