By Alex Meacham — Padilla Bay is polluted by fecal coliform bacteria. It makes people sick, it concentrates in shellfish…
Whatcom Arts Project brings local groups together — at a crucial time
By Matt Benoit — Take a moment and think about your favorite local event. Maybe it’s a film, music or…
Community Voices: Nooksack water rights adjudication is an existential threat to farming’s future
By Henry Bierlink — My friend Eric Hirst expressed his opinion that a water rights adjudication would be a step forward for…
Possible hospice sale sparks concerns in San Juans about changes in end-of-life care
By Hayley Day — Kathryn Clary’s father died of cancer 18 years ago on San Juan Island without hospice services.…
Much more than a marina: Port of Bellingham drives economic recovery and growth
By Kimberly Cauvel — When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, Michael Shepard’s routine changed. He began teaching his Western Washington University…
Salish Current looks to the future as two-month fundraising challenge begins
Special from the Editor — Salish Current, since its launch in late February, has been dedicated to reporting news for the…
Laws banning private armies go unenforced in Washington
By Katie Hayes / InvestigateWest — When Olympia Police Officer Tiffany Coates’ cruiser rolled into a gun shop parking lot,…
Community Voices: Religious freedom in pandemic times
By Ron Polinder — Matt Benoit deserves commendation for a thoughtful and respectful article (“Reporter’s notebook: pursuing the story of…
Intalco’s closure brings pain for now — what may the future bring?
By Kimberly Cauvel — After 54 years in operation, the Intalco smelter near Ferndale this summer stopped producing aluminum, put…
Reporter’s Notebook: Pursuing the story of the ‘Freedom to Worship Protest’
By Matt Benoit — In our state, organizations such as The Three Percent of Washington (WA3%) and Patriot Prayer have…