It is estimated that approximately 25% of U.S. military veterans live in rural areas. They often face numerous challenges, which include limited local resources for support. Rural communities ...

Whatcom County is fortunate to have working forests managed under the strictest environmental laws and regulations and the most advanced forest practices in the world. Our working state ...

When shopping for used goods, Canada provides some great deals. We now get $1.35 Canadian for every U.S. dollar. That means everything across the border is 26% less than stated. No ...

My name is Mary Lou Childs and I wrote this poem titled “To Those Who Died For Our Freedom.” I was born in 1954, long after World War II; the Korean war had just ended. Vietnam ...

“What made you want to run a marathon?” I get asked this question a lot ever since I signed up for the 2023 Bellingham Bay Marathon. It’s not something I broadcast, but once it ...

Today was a beautiful day. Welcome to the city of Sumas, says the sign. Green grass, clean lawns, businesses greet you as you enter the city. There is a moment when the flash back happens ...

Like all budgets, the new operating budget for state government is a reflection of priorities – primarily those of the majority. As senators representing districts along or close ...

Marijuana is legal in Washington for medical and recreational use. 4/20 events become a big celebration in the state and draw large crowds. The recreational cannabis industry remains ...

We’re experiencing disastrous climatic events because we treat the land – metaphorically speaking – like dirt.  Nature’s ecosystems regulate climate. In turn, the well-being ...