Whatcom Opinion Columns
Gateway Pacific Terminal coal port train traffic could impact Boulevard Park
It is a warm afternoon in spring and Boulevard Park is full. Kids splash at the beach, couples stroll across the bridges and a group of runners zips along the waterfront. All the outside tables at Woods Coffee are filled. When the weather warms up in Whatcom County, everyone gets out.
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WHATCOM OPINION COLUMNS
Campaign launched to fund downtown performance space
Local performing arts groups struggle to find space in Bellingham that is affordable, appropriately sized and designed for their art. Often they modify their productions to accommodate the limitations of available performance spaces. In need of appropriate performance space, some of Bellingham's...
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Civic Agenda: Whatcom County offers mental health services
Whatcom County imposed an increase to the local sales tax of 1/10 of 1 percent (that's one penny for every $10) in 2009. The purpose of the additional monies, approximately $3 million annually, was to expand and enhance programs and services to address mental illness and addiction. The county introduced...
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End-of-life care directive, family discussions allow your wishes to be honored
What would happen if you became suddenly ill or had an accident that left you unable to make your own health care decisions? Who would speak for you? What if the doctors are telling your loved ones that you are not expected to recover the ability to know who you are or where you are? Who knows...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks support for mentoring youths
To the lives of the children served by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Washington, mentoring matters. Our program makes a difference in the lives of our Little Brothers and Little Sisters every day.
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No better time than now to go solar in Washington
Spring is here and our days are getting longer and sunnier. Now is the perfect time to go solar in Western Washington. Modern solar energy systems not only work well in our climate, there are compelling incentives available that make Washington among the most attractive places in the country to...
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Historic Larrabee Elementary no longer works for education
This past week stands out among the many reasons I am proud to serve as superintendent of Bellingham Public Schools.
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Industrial use of fossil fuel increasing pace of climate change
As a scientist who has studied global climate change for more than 25 years and published many articles and a book on the subject ("Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Solutions," 2003), I must take issue with the points made by Don Easterbrook published in "Whatcom View" April 14. The article...
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WHATCOM OPINION COLUMNS
Whatcom colleges preparing students for new workforce
As members of Whatcom Community College's Board of Trustees, we're proud of Whatcom's academic excellence and innovation. As advocates of higher education, we're equally grateful that Whatcom County is home to four outstanding institutions of higher education -- Whatcom Community College, Western...
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WHATCOM OPINION COLUMNS
Civic Agenda: Bellingham looking to create jobs, improve quality of life
Community leaders talk a lot about economic development, but what exactly is it? What can city government do to encourage a thriving local economy? How do we make sure that our economic development efforts match our community's goals? And how do we know if these activities are successful?
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Border toll would hurt Whatcom County economic prospects
For many Whatcom residents, the northern border represents commerce, trade, tourism, economic activity and jobs. It's clear that the border is a critical factor in maintaining a vibrant local economy, which is why we must prioritize having a secure border that facilitates the efficient movement...
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