Bellingham shows off Smithsonian's Depression-era art exhibit "Skating in Central Park," 1934, by Agnes Tait by Bob Simmons / September 24, 2010
Lummi ferry service's future looks brighter The 'Whatcom Chief' arrives at Gooseberry Point. by Bob Simmons / September 11, 2010
Lummi Island ferry caught in a snag over tribal tideland rights The 'Whatcom Chief' arrives at Gooseberry Point. by Bob Simmons / August 29, 2010
Culture Sales-tax exemption for Canadians put on hold A Superior Court judge has blocked plans for the state to exempt Canadians from Washington's sales tax. by Bob Simmons / July 2, 2010
Culture Shakespeare has exciting outdoor home in Skagit Valley An audience watches a rehearsal at the new Rexville-Blackrock Amphitheatre. by Bob Simmons / July 1, 2010
Tech Report details major errors by NOAA in moving ships from Seattle A NOAA deep-ocean explorer, the Mt. Mitchell by Bob Simmons / July 1, 2010
Tech Cantwell vs Locke: A fight over NOAA fleet In a tangle between two Washington Democrats, the senator is talking about budget consequences for NOAA if a move to Oregon from Seattle is made without resolving concerns about the decision making. by Bob Simmons / June 27, 2010
State tax ruling strikes blow to Whatcom's acclaimed bus system Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Bob Simmons / June 20, 2010
Politics Sales tax ruling: Canadian shoppers, Come on down! The U.S.-Canada border could see additional lot of traffic when Canadian shoppers are exempted from sales taxes in Bellingham and Blaine. by Bob Simmons / June 10, 2010
Politics How evading oil spill liability is helped by a Seattle tragedy The Princess Sophia, circa 1915. The photo may have been taken in Vancouver, B.C. by Bob Simmons / June 2, 2010