Culture Goodbye bank, hello park? Shareholders' loss could be park advocates' gain in Bellingham, a city that bids to become the woodsiest on Puget Sound. by Bob Simmons / January 14, 2010
A pillar of Bellingham crumbles A controversial hillside development is in doubt as Feds close Horizon Bank. by Bob Simmons / January 9, 2010
Politics A dangerous legal loophole over what 'rural' means No "Bright Line" in rural zoning disputes, the Washington Supreme Court says. County governments are left to call 'em as they see 'em. by Bob Simmons / December 23, 2009
Politics A setback for property-rights advocates Crews remove compacted snow from SR 11 in rural Whatcom County. by Bob Simmons / December 21, 2009
Culture Weird but true: Alaskan tall tales The Iditarod race: something funny about those dogs? by Bob Simmons / December 21, 2009
Politics Cantwell threatens NOAA with hearings Newport, Oregon, potential site of NOAA research facility. by Bob Simmons / December 16, 2009
Politics On the fire line The Thirtymile Fire Memorial. (U.S. Forest Service) by Bob Simmons / August 25, 2008
Politics Rebellion and repression sure can ruin a party Forty years ago this week, a KNXT-TV camera crew and I were on the run from the Chicago police. Three guys from Los Angeles running as fast as we could with camera and sound gear, a jump ahead of... by Bob Simmons / August 24, 2008
Culture Death by a thousand (paper) cuts Ira Stohl, owner of The Newstand. (Bob Simmons) by Bob Simmons / August 19, 2008