Bellingham Politics

Covering government and politics in Whatcom County for The Bellingham Herald (@bhamherald).

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For those who don't already know, today is my last day @BhamHerald
In a few weeks you can read me @TheInlander

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He got his green card last week, but now worries he might not be able to see his parents for years https://t.co/X28US6cLMq #Bellingham

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Do you live in Whatcom County and worry the travel ban will impact you? Call me today for an article I'm writing: 360-715-2274

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Crowd gathering at the #ResistTrump walkout at WWU. Planning to march.

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Half of Washington's crude-by-rail went through Whatcom County last quarter https://t.co/CQy594n8IW

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3.23% of Whatcom County voters wrote in a name for President in November, nearly matching the 3.25% state total, via @secstatewa office

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If you have a dock, then add another, can you get more oil? It's taken more than 12 yrs to address that question https://t.co/mPosUahYzn

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Story by @bhamheraldbiz https://t.co/JIHmxJl5g3

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A new @PortBellingham deal to export timber to Asia from Bellingham could bring 1400 trucks through town, per ship https://t.co/H99PzNeiKS

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#Breaking DNR cuts chances of Cherry Point pier, honors Lummi Nation request to protect land https://t.co/HvbrkG4KEa

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Facing eviction days after Christmas, family gets hope from Whatcom Court in Nooksack case https://t.co/W6KZHtUAQq
@NDNlawyer @nooksack306

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Sounds like Portland, OR has passed a fossil fuel ban similar to the one being considered by Whatcom County: https://t.co/PnhRMQTwPU https://t.co/3zHCrjVEOP

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Politico reports Rep. Ryan Zinke as Interior Secretary pick - He has worked to support the Gateway Pacific Terminal proposal at Cherry Point https://t.co/ISGKKZXGKb

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Bellingham has <1% vacancy rate, homes appreciated 10% in 1 yr, and neighbors worry about illegal rentals. Story:
https://t.co/fIrMmTnrBK

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Happy first day of snow from the Bellingham Herald building!

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"I don't apologize to our community for trying to solve a problem."
Whatcom County Executive fined $500 over mailer
https://t.co/J67uuvlorU

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Some strongly oppose the changes, esp those who work at Cherry Point industries. Others believe preventing further development is imperative

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Everyone here cares a lot about proposed changes that could prevent new fossil fuel exports at Cherry Point

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Folks coming to the Whatcom County Planning Commission for Cherry Point public hearing can strap in for a long night

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Not even a month after Election Day and we've got our first campaign announcement for the next Whatcom County election season

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Canada's approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion will mean more oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea.
https://t.co/s4nEb1nFyt