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