Since 1917, Washington’s water laws have become increasingly complicated and counterproductive. Eric explains the major problems and suggests an alternative for a sustainable future.

Atul Deshmane guest writes and provides us with a resume of the internet infrastructure issues now being discussed in Bellingham

Both lanes of I-5 northbound are fully open this morning past the rock slide area. It does not look like they will close again. See article for more info.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, (May 24) in honor and remembrance of the victims who tragically lost their lives on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.  Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, or first thing Tuesday morning, May 31.

Shop High-Quality Ghana Flags In Various Sizes For Outdoor, Indoor, Or Parade Display. Made With Durable Materials And Designed To Resist Fading. Buy Now!

The Governor’s Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, April 8, 2022. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, April 9, 2022, or first thing Monday morning, April 11.

Here is a brief list of recommendations from John Servais, the publisher. These represent the values and perspective of an independent progressive, as I perceive myself.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business, or sunset, on Monday, May 16, 2022.

The state of Washington has much to gain by the passage of a bill that will provide for $5 trillion to finance infrastructure nationwide.

Riley posted this morning that Seth Fleetwood has decided to challenge Doug Ericksen for state senate in the 42nd District.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Tulalip Tribal Police Officer Charlie Joe Cortez, 29, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Officer Cortez died in the line of duty on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, August 17, 2021.

Governor Inslee also hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 30, 2022, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of those who lost their lives while serving in the country’s armed forces.  Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 30, 2022, or first thing Tuesday morning, May 31.

An opinionated review of how the novel coronavirus struck Skagit, San Juan and Whatcom Counties, with a focus on the lessons learned.

Sen Hasegawa returns to Bellingham to address the topic of public banking before the Whatcom County Council on Tuesday, 24 September

Pursuant to the attached Presidential message, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings, of Florida. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

With his modelling skills David Swanson continues to keep us apprised of the COVID-19 spread in Whatcom County and its likely trajectory.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Michael Knapp, Interim Police Chief for Lynden, Washington, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Interim Police Chief Knapp, 79, passed away on November 6, 2019, from injuries sustained when he was struck by a truck.

These nylon flags feature strong, durable solid brass grommets. All seams are double-stitched and or fly ends have either 4- 6 rows of double-stitching for durability. All flags are finished with heavy-duty, no-shrink white header material for strength.

You can read Dick Conoboy’s April 25 article on the extended half-staff of the flag on our Fairhaven Veterans Flagpole. And another article Veterans, COVID, and a Flag at Half Staff of July 30, 2020 explains this extended half-staff flying further.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the 500,000 Americans who have lost their lives to COVID-19.  Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, February 26, 2021.

The flag is at half-staff in honor of U.S. Representative John Lewis of Georgia who died yesterday. The presidential notice for lowering today was only issued near noon today and specified only until sunset this evening, effectively half a day for the American hero and Civil Rights icon. Of course he deserves much more respect. Governor Inslee extended the half-staff respect in Washington state until Monday evening, July 20.

Along with Don Benton, State Senator Doug Ericksen appears to have no future with the Environmental Protection Agency—not in DC nor at its Seattle regional office.

Christopher Brown guest writes how traditional communal warrior reintegration practices could help our returning combat veterans.

We wll lower the Colors on the Fairhaven Veterans Flagpole to half staff on Friday morning at 8 am and raise them back to the top of the pole at sunset, Saturday evening, 7:30 pm.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan.  Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, August 30, 2021.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.  Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment.  Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition. Sep 19 update:  Flags will be raised to the top of flagpoles at sunset today, per the Governor's directive to state agencies, as the Queen was interred today at Windsor Castle.

Editor note:  This is for the racist murder of six Asian Americans this week, plus two others in the same murdering rampage.

Trump advocated behaviors that placed his followers at higher risk to being sickened and even dying from covid-19. Did a reduction in republican voters aid in the election of Joe Biden?

