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Ralph Schwartz
Staff Reporter
ralphschwartz@cascadiadaily.com
(360) 922-3090 ext. 107
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LAW & JUSTICE
Whatcom County eyes sales tax for new jail
Council has 2 months to approve ballot measure
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| June 2, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
Fl!p Breskin: Community organizer
CDN's weekly community profile
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| June 2, 2023
COMMMUNITY
Anacortes woman finds purpose in war-torn Ukraine
Nonprofit raises nearly $10K to support country
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| June 1, 2023
ELECTIONS
Auditor: Bellingham mayor candidate short on signatures
Joel Johnson seeks recount of his ballot petition
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| June 1, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Fired from St. Joe's, Bellingham doctor stands his ground
Dr. Lin said he wouldn't accept a settlement in lawsuit
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 31, 2023
SKI TO SEA
Ski to Sea goes big for 50th anniversary
470 teams near capacity for annual race
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 31, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
Riders decry change to paratransit service
Without public input, WTA eliminates 'will-call'
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 29, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Some on Whatcom council like Ferndale for jail site
40 acres on La Bounty the least expensive option
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 26, 2023
GOVERNMENT
In reversal, Whatcom council offers $750K to Christian group
Lighthouse Mission to use funds for shelter kitchen
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 24, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor's race in limbo after injunction
Candidate who filed petition to be on ballot seeks recount
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 22, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
Bellingham council seeks comments on road improvements
May 22 hearing to address 6-year plan
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 21, 2023
ELECTIONS
Who has filed for Whatcom County offices in 2023
City, county, school board seats up for election
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 19, 2023
ELECTIONS
Blaine biologist seeks Whatcom Council seat
Jackie Dexter to challenge Ben Elenbaas in 2023 election
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 18, 2023
ELECTIONS
Council member enters Bellingham mayor's race
Martens says marginalized voices in city go unheard
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 18, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Lawmakers from Whatcom County support new drug law
Drug possession, use now a gross misdemeanor in the state
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 17, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor announces run for second term
Seth Fleetwood would continue to address homelessness, climate
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 16, 2023
HEALTH
'Devastated': PeaceHealth makes cuts to palliative care
Decision to reduce services for seriously ill a broken promise, critics say
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 16, 2023
HEALTH
Whatcom County invests $100K to confront fentanyl crisis
Outlay part of "incident command structure" to combat drug epidemic
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 16, 2023
ELECTIONS
State rep announces bid for Whatcom County executive
Alicia Rule says she will tackle homelessness
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 15, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
9 sit in Whatcom County Jail without lawyers
'A violation of their rights,' public defender says
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 12, 2023
ELECTIONS
Next week is filing week for 2023 ballots
Races to include Whatcom County executive, Bellingham mayor
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 12, 2023
ELECTIONS
Fire district north of Bellingham to ask for levy hike
Measure would maintain 24-hour operation at District 4 station
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 11, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Food banks get nearly $1.6M in city, county funding
Money in response to unprecedented demand
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 11, 2023
HOCKEY
Bellingham catches Kraken fever
Fans gather for beer, hockey as team makes playoff run
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 9, 2023
TRAFFIC
Expect delays at F Street in Bellingham for railroad work
Crossing along Roeder to get 'quiet zone' upgrades
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 8, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
North Cascades Highway to open May 10
Highway 20 route a quick connection to North Central Washington
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 8, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Bellingham stores beef up security in response to rising crime
Armed guards patrol Home Depot
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 5, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth to open behavioral health clinic in Bellingham
Facility intended to address 'acute need' in community
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 3, 2023
GOVERNMENT
State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit
Budget includes new Pickford theater space
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 2, 2023
ELECTIONS
Ferndale mayor announces run for second term
Hansen touts successes in face of pandemic
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| May 2, 2023
HOUSING
New state laws pave way for more housing density
Bellingham must pivot on ADU rules
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 29, 2023
ELECTIONS
Ex-port commissioner announces run for Bellingham mayor
Mike McAuley the fourth candidate to enter the race
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 27, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth to close Bellingham allergy clinic
32 positions to be eliminated in four cities
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 26, 2023
PUBLIC WORKS
Whatcom County hires new public works director
Elizabeth Kosa served as assistant, then interim director
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 26, 2023
GOVERNMENT
State funds $9M crisis center for Whatcom
Facility to serve people in mental health, substance use crises
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 25, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Bellingham waterfront gets $17.7M for cleanup
State grant to pay for Whatcom Waterway project
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 25, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Bellingham's Old Town primed for growth
City proposes incentives for developers
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 24, 2023
ELECTIONS
Kombucha Town founder to run for Bellingham mayor
Chris McCoy started business after graduating from WWU
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 24, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Whatcom jail planners favor Ferndale site for new jail
Officials also eye 0.2% sales tax for November ballot
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 24, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
Buses every 5 minutes in Bellingham?
WTA weighs small-town rapid transit
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 22, 2023
HEALTH
'Instantly addicted:' Fentanyl takes a deadly toll on Whatcom families
'What we want is action,' families of victims say
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 18, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Bills advance that favor police, housing density
Whatcom, Skagit lawmakers support pursuits bill
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 16, 2023
HOUSING
Officials break ground on waterfront affordable housing
Millworks to also house child care center
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 14, 2023
ELECTIONS
Two initiatives proposed for Bellingham's November ballot
Measures include tenant protections, minimum wage
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 12, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Drug-use ban to take effect in Bellingham
New city ordinance criminalizes public use
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 10, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Anacortes proposes making drug use a crime
City leaders intend to divert defendants to treatment
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 8, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Bellingham police seek funding for two new officers
Department faces wave of retirements
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 8, 2023
ELECTIONS
Tax measures on two ballots in Skagit County
Mount Vernon hospital, Anacortes seek funding
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 7, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
WTA looks to go hybrid with next bus order
Transit agency not prepared to take on more all-electrics
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 6, 2023
WTD?
What's the Deal With: St. Joe's South Campus?
For one thing, it's not abandoned
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| April 5, 2023
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