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Don’t fall for it: Proposed staffing mandate restricts access to care for everyone

Tell Washington senators better solutions available for long-term care facilities

April 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Another NW port city wonders: How do we keep local news alive?

Legislation, grant funding, collaborations bring hope for sustainability

April 2, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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More Washington students will soon get clean rides to school; it’s a good thing

A new policy combined with state funding will speed up Washington’s transition to all-electric school buses

March 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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I want my corner coffee shops, dammit!

'Progressive' Washington Democrats wither in face of lobbying by out-of-touch AWC

March 14, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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The puzzle of Birch Bay has a few missing pieces

Incorporation is an evolution toward community

March 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Guest commentary response: Whatcom farmers already sound stewards of water

Usage tax on farmers no solution to water issues

Feb. 21, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Water rights — and responsibilities: A use tax would benefit Whatcom farmers

Water can no longer be considered an inexhaustible resource

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

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Local, state reps agree: Rent stabilization is both necessary and popular with voters

'Even working families can’t keep up with rising rent'

Feb. 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Sefzik: Why aren’t we hearing more about record number of statewide initiatives?

Washington's 'direct democracy' deserves more respect

Updated Feb. 8, 2024 10:01 a.m.

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Thanks to Bellingham voters for Greenways vote

It means $9M annually for recreation/open spaces

Feb. 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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Navigating the night: Reflections on severe-weather sheltering and homelessness

Health director's up-close view of Whatcom winter survival

Jan. 29, 2024 5:05 p.m.

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Larsen: The opioid epidemic has devastated Northwest Washington

Let’s regain momentum to combat the epidemic and save lives

Jan. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Guest Commentaries

Don’t fall for it: Proposed staffing mandate restricts access to care for everyone

Another NW port city wonders: How do we keep local news alive?

More Washington students will soon get clean rides to school; it’s a good thing

I want my corner coffee shops, dammit!

The puzzle of Birch Bay has a few missing pieces

Guest commentary response: Whatcom farmers already sound stewards of water

Water rights — and responsibilities: A use tax would benefit Whatcom farmers

Local, state reps agree: Rent stabilization is both necessary and popular with voters

Sefzik: Why aren’t we hearing more about record number of statewide initiatives?

Thanks to Bellingham voters for Greenways vote

Navigating the night: Reflections on severe-weather sheltering and homelessness

Larsen: The opioid epidemic has devastated Northwest Washington

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