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Scot Heisel

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Editor at @bellinghamherald.com‬ in Washington. Previously all over the Pacific Northwest. Missoula native and University of Montana alum

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Snippet from an email that says: "Hi there, I hope this funds you well."

Snippet from an email that says: "Hi there, I hope this funds you well."

That makes two of us, buddy

06.11.2025 23:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Whatcom County Council approves Sheriff’s Office move, expected next summer The building is a 30,000-square-foot two-story concrete tilt-up structure on 2 acres with parking for nearly 100 cars.

The building is a 30,000-square-foot two-story concrete tilt-up structure on 2 acres with parking for nearly 100 cars.

06.11.2025 21:20 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Watch: Lynden man arrested in Homeland Security raid; partner unable to reach him The arrested man’s partner, a U.S. citizen, claims federal agents took her phone and truck without warrants.

We spoke with the partner of a Lynden man who was arrested in a Homeland Security raid this week. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office assisted in his arrest. He fled federal agents two weeks ago and was wanted for "felony assault on law enforcement." #ICE

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31.10.2025 18:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Starting to worry that the Dodgers didn't spend enough.

30.10.2025 15:57 — 👍 435    🔁 26    💬 44    📌 6
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If you could use a bright spot, here are some members of the Cascadia Partner Forum making good use of our international peace park on the Washington - British Columbia border today.

It's never been more important to work across borders for the climate resilience of our shared lands and waters.

30.10.2025 01:29 — 👍 93    🔁 14    💬 4    📌 0

#GiftLink Thousands rally at Bellingham, WA #NoKings protest

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19.10.2025 00:12 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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Seattle No Kings from the monorail

18.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 11970    🔁 3031    💬 220    📌 300
Dog wearing crown that says No Kings in Bellingham, WA. Matching collar reads: “I pee on kings”

Dog wearing crown that says No Kings in Bellingham, WA. Matching collar reads: “I pee on kings”

18.10.2025 22:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Wide shot of crowd at Bellingham WA No Kings protest. About 5,000 to 8,000 people showed up

Wide shot of crowd at Bellingham WA No Kings protest. About 5,000 to 8,000 people showed up

18.10.2025 22:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Protest attendees in front of the Whatcom County Museum in Bellingham, WA

Protest attendees in front of the Whatcom County Museum in Bellingham, WA

18.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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#NoKings protest, Bellingham WA

18.10.2025 22:16 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink

www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

10.10.2025 20:57 — 👍 9    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Last words: What Washington is losing with the demise of Crosscut • Washington State Standard COMMENTARY | As a nearly two-decade venture in nonprofit news comes undone, it underscores the precariousness of public service journalism.

Last words: What Washington is losing with the demise of Crosscut. As a nearly two-decade venture in nonprofit news comes undone, it underscores the precariousness of public service journalism. My latest column for the Washington State Standard: washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/24/l...

24.09.2025 21:32 — 👍 10    🔁 7    💬 0    📌 0

Very cool and ambitious venture in Bellingham finds a new home and expands

22.09.2025 22:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bellingham scientist part of team that found clue to possible life on Mars ”We’re often the first humans to put eyes on those images. We tell Perseverance to reach out, and grind rocks, take pictures, and analyze (samples).”

”We’re often the first humans to put eyes on those images. We tell Perseverance to reach out, and grind rocks, take pictures, and analyze (samples).”

22.09.2025 12:50 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink
www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

22.09.2025 22:11 — 👍 23    🔁 15    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink

www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

19.09.2025 21:02 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink
www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

17.09.2025 22:28 — 👍 10    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink

www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

16.09.2025 00:27 — 👍 13    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 1
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink

www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

10.09.2025 18:49 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK: Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino, 25, a farm worker and labor activist, was detained March 25 in Washington state by ICE agents. He's back in Mexico, and agreed to an interview with The Bellingham Herald. Here's his story. #GiftLink

www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

26.08.2025 16:39 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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28.08.2025 17:33 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

28.08.2025 16:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

28.08.2025 16:40 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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28.08.2025 16:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bellingham’s Wonderz Market is a haven for all things eclectic, and it’s growing “I love the location. It’s right downtown, super straightforward to close off as far as traffic control and things like that.”

“I love the location. It’s right downtown, super straightforward to close off as far as traffic control and things like that.”

28.08.2025 15:50 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

Gift Link
www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

27.08.2025 23:31 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

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www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

27.08.2025 23:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

Gift Link
www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

27.08.2025 23:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘Terrible place’: WA activist shares his story of 4 months in ICE detention Washington farmworker, activist Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino describes detainment and ultimate decision to voluntarily return to Mexico.

GIFT LINK
www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/c...

27.08.2025 23:19 — 👍 11    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

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