Politics As Seattle booms, council scrambles to save city trees Rob Johnson is rushing to pass a new ordinance, but activists say it leaves the trees vulnerable. by Robert McClure & Julie Davidow Investigate West / August 27, 2018
Opinion The worst shipwreck in Northwest history happened a century ago In 1918, about 350 people boarded the Princess Sophia, which was bound for Seattle. None of them arrived. by Bob Simmons / October 22, 2018
Equity Port's deal leaves truck drivers worried Independent short haul truckers filled the room at a meeting of Seaport Commissioners. by Julie Davidow for InvestigateWest / February 7, 2018
Equity Truck drivers vow to 'shut down' ports over emissions rules Short-haul drivers protest a proposed April 1 deadline of restricting port access to allow only cleaner-burning diesel trucks. by Julie Davidow for InvestigateWest / February 5, 2018
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
Tech The woods that broke the bank: development or preservation as park? Part of the proposed Chuckanut Ridge development in Bellingham. by Bob Simmons / January 13, 2011
Environment Whatcom County's money-saving plan: let developers' attorneys write land-use laws Last year, the county took a money-saving approach to another environmental issue by letting homeowners inspect their own septic tanks. by Bob Simmons / January 13, 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
Tech A good park from a bank failure: Bellingham gets Chuckanut Ridge Part of what had been the proposed Chuckanut Ridge development in Bellingham, which the city now will preserve as a park. by Bob Simmons / August 16, 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