As is the case, nationwide, it appears that Trump assisted Democrats in carrying the 2020 presidential and gubernatorial elections in Washington

Pursuant to the attached White House notification and 4 USC 7 (m), Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana. Flags should remain at half-staff until midnight on Thursday, August 4, 2022, or first thing Friday morning, August 5, 2022.  Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

US FlagsUS Commercial FlagsIndoor & Parade FlagsResidential Flag KitsClassroom FlagsU.S. Spearhead / Cemetery FlagsImprinted DowelsMilitary FlagsAir Force FlagsArmy FlagsCoast Guard FlagsGrave MarkersMarine Corps FlagsMilitary SetsNavy FlagsPOW/MIA FlagsService BannersState FlagsBrowse StatesIntl. FlagsBrowse CountriesHistorical FlagsBennington FlagsBetsy Ross FlagsFirst Navy JacksGadsden FlagsGrand Union FlagsStar-Spangled BannersEvolution of Old GloryOther Historcal FlagsReligious FlagsChristian FlagsEpiscopal FlagsIsrael FlagsPapal FlagsAttn. FlagsCheckered FlagsSolid Color Attention FlagsStriped Attention FlagsCustom FlagPoles & Acc.Commercial PolesExterior Mounted PolesIndoor AccessoriesNautical MastsOutdoor AccessoriesResidential GroundsetsBunting & DecorPleated Cotton FansPleated Nylon FansPulldowns, 50 StarPulldowns, Circle of StarsTri-color BuntingOther ProductsHandheld/CemeteryCemetery Markers & CasesFlag Display CasesNautical FlagsMessage FlagsISO Corp. Pride FlagsContact UsHomeWishlistFAQsBlogEagle Flag of America, 195 Whiting Street (Rear), Hingham, MA 02043

At Clayton Beach, we have tracked increasing erosion under railroad tracks and written to the railroads and federal inspectors. To no avail.

Today we raised the flag back to the top of the flagpole. As finally the military veterans are now getting the vaccine shots for the COVID-19 pandemic, we thought it appropriate to raise it high.  The flag has been at half-staff for 8 months.  See below July 18 post for more info.

Whatcom 3 update: Ericksen will not be held in contempt for ignoring subpoena. Dismissal based on destruction of evidence also unlikely; ruling expected May 25. Dismissal based on

The flag on the Fairhaven Veterans Flagpole was lowered to half staff this evening in honor to the fallen U.S. Military Service members today.  At this time, the report is 13 of our military members have been killed at the Kabul airport.  We expect Governor Inslee's directive tomorrow, but we could not wait.  We do not know at this time how many days it will be at half staff.  Perhaps a day for each service member killed.  We are all saddened by this and hope we can get our troops out by next Tuesday without any more deaths.

Why did state legislators pass a measure, Senate Bill 6617, at breathtaking speed late last week denying public access to all previous records of their activities?

Michael Riordan guest writes about state senators Doug Ericksen and Don Benton being appointed by President Trump to bring his changes to the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Spokane Valley Firefighter Dan Patterson, 53, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, August 12, 2022. Firefighter Patterson died in the line of duty on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, August 12, 2022. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A substitute bill for the original SB 5188 was accepted and moved to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on March 16, 2021, in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, March 22, 2021. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

New Roberts Bank container-ship terminal proposed by the Port of Vancouver would generate additional vessel traffic that will impact endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales.

A red cross against a white background is an international protection symbol used for providing protection for medical services and Red Cross relief workers in ...

A critical look at the state legislature’s lame and deceptive effort to halt sexual harrassment and assault in - in the state legislature.

Canada continues to push forward on its Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion despit overwhelming opposition and damning evidence — as well as serious economic headwinds — against it.

Eric Hirst writes an overview of seasonal water use in Whatcom County - and supports his views with a well researched report that he also wrote.

Stoney Bird, local writer and activist, was severely injured in a fall at this home. He has helped many. Now it is our time to return the support.

The port’s latest bone-headed deal calls for the good citizens of Whatcom County to consider the options…unless we’re enjoying our Groundhog Day.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Gabriel Forrest, 42, and direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Officer Forrest died in the line of duty on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Flags are lowered to half-staff in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is the shooting deaths of 12 people and shooting injuries to several other people at the Municipal Center of this community.

Senator Bob Hasegawa brought information to the citizens of Whatcom County about the benefits of public banks and his bill to establish one in Olympia.

Summer visitors are likely to bring COVID-19 to previously unaffected or lightly affected seasonal communities requiring a model for risk evaluation and adaptive responses.

Oct 7, 2019 - Explore Daniel Bickhart's board "Scottish Flags - The Saltire" on Pinterest. See more ideas about scottish, scotland, scotland forever.

Based on available evidence, it looks like Ericksen was using his surplus campaign account to help cover travel expenses incurred in connection with his involvement in the Trump regime.

Image

Four excellent Democratic Party candidates are in the primary election for the 40th District House seat vacated by Kris Lytton. Browne goes negative at the last minute.

The President’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement flies directly in the face of overwhelming scientific evidence for human-caused climate change. It calls into question his ability to lead this great nation.

