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Submitted by Shirley from Surrey BC
Q: I have registered and have my activation letter but when I try to log in it says that my user name is incorrect. It is sbrooks1
A: Our records show an active account for sbrooks1, registered to Shirley Brooks. Did you click on the activation link in your e-mail?
Answered 01/24/11 10:13:28 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Pam Castanera from Bellingham WA
Q: OOPS. Sorry, I didn't mean the "contact us" worked. I actually clicked on the "customer service" at the top of the page. I have one non-related question also. How can I take a look at archives from 1890? They don't seem to be online, so should I come to the Herald building for that, or the Museum maybe? Thanks, Julie.
A: The Bellingham Herald has no online archive that old. The Whatcom Museum or Bellingham Public Library are your best bets.
Answered 11/03/10 08:30:52 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Helena from Everett, WA
Q: Can you please update me on the identity of the women who was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head on the Bellingham waterfront a couple days ago.
A: The woman was a suicide and we don't publish those names unless they are a public official.
Answered 10/07/10 13:16:34 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by jon hunter from bellingham, wa.
Q: what did the jury decide in the personal injury lawsuit of mt. baker ski area?
A: Here's the story: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/09/09/1608971/jury-splits-blame-in-mt-baker.html
Answered 10/01/10 12:51:51 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by gus from blaine
Q: I've been out of town for a few days...what happened to my icon picture and why can't I download another?
A: You no longer have a persona attached to your Herald registration as we switched story comment vendors from Pluck to Disqus. If you choose to use your Disqus, Twitter or Facebook account to make comments, you will have whatever icon you associated with those accounts show on your Herald story comment.
Answered 09/07/10 11:21:14 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by kristen Whitehead from Sandy Point, WA
Q: I need to post an announcement for our BHS Class of 1975 Reunion coming up in September? What is the easiest way to do it online? I've already contacted the newsroom@bellinghamherald.com with the info, but would also wish to run it online and in the Take Five??? Thanks...
A: Be sure to send your info to newsroom@bellinghamherald.com so your reunion can be in the Sunday "Out and About" column in Whatcom Life.
We don't print reunions in our Take Five entertainment listings, but you can post your event to our online calendar. Here's how:
Here's how to get your event in our online calendar:
You need to be a registered user of our Web site to post something to the calendar. The link is on the top of the home page. Here's the direct URL - http://www.bellinghamherald.com/reg-bin/int.cgi?mode=register.
Once you register, an email will be sent to you at the address you registered with. You need to click on the link in that email to confirm you want to register.
Once you've registered, you go to the calendar either by typing in this URL http://calendar.bellinghamherald.com/ or by clicking on the calendar about halfway down the main section of the home page.
When you get to the calendar, you click on the yellow plus sign that says "Add an Event."
Once you fill out the form and submit it, we will approve the event - usually within one business day.
You'll get an email confirming that your event has been accepted. That email will also contain a direct link to your submission, should you want to change it.
Answered 08/16/10 11:20:21 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by Rachel Kennedy from Bellingham, WA
Q: Where can I find newspaper delivery jobs on the site?
A: You can submit a resume by email to openroutes@bellinghamherald.com or you can call our Carrier Recruitment telephone at 360-756-2802.
Answered 08/16/10 11:16:18 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by j b ledgerwood from huntington beach, ca
Q: When will the Herald have a Blackberry App to use in viewing your fine paper. I lived in B'ham from 1990 to 1997, so I know of the Herald, and i miss it's coverage style. Thanks, I await your reply. Regards, jbl
A: You should be able to access our mobile site (site, not app) from your browser at m.bellinghamherald.com.
Answered 08/16/10 11:07:51 by Julie Shirley
Submitted by Pam Runciman from Bellingham, Wa
Q: Where did the roll over news go from the online edition? Todays news Grandview exit I5 south? Thanks?
A: We have reposted it here:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/08/02/1552468/traffic-delay-on-interstate-5.html
Answered 08/02/10 08:32:46 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Gloria Fox from Fullerton, CA
Q: I would like to read the story in the July 4th edition concerning Gary Severson of Nooksack who survived a kidney transplant for 39 years so far. My son is facing that operation and it would encourage him. I was raised in B'ham and have a brother there. Thanks
A: Gloria,
This story was posted July 6. I found the story by typing "Gary Severson" into the search box near the top of our homepage. Here's the direct link:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/07/06/1507610/nooksack-kidney-patient-found.html
Thanks for your interest in The Bellingham Herald.
