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5 stories
- The Horror in Happy Valley
A husband confesses to murdering his wife and burying her remains under the roots of a stump, only to be discovered months later after tending to the site.
- The Rural-Urban Divide: Who Actually Runs Whatcom County?
An early 20th-century editorial breaks down how the city of Bellingham dominated local government spending despite having only a minority of the population.
- The Taxman Cometh: A Battle Over Corporate Accountability
An attorney challenges Bellingham newspaper editors to account for the lopsided taxation of railroads versus local farmers.
- The Price of a Machine Government
Auditor records reveal Whatcom County’s debt ballooned to $600,000, sparking local outrage over fiscal mismanagement and political patronage.
- The Secret Parentage of a Bellingham Heir
A custody battle in Bellingham uncovers a hidden family history involving two wealthy men and a child caught in the middle.