Whatcom Opinion Columns
Peace Health, UW collaboration eases continuing care, training
Health care is in the news. With health care reform as the backdrop, physicians are changing the way they practice medicine, insurance companies and providers of health care are negotiating new forms of payment, and local hospitals and health systems are seeking new affiliations.
Whatcom Opinion Columns
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WHATCOM OPINION COLUMNS
Festival of Music again brings world-class musicians to Whatcom County
Each summer a community comes together with rare generosity to celebrate music. From July 5 through July 21, 2013, some of the finest musicians from all over the country will join forces under the leadership of Michael Palmer and with world-renowned soloists to create a unique Pacific Northwest...
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Food Bank Fresh aids Whatcom County farmers, ensures produce for clients
Have you had your first fresh strawberry of the year? I did, just yesterday. It was a Shuksan variety grown at Boxx Berry Farm, and it was incredible. Berries and a whole lot more crops are on the verge of ripeness in Whatcom County, and I'm pretty excited about it.
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Civic Agenda: Whatcom County planning agency works to cut permit time
Many people are not aware of the large variety of work tasked to staff at Whatcom County's Planning and Development Services. The department is responsible for long-range planning including comprehensive planning, rezones and amendments to the zoning code, creating and maintaining all GIS planning...
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Relay for Life participants honor commitment to fighting cancer
Almost 20 years ago, I was asked to volunteer with the northwest section of the American Cancer Society. As a new doctor in town, I had the time, energy and the enthusiasm to help this well-meaning organization. The northwest American Cancer Society committee met regularly at one of the business...
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Whatcom Community College celebrates graduation, 45 years
Today is commencement at Whatcom Community College. Graduates, family and friends will gather on campus to celebrate accomplishments and the beginning of new journeys. The college community has been doing a bit of celebrating itself this past academic year by marking Whatcom's 45th anniversary...
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Health alliance providing one-on-one help in Whatcom County with new insurance rules
This year, 2013, is ushering in probably the most significant changes to our national health care system since the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s. For one thing, major publications are reporting a significant decrease in the growth rate of health care spending, including Medicare...
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Parking authority needed to protect funds meant for parking facilities
The Bellingham Public Development Authority last year sold property at 1100 Cornwall Ave. to Catholic Community Services for housing, paid for by revenue generated by parking meters and at a net loss of at least $300,000. As a result, this has taken away an ideal site for a downtown Bellingham...
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ELECTION 2013: Korthuis sees water, retail growth for Lynden
I am excited to run again for the office of Mayor of Lynden because so many important things are going on in Lynden. It is an exciting time to be involved in local government and I hope my continued leadership will be part of this positive momentum.
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Civic Agenda: City Center plans for Downtown, Old Town and the Waterfront District
Bellingham's City Center is the heart of our community. It is a key regional business center, an important visitor destination and a place where Bellingham residents come together to live, work and play.
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Water availability should be considered in growth planning
Whatcom County has a water problem, and it's a big one. Even with all the rain we get, our streams and rivers often do not have enough water for people to drink, farmers to irrigate, and to support fish populations in the summer and fall. In several of our watersheds, water isn't available for...
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