An analysis of Senator Doug Ericksen’s alleged “double dipping” during early 2017 when serving as a senior adviser at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, DC.

Income inequality is a national issue driving many social and health problems. This article explores income inequality in Whatcom County.

Acting Governor Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 6, 2019, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This is pursuit to the communication received from the White House late Friday afternoon.

The flag is at half mast today in memory of Retired Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, John Paul Stevens. Retired Associate Justice Stevens passed away on July 16 from complications of a stroke at the age of 99.

Shop for authentic Bulgaria Flags. The Bulgarian Flag features a tricolor design of three equal-sized horizontal bands of white, green, and red.

The Lummi Island ferry is a very old and decrepit vessel. The state ferry system wants to give us a newer one in great condition. Whatcom County says no. Tip tells the tale.

Even a partial opening of the WWU campus will threaten or reverse our progress in fighting the pandemic. Play with fire, get burned.

Late Thursday evening, Gov Inslee vetoed the bill - but he he has been busy this week putting together a compromise between the legislature and the news media - in secret.

Doug Ericksen and Vincent Buys are in Cambodia as we post this. What are these two Washington State 42nd Legislative District elected officials doing in Cambodia? What indeed!

So far, so good for San Juan County. The July 4th holiday visitors have not led to either a “Yellow” or “Red” alert for covid-19 cases among its residents

Find images of Israeli Flag ✓ Royalty-free ✓ No attribution required ✓ High quality images.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Bainbridge Island Police Officer Kurt Enget, 49, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Officer Enget died in the line of duty on Friday, April 10, 2020. The Governor's Office has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, April 9, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, April 10, 2021, or first thing Monday morning, April 12.

Today is the funeral for Cowlitz County Deputy Sheriff Justin DeRosier who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 13. Cowlitz County is on the Columbia River near Portland. This is the first time in the 165-year history of the county that a deputy has been killed. His alleged killer was a serial criminal who was in and out of jail and known to be violent. At the time of his death, DeRosier had been investigating an RV trailer that was partially blocking a remote, forested road. This Seattle Times article has the full story.

We will be keeping the Fairhaven flag at half staff for 13 days in honor of the 13 American military service members who were killed in Kabul. We will raise our flag at sunset on Wednesday, September 8.  The members of our Fairhaven Veterans Flagpole group have a consensus on this action.  And we so much hope that no more Americans are killed before we fully exit Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Shop great deals on Dont Tread On Me Flag. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden! Shop a huge online selection at eBay.com.

We need immediate action to save the canaries in our coal mine, the Southern Resident Orca and Salmon. Take down obsolete salmon-blocking dams before it’s too late.

Image

Officials from Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties met Tuesday in Mount Vernon to appoint Liz Lovelett as state senator.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of Representative Elijah E. Cummings, of Maryland, who passed from complications concerning long-standing health challenges.

Aug 5, 2020 — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered state and U.S. flags be lowered to half-staff. LANSING — A Michigan State Police trooper whose patrol car ...

In the early hours of February 17th, Public Banking Bill SB 5188, weakened by toxic amendments, was found lifeless. Heroic attempts to keep it alive since early January this year had been unsuccessful.

Bringing thousands of students back to campus in the fall is a recipe for a disastrous spread of COVID-19. Restart in the fall of 2021.

What to expect with COVID hospitalizations in Whatcom County and a preview of the hospitalization situation in other counties in Washington.

Accelerating efforts across the U.S. to install a $15 minimum wage are playing into the hands of big business and codifying enormously insufficient wages for years to come.

After clearing the Senate, Washington’s bill to create a public banking cooperative advances to the Democratically controlled House.

Eric’s perspective on the state wide new rural water fix legislation, ESSB 6091. Governor Inslee signed it last Friday, and it went into effect immediately.

Rud Browne’s antics during the selection of Liz Lovelett for state Senator was only the latest weird act during his first year of his second term on the Whatcom County Council.

Alex Ramel sent an email to his political acquaintances on the racism in Michael Petrish’s campaign in the 40th district. We reprint it with his permission.

This is the byline for articles or notices posted by the owners of Northwest Citizen. See the About menu at the top of the page for more information on them.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Seattle Police Officer Alexandra Brenneman Harris, 38, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in her memory on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Officer Harris died in the line of duty on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims who tragically lost their lives on April 15, 2021, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

The Tunnel Creek avalanche and three skiers’ deaths last February was a confusing tragedy. Experts killed. How did it happen?

