Opinion | When it comes to voting, Washington needs to do better
Across many parts of the country, it’s getting harder to engage in the democratic process.
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Across many parts of the country, it’s getting harder to engage in the democratic process.
Bellingham was unprepared for the heat wave that hit over the last week of June. When our average June high is around 65 degrees, it’s no wonder that most of us struggled with oppressive humidity and temperatures well above 90 degrees. Many Bellingham residents lack resources like air conditioning to help mitigate this kind of weather. This raises some concerns such as: What can we do to stay cool if we’re hit with another heat wave, and how can we do it on a college student’s budget?
It’s your first time out to dinner in almost a year. The restaurant is at capacity, and even though you’re vaccinated you can’t help but feel nervous as your server brings your meal. You might feel as if you’re thinking irrationally, but it is entirely normal to have some anxiety about the reopening process as things in Washington state slowly return to something resembling pre-pandemic normalcy. As of June 30 many of the state’s social distancing mandates have been lifted. While this is an exciting prospect, if you find it a bit frightening you’re not alone.