Politics Sisterhood: Seattle Democrat Cathy Allen helping Murkowski campaign The political consultant heads north to help Sen. Lisa Murkowski's campaign and spoil a Tea Party. by Bob Simmons / September 24, 2010
Bellingham shows off Smithsonian's Depression-era art exhibit "Skating in Central Park," 1934, by Agnes Tait by Bob Simmons / September 24, 2010
Politics A plea bargain douses the scandal of the Thirtymile Fire (U.S. Forest Service) by Bob Simmons / May 7, 2008
Politics The animal-waste problem is, and is not, a load of crap In Snohomish County, 35 percent of surveyed dog owners claim they usually pick up their pet waste. by Bob Simmons / June 10, 2008
Culture Seattle's water is Bellingham's wishful drinking Lake Whatcom in Bellingham, Wash. (Creative Commons / Wikimedia) by Bob Simmons / May 26, 2008
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
Politics Bellingham: Back to coal with planned shipping terminal? The site of the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal by Bob Simmons / March 3, 2011
A pillar of Bellingham crumbles A controversial hillside development is in doubt as Feds close Horizon Bank. by Bob Simmons / January 9, 2010