Highlights the pros and cons of the recently passed telecom bills allowing our ports to more easily serve rural areas and protect net-neutrality: HB-2664, SHB-2664-S and SHB-2282

The Whatcom County Council today appointed Simon Sefzik to fill the remaining 10 months of the senate seat for the 42nd District.

Peace Officers Memorial Day. Each May 15, across the United States we lower the flag to half-staff to honor law enforcement officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty. This is one of five days each year that the flag is scheduled for half-mast display.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Former Colfax Fire Chief and Volunteer Firefighter Jim Krouse, 76, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Friday, September 10, 2021. Chief Krouse died in the line of duty on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, September 10, 2021.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Sergeant First Class Dustin B. Ard, 31, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Sgt. 1st Class Ard died from wounds sustained during combat operations in Afghanistan on August 29, 2019.

Initiative 732 may be the most important issue on our ballot. The pro and anti campaigns were instructive - until the last minute anti ad blitz. Time to call out the anti folks.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Brown, 46, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Deputy Brown died in the line of duty on Friday, July 23, 2021. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

... White, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red, and Purple color markings of both flags and spray paint to represent what each of lines located represent. At ...

The March Point protestors this weekend will hopefully show serious concern and not disturb the heron colony near the refineries.

Tuesday, April 27 - Pursuant to the attached Presidential message, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities are returned to full staff.

This legislation calls for a $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank that will finance the nation’s infrastructure needs without involving the budget or adding to the national debt.

Where did Doug Ericksen spend thousands of dollars in surplus campaign funds in Washington, DC, and what did he spend them for?

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Pierce County Deputy Cooper Dyson, 25, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Monday, December 30, 2019. Deputy Dyson died in the line of duty when his patrol car crashed while on his way to back up other officers on an urgent domestic violence call.

With such a bank in place, we would likely not be scrambling around and asking Congress for rebuild monies, as we are now with the catastrophic event involving the Francis Scott Key bridge on March 26, 2024.

Attendees at the campaign kickoff for Tim Ballew II, state Senate candidate, heard good things about Ballew, bad things about Doug Ericksen–and nothing about Pinky Vargas.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment.

Note: There is a gap in notices from Sep 10, 2021 until April 9, 2022.  The flag continued to be managed per protocol during these months.

If we are not including repeal of the Second Amendment in our national conversation, we are not serious about stopping gun violence. For therein lies the solution.

Washington voters have wisely turned down three attempts to create charter schools in this state. They should replicate these defeats in 2012.

Unprincipled Whatcom County State Senator Doug Ericksen is urged to resign. Britt and Riordan first broke the news of his Cambodia hijinks on NW Citizen.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2nd. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of the victims who tragically lost their lives on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2022, or first thing Monday morning, July 11.  Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Updated Oct 23… Initiative 1631 creates a carbon tax, which is good, but gives the money to private political organizations and even exempts the biggest polluters from the tax.

Botswanan lippu on Botswanan tasavallan virallinen lippu. Se otettiin käyttöön 30. syyskuuta 1966. Lipussa on vaaleansinisellä pohjalla musta keskiraita, ...

Van Werven, Ericksen play electoral politics with children’s health. Republican state representatives and senators pretend outrage as Governor Inslee prepares to sign sex education bill.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on October 9, 2022, or first thing Monday morning, October 10, 2022.  Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff Saturday, December 7, 2019, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation, Acting Governor Cyrus Habib hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in memory of the victims of the tragedy in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

Image

An analysis of the COVID-19 situation in Hanford County on the eastern side of the state. We are all in the same boat, the Pacific Northwest.

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Christian Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief for Okanogan County Fire District #3, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Thursday, October 24, 2019. Assistant Fire Chief Johnson, 55, passed away on October 2, 2019, from injuries sustained in the Spring Coulee Fire, south of Okanogan.

The above April 24, 2019 post was first here on NW Citizen as the Fairhaven.com website was no longer available for me to post notices on. - John Servais, manager of the Fairhaven flagpole since 2004.

Neoliberalism: A political theory of the late 1900s holding that personal liberty is maximized by limiting government interference in the operation of free markets.

Our rural Whatcom County residents are being denied the right to have water for new homes, and this in a county that has no idea how much water it has, but has a lot.

Pacific Northwest organizers join a global campaign to abolish all nukes and push for a city council resolution to start

Mail collection boxes seem to be a thing of the past. Why have one postal vehicle collect from the boxes when hundreds of people can drive to the post office to mail a letter?

