A growing movement across Washington is rallying parents, educators, and community members who believe state leaders have stopped listening. At the center is Brian Heywood and Let’s Go Washington, a citizen-led effort pushing for parental rights and fairness in girls’ sports. Supporters argue the issues transcend politics and focus on protecting children, restoring transparency, and giving Washington residents a direct voice through statewide initiatives.
Author: Greg Thames
Whatcom County’s Housing Crisis: A Council Perspective on Density, Costs, and Finding Middle Ground
Whatcom County’s housing debate continues to highlight rising costs, infrastructure challenges, and differing views on growth. In this installment, Council Chair Kaylee Galloway discusses the need for denser development in urban areas, the high price of expanding infrastructure, and ongoing efforts to improve permitting and expand shelter options. She emphasizes finding middle ground between increasing land supply and encouraging smart density so families of all income levels can continue living in Whatcom County.
Whatcom Charter Commission Weighs Ranked Choice Voting—Is It a Better Way to Vote?
On Monday night, the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission held a special meeting that focused heavily on a question many voters may not have considered: Should Whatcom County adopt ranked-choice voting?
Democracy in Action: Inside Whatcom County’s Charter Commission
Have you ever wondered how local government really works? At a recent Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, citizens and commissioners wrestled with tough questions about fairness, transparency, and how to improve local governance for everyone.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Halfway Through the Rulebook Overhaul
Picture 15 Whatcom County residents, clutching notebooks and coffee mugs, gathered in libraries and community halls to rewrite the county’s governing charter.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Money Talks (But How Much Should It?)
In the government office space in the Executive Building across from the Whatcom County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Charter Review Commission tackled the age-old question that makes everyone squirm: “Who gets paid what, and why?”
Ready to Shape Your Whatcom County? Your Chance to Lead Starts Now!
Tired of feeling like your voice doesn’t matter? What if you could directly influence the decisions that impact your everyday life right here in Whatcom County?
Whatcom County’s Charter Review: A closer look at the Proposal to Pay Commissioners
At the next meeting of the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission, Commissioner Maya Morales will introduce a significant proposal: to transition the commission from a volunteer-based body to a salaried one.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission convened in Deming, Washington at the Deming Library, on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe, where they received a warm welcome from Nooksack tribe’s Vice Chair Anna Brewer.
Love From London Soft Opening Serves Guests Ahead of March 1st Grand Opening
BMN volunteer reporters joined the soft opening winners for an exclusive first look at Bellingham’s newest dessert destination, enjoying sweet treats and lively conversations before the official launch.