Author Profile Bob Simmons Bob Simmons is a longtime KING-TV reporter who has been writing news for print and television for 65 years.
Politics A dangerous legal loophole over what 'rural' means No "Bright Line" in rural zoning disputes, the Washington Supreme Court says. County governments are left to call 'em as they see 'em. by Bob Simmons / December 23, 2009
Politics A setback for property-rights advocates Crews remove compacted snow from SR 11 in rural Whatcom County. by Bob Simmons / December 21, 2009
Culture Weird but true: Alaskan tall tales The Iditarod race: something funny about those dogs? by Bob Simmons / December 21, 2009
Politics Cantwell threatens NOAA with hearings Newport, Oregon, potential site of NOAA research facility. by Bob Simmons / December 16, 2009
Culture Disaster leads to chance for giant park in Whatcom County Circles indicate the location of the new 8400-acre Whatcom County Park. The boundaries cover much of Stewart and Lookout Mountains in the Lake Whatcom watershed. by Bob Simmons / December 7, 2009
Politics Bellingham wins a round in move to block NOAA move to Oregon An architect's rendering of the preliminary design for the Bellingham waterfront. by Bob Simmons / December 2, 2009
Politics Revisiting Bellingham's Fairhaven Highlands development Fairhaven is a popular district in Bellingham. by Bob Simmons / November 11, 2009
Politics Horizon Bank and the fate of Fairhaven Highlands Bellingham's Fairhaven district by Bob Simmons / October 25, 2009
Politics How FDR enacted his 'public option' Farmers didn't seem worth helping out with electricity by Bob Simmons / September 8, 2009
Environment A tough new effort to preserve Skagit Valley farmland The Skagit River Delta by Bob Simmons / September 1, 2009
