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Local Nonprofit Agencies Sponsor Candidates Forum Focusing on Social Issues

With two weeks to go before the November 4th election, state legislative candidates from Districts 40 and 42 will have an opportunity to publicly answer questions written by local social service providers at a local candidate’s forum being held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th at the Bellingham Boys & Girls Club.... Full story

Same old attacks in Gregoire, Rossi debate

Washington State Offices Give 4-Day Workweeks a Try

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau 41.9% percent of Bellingham, 40% of Lummi Island, 39.8% of Lynden and 37.9% of Lynden renters are spending 30% or more of their household income on rent.

The more developed world uses over five times the energy per capita used by the less developed world. North America uses over eight times as much energy per person as does Latin America. (Population Reference Bureau 10/31/2005)

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"The choice is not between jobs or environment. The choice is whether we will ensure a healthy community by growing our economy in a way that preserves the integrity of the environment. Not only can we do both. We have to."

-- Lisa McShane, Community Relations Director, Northwest Ecosystem Alliance (2006)