Investigations WA sheriffs respond to Trump’s immigration enforcement plans Cascade PBS and InvestigateWest surveyed all 39 counties’ chief law officers on how they plan to balance conflicting state and federal laws. by Moe K. Clark & Farah Eltohamy / February 19, 2025
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
Culture The fight to create Washington's biggest park Some of the damage from the 1983 Smith Creek landslide at Lake Whatcom. by Bob Simmons / April 25, 2012
Politics Komen's climb-down brings elation at regional Planned Parenthood Sen. Patty Murray by Bob Simmons / February 3, 2012
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
Politics Coal port work violations being settled State and Whatcom County officials say no long-term moratorium on development will apply. by Bob Simmons / August 21, 2011
Politics Whatcom doctors say they are worried about coal trains' effects A group of physicians predict a potentially harmful increase in pollutants if a coal port is constructed near Bellingham. A shipping company suggests that the doctors are missing out on larger air... by Bob Simmons / August 9, 2011
Politics Whatcom County decides to fine coal-port developer The cost shouldn't be a show-stopper for a major corporation: $4,400. by Bob Simmons / August 3, 2011
