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The Whatcom Report for 5/20/12
Host Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce discusses local candidate filings, the Victoria Day long weekend, and a local liquor store back on the auction block.
The Whatcom Report for 5/13/12
Ken Oplinger with the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce talks about Communitywise Bellingham's rail study, the SBDC, and WA's 1st Congressional District being one of the top races in the country.
The Whatcom Report for 5/6/12
Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce talks about transportation infrastructure, the export-import bank, and Bellingham waterfront redevelopment.
The Whatcom Report for 4/29/12
Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce discusses the completion of state liquor store auctions, the Blue-Green alliance on life-support, and compaints about airport noise.
The Whatcom Report for 4/22/12
Scott Hume with RBC Wealth Management talks with Daniel Zenk, director of aviation at the Bellingham International Airport.
The Whatcom Report for 4/15/12
Ken Oplinger from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce talks about passage of the state budget, the Ex-Im Bank becoming a political football, and signs of economic turnaround at Barkley Village.
The Whatcom Report for 4/8/12
Host Ken Oplinger talks about county councilman Ken Mann's anti-NIMBY message, the 2 elections in the 1st congressional district, and economic updates.
The Whatcom Report for 4/1/12
The Whatcom Report for 3/25/12
Ken Oplinger with the Chamber of Commerce discusses a new state budget gimmick, a local politics update, and Whatcom County's scoping meeting for the proposed Gateway Pacific terminal.
The Whatcom Report for 3/18/12
Bob Hagedorn with Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance talks with Galen Emanuele from pass-the-hat.org, and with Peter Heiniger from servewhatcom.com.
The Whatcom Report for 3/11/12
Host Ken Oplinger talks about the special budget session for the state legislature, CommunityWise Bellingham, and Whatcom Medic One.
The Whatcom Report for 3/4/12
Chamber president Ken Oplinger discusses the WA Senate budget crisis, job-killer legislation, and Whacom County economic updates.
The Whatcom Report for 2/26/12
Ken Oplinger from the Chamber of Commerce discusses increasing gas prices, WA using gimmicks to plug a budget hole, and the Sierra Club taking $26-mil from the natural gas industry.
The Whatcom Report for 2/19/12
Ken Oplinger with the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce discusses the BP Cherry Point fire, local election wins, and the new Seattle arena proposal.
The Whatcom Report for 2/12/12
Host Ken Oplinger asks when is the WA state budget coming? and discusses Larson's support for a new line-item veto, and the Feb. 14 special election.
The Whatcom Report for 2/5/12
Chamber of Commerce president Ken Oplinger discusses Whatcom County economic updates, road tolling, and Washington's 1st Congressional district getting national attention.
The Whatcom Report for 1/29/12
Host Ken Oplinger discusses the 1st congressional forum for the 1st district, southbound border traffic increases, and the land-use fight in Whatcom County.
The Whatcom Report for 1/22/12
Ken Oplinger with the Chamber of Commerce talks about "Snowmageddon," WA's top-two primary system, and Rep. Lytton's sales tax measure.
The Whatcom Report for 1/15/12
Host Ken Oplinger talks about Washington's new 1st congressional district, an attack on the NEXUS program, and asks should refineries pay for road improvements?
The Whatcom Report for 1/8/12
Ken Oplinger with the Chamber of Commerce returns to The Whatcom Report discussing the start of the legislative session, legislative redistricting, and the new Bellingham mayor and Whatcom Co. executive.
The Whatcom Report for 12/18/11
Bob Hagedorn of Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance talks this week with Harry Alison and Betsy Pernotto, board members of the Bellingham Food Bank.
The Whatcom Report for 12/11/11
Mary Kay Robinson from Banner Bank discusses downtown with Rob Camandona, executive director of the Downtown Bellingham Partnership.
The Whatcom Report for 11/27/11
Scott Hume with RBC Wealth Management talks with Daniel Zenk, director of aviation at the Bellingham International Airport.
The Whatcom Report for 11/20/11
Bob Hagedorn with Snapper Shuler Kenner Insurance talks this Sunday with Julie Guay from Blue Skies For Children, (360) 756-6710.
The Whatcom Report for 11/13/11
Loni Rahm with Bellingham/Whatcom County Tourism talks this Sunday with Greg Hansen, director of the Hospitality and Tourism Business Management Program at Whatcom Community College.