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Ralph Schwartz
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ENVIRONMENT
Small sewer spill rankles tenants at Old Mill Village
Smelly backup of grease, flushable wipes didn't reach Lake Whatcom
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 28, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Innovative sewage solutions pitched to replace Bellingham’s aging system
Proposals include turning sludge into toilet paper, or drying sludge on heated, rotating disks
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 24, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Moratorium extended on high-density development in Silver Beach
City aims to limit density, add stormwater rules
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 21, 2023
WTD?
What's the Deal With: The name 'Happy Valley'?
Early residents were 'happy-go-lucky,' to put it mildly
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 20, 2023
ELECTIONS
Social worker seeks third term in state House
Rule announces campaign after run for county executive
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 16, 2023
ELECTIONS
Skagit ballot count back on track after fentanyl scare
FBI investigating suspicious envelopes in four Washington counties
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 14, 2023
ELECTIONS
After years of waiting, approval of jail measure means ... more waiting
New Whatcom County facility to open in 2028 at the earliest
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 9, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
With Harcourt sidelined, what's next for Bellingham's waterfront?
Future development murky as Irish company has rights terminated
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 8, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Jail measure heads for ‘decisive win’ after past failures
Proposal will create new sales tax
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Tanksley takes lead over insider Chadwick
Blaine police chief passes undersheriff after second round of ballots
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Lund passes Fleetwood in race for Bellingham mayor
Nonprofit leader takes 5-point lead
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
Chadwick, Fleetwood ahead by slim margins; Sidhu leads comfortably
Jail has strong lead in early returns
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 7, 2023
HOUSING
Bellingham councilor wants to get tough with landlords
Martens proposes 'aggressive' penalties for failed inspections
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 3, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Harcourt misses deadline, loses waterfront development rights
Unfinished Bellingham condos should have been done last month
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 2, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Your home's assessed value went up — what does that mean for your taxes?
The answer, to the dismay of homeowners, is it's complicated
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 1, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth St. Joseph fined for dangerous-waste violations
Ecology cited hospital for training, reporting lapses
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| November 1, 2023
HOUSING
Landlords to face higher fees for inspections
Council: More change needed to improve rental oversight
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 30, 2023
ELECTIONS
Outside money flows into local races
Lund, Elenbaas receive campaign contributions from realtors
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 26, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
ABC Recycling becomes a flashpoint in growth debate
Company the focus of latest conflict over Whatcom County's future
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 26, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Moratorium on new heavy industry fails
Council, community split on future of Alderwood area
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 24, 2023
BUSINESS
ABC Recycling submits plans for metal shredder one day before hearing
Company hopes to avoid moratorium on new industries
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 23, 2023
ELECTIONS
Ferndale mayoral candidates confront problems of a growing city
Reflections on affordability, a new city hall building and past controversy
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 19, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth surgery center to open by end of month
Building and equipment upgrades resulted in slight delay
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 16, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
36-year-old man found dead at Bellingham homeless encampment
Medical examiner: Cause of death pending
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 16, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment
Project could include redevelopment of the old aluminum smelter near Cherry Point
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 13, 2023
ELECTIONS
Rural fire district seeks property tax hike
Assistant chief: Sumas, Kendall stations need new staff, equipment
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 13, 2023
ELECTIONS
Stakes are high in this odd-year election
Whatcom County voters to decide jail measure, key offices
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 13, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Lummis move aggressively to combat overdose deaths
Tribe establishes police checkpoints, takes over troubled property
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 12, 2023
WTD?
What's the Deal With: Campaign signs on public rights of way?
Bellingham officials say they're OK
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 9, 2023
ELECTIONS
Candidates hope to turn campaign dollars into votes
Executive Sidhu, council member Kershner are biggest fundraisers
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
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CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 3, 2023
GOVERNMENT
With shutdown averted, funding available to Whatcom flood victims
Federal budget extension includes $16B for FEMA
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 2, 2023
ELECTIONS
Frustration with PeaceHealth has become a political issue
Candidates suggest creating a public hospital district or change the tax break
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| October 2, 2023
ELECTIONS
Affordable housing among candidates' top concerns
Complex problem requires multiple solutions
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 30, 2023
ELECTIONS
Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance up to voters
Bellingham November ballot initiatives could boost affordability
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 26, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
Gil Nagle and Connor Roberts: Creators of 'Slackage'
CDN's weekly community profile
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 22, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Fired Bellingham detective gets hero's send-off with unauthorized flag raising, vehicle escort
Police chief unaware of celebrations honoring Bo McGinty
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 21, 2023
ELECTIONS
Sheriff: Reform-minded candidate says office should invite public input
Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 21, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth clinicians vote to unionize
New contract for physician assistants, others could come in 1 year
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 20, 2023
PARKS & REC
Survey: Public wants more access to waterfront and beaches
Port of Bellingham's biggest draws include Marine, Zuanich Point parks
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 18, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Lund says she brings an outsider's expertise
Challenger developed management skills in tech, nonprofits
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 14, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Fleetwood faced major challenges in first term
Incumbent envisions climate-friendly, culturally diverse future
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 13, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Bellingham police seek funding for bicycle team
Special unit would patrol events with large crowds
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 7, 2023
GOVERNMENT
In first veto, county executive rejects new ferry fare rules
Sidhu: Council vote a breach of 'public trust'
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 5, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
December trial date set for Bellingham assistant principals
Three administrators accused of failure to report sexual assault
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 5, 2023
PARKS & REC
Work begins to remove Whatcom Falls Park trestle
Historic railroad structure is beyond repair
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 1, 2023
HEALTH
PeaceHealth restoring palliative care, more patients to be served
Provider apologizes for cutting program in May
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| September 1, 2023
TRAFFIC
F Street railroad crossing work in Bellingham extended
Project to continue through September; closure was to be lifted Aug. 1
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| August 29, 2023
SAFETY
Investigation underway in Birch Bay Waterslides accident
Park owners are responsible for inspecting and maintaining slides
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| August 29, 2023
HOUSING
Vehicle encampment on Cornwall Avenue removed
Street cleared to make way for bicycle lanes
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| August 28, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
3 principals' trial in mandatory-reporting case delayed again
Case hampered by dismissal of lead detective
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| August 25, 2023
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