We have had the flag at half-staff since April 25, “... to recognize those who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.” and will continue at half-staff. For these few days we can and should recognize the half-staff flag as a mark of respect and honor to John Lewis.

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Sunday, July 10, 2022, or first thing Monday morning, July 11. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Over at the Latte Republic, Elisabeth Britt examines State Senator Doug Ericksen’s attendance in Olympia and compares that to state laws.

Factors to consider in incorporating an organization where the primary purpose is civic and profit is a secondary factor.

The passage of time alone will not save Bellingham from this dangerous situation. Only strong and persistent action on the part of its citizens will be effective against this menace.

Where in Washington are the COVID-19 case increases higher? Republican-leaning counties or Democratic leaning counties?

CNN interviews Darell Hillaire of the Lummi Nation about the Salmon Emergency, Rosalinda Guillen about the Detention Center hunger strike and Satpal Sidhu about the Arch of Healing

Hotspots like the one in the Benton county in Washington may prove to have a higher level, chronic COVID-19 infection rate as the governor attempts to re-open the economy.

While the push is for ever greater economic acceleration, deceleration is the counter-intuitive solution for the future.

Governor Inslee also hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 31, 2021, in recognition of Memorial Day. This federal holiday is in remembrance of the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces.  Flags should remain at half-staff until noon on Monday, May 31,

While smearing Seth Fleetwood over a common tax arrangement, we discover Doug Ericksen also has a benign tax lien - one he denied.

Public funds belong to all the residents of Washington state. Why give that money to private banks so they can make a fortune for themselves?

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary Elizabeth Fairhurst, 64, and direct that Washington state flags and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, April 9, 2022. In honor and remembrance of Justice Fairhurst, who passed on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

A public bank in Washington is sorely needed for infrastructure projects and more especially with COVID-19 and the resultant severe economic downturn.

We take an early look at who is running for office this year in Whatcom County. Voters will elect a state senator, state representatives, a county councillor and prosecutor.

American Flags Express sells the highest quality Tibet flags. They are 100% Made in the USA. Give us a call. We'd love to help.

Memorial Day the flag is at half-staff from 8 am until noon, when it is briskly raised back to the top. This day is for rememberance of our armed service members who have died in battle or the line of duty. It originated in the Civil War times and was known as Decoration Day, with the decoration of soldiers graves with flowers and small flags. This custom continues. Raising it at noon symbolizes a continuing future for our country because of their sacrifice. This is one of five days each year that the flag is scheduled for display at half-mast.

An overwhelming response to a webinar on fighting the privatization of Medicare crashed the website of the sponsor, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP)

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of fallen U.S. Capitol Police Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood, and all Capitol Police Officers and law enforcement across the Nation. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, January 13, 2021.

Authors find that their method produces estimates of unconfirmed cases consistent with an announcement by the CDC that there are ten times more cases than reported.

Pursuant to the attached White House notification and 4 USC 7 (m), Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of United States Representative Donald McEachin from Virginia. Flags should remain at half-staff until midnight, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, or first thing Wednesday morning, November 30, 2022. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

Jeff Bezos is positioning himself to rob Medicare, but his grossly and ridiculously overvalued trillion-dollar-ass won’t go to jail for it.

The Senate Committee on Business, Financial Services, Gaming & Trade failed to vote the bill out of committee, but it can be revived in the second year of the biennium.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims who tragically lost their lives on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, March 27, 2021 or first thing Monday morning, March 29, 2021. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this recognition.

A counter to Hirst’s position. An insightful overview of the current situation with Whatcom County’s exempt water wells and the unfair building moratorium the council has put on rural property owners.

Sen. Doug Ericksen’s blind fealty to a deeply unpopular president and his profligate use of taxpayer funds are likely to cost him dearly as he vies to get reelected in November.

Riley Sweeney has posted a great video clip of Sen. Doug Ericksen flouting rules and legal procedures at a Senate hearing in Olympia.

State Senator Doug Ericksen parrots baseless Republican Party claims about non-existent voter fraud in the 2020 presidential elections.

The flag is at half staff today and through Thursday until sunset. This is “in memory of the victims of the tragedy in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.” These are the two mass shooting deaths of 31 people and wounding of many others. The official presidential words - in double quotes - are vague.

At least Doug Ericksen showed up, but he didn’t say anything to reassure a largely hostile audience at Saturday’s town hall meeting.

Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, September 11, 2021, for national Patriot Day, the annual memorial to the victims of the 2001 tragedy.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims who tragically lost their lives on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Sunday, May 30, 2021 or first thing Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021.