Politics McGinn warns of Seattle impacts if Bellingham coal terminal is built Mayor Mike McGinn voiced traffic and pollution concerns about a plan to ship coal to China from a port proposed for construction north of Bellingham. by Bob Simmons / July 19, 2011
Politics McGinn joins coal port discussion Seattle's mayor has joined his counterpart in Bellingham expressing concern over a proposal for a coal port at Cherry Point. by Bob Simmons / July 15, 2011
Environment Plastic-bag ban: Bellingham gets the job done Concern about the ecological effects of plastic bags has generated a variety of approaches in many places to changing shoppers' habits. The bag shown here is apparently from a company promoting canvas... by Bob Simmons / July 13, 2011
Standoff resolved on Lummi Island ferry The 'Whatcom Chief' arrives at Gooseberry Point. by Bob Simmons / July 8, 2011
Politics Will Occupy find its voice? Mario Savio on the steps of Sproul Hall at the University of California by Bob Simmons / November 30, 2011
Politics Cherry Point's coal debate: new fight on a site with stormy history The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Bob Simmons / October 18, 2011
Politics Permissive outcome on coal port land-clearing violations The ruling from Whatcom County, state DNR seems to say: violate first, get a permit later. And pay a small fine. by Bob Simmons / September 19, 2011
Culture An ancient way to fish, and a better one Lummi reefnet fishers haul in the pinks. by Bob Simmons / September 8, 2011
Environment Big Coal meets Cherry Point's tiny herring The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Bob Simmons / October 27, 2011
Politics Waterfront development: Will new rules harm fish, Puget Sound? The waterfront in Edmonds: Should it be easier to build by the shore? by Bob Simmons / August 25, 2014