THE REAL BLOG

In a time where nearly everything feels political, here’s something we should all be able to agree on: our housing system, especially here in Bellingham, is an equal opportunity killer of dreams and hopes when it comes to ownership. It doesn’t matter your background, your politics, or how long you’ve lived here. If you’re trying to build a future, put down roots, and someday own a home, the odds are stacked against you. And the worst part? It didn’t happen by accident. The dr

Bellingham’s Greenways Levy and watershed programs have been sold to voters as ways to preserve open space, protect water, and improve...

Let’s talk about parking—because no one at City Hall wants you to. In addition to rebranding multifamily rentals as “Middle Housing” to...