Answered 07/12/10 08:34:40 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by resident steve buckn from ferndale wa.
Q: How do i stop coupons mailed to my post office box
A: There are a variety of methods, but this site:
http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs4-junk.htm
seems to have the most comprehensive and up-to-date content. Among other things they offer a form letter you can send to a direct mail marketing association that supposedly gets you off many mailing lists.
Answered 06/14/10 10:27:37 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Roxann Martinez from Ferndale, WA
Q: I would like to place an ad to sell a house on that Saturday showcase of homes. Can't figure out how or where to do it.
A: Contact our sales rep Melody Hitchner at 715-2237 or melody.hitchner@bellinghamherald.com
Answered 06/04/10 13:25:57 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by S.L. from Bellingham WA
Q: Today's paper 5/5/2010, p. A5 has article "GOP and Murray spar over donations". I've searched your website without results. Please send me the link.
Thanks, have a great day!
A: As often happens, the story had a different headline online. Here's the link:
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/05/04/1416047/fact-check-is-murray-condemning.html
Answered 05/05/10 13:50:50 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by wally caviness from bellingham
Q: WHERE CAN I FIND THE OBITURARY OF A KENNETH DEAN CAUDLE,BORN ON 14 APRIL 1954 IN CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA.
HIS MOTHER'S LAST NAME WAS ADAMS.
HE MAY HAVE DIED AROUND 18 OCT. 1969.
I AWAIT YOUR REPLY,
WALLY CAVINESS
360-441-1839
emuwally@yahoo.com
A: We do not have an obituary under that name in our obituary database, which is archived since 1999. If he died before that date, we do not have obituary information on him.
Answered 04/22/10 14:47:00 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Katie from Bellingham, Wa
Q: A few days ago I found an article at this link http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2009/04/07/861180/two-halfway-houses-opening-in.html which I was using for a paper I am writing, and now it is no longer on the site. Is there a way for me to get the article? Thank you for your help.
A: Stories remain "live" on our Web site for one year after publication, after which they go into a paid archive. The story in question was posted April 7, 2009.
To access our archive, click here:
http://nl.newsbank.com/sites/behb/
Answered 04/19/10 09:08:52 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Nancy Fraunfelder from Ferndale,WA
Q: Where in the world is the Photo Store?
A: Each photo in our photo galleries includes a link to this form, which allows you to purchase a reprint:
https://secure1.bellinghamherald.com/forms/photoreprints.html
Answered 04/19/10 09:04:33 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Kevin Harris from Ferndale
Q: Is there a way to search the online edition of the Herald for reader's comments that were posted during 2009?
A: You cannot see all comments for 2009, but our stories stay "live" online for one year after publication and individual stories have comments on them. After one year, the stories go to a paid archive service.
Answered 04/02/10 13:10:21 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by David Bradley from Bellingham
Q: What is the large, red object on the Fairhaven Ship Yard dry dock?
Thanks.
D. Bradley
A: Thanks for your note. We are working on a story on this -- look for Julie Shirley's column in the April 4 edition of The Bellingham Herald.
Answered 03/30/10 09:45:23 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Bob smith from Bellingham wa
Q: The links from the hearlds mobile page that I get from my iPhone all show up as page not found so I can not read the full story
please fix thanks
A: We recently did some work on our mobile site. Are you still experiencing the same problem?
Answered 03/24/10 13:02:34 by Jim Donaldson
Submitted by Reo from Bellingham
Q: http://digital.olivesoftware.com/Olive/ODE/PressEnterprise/
Please check out the above site. Can the Herald provide this service on line. Guess we are creatures of habit and enjoy "reading the paper as originally published"
A: Thanks for your note. We are considering a contract with Olive but are trying to determine how big of an audience exists for it. We'll count you as a "yes" vote!
Answered 03/24/10 13:01:50 by Jim Donaldson