Topic: Bellingham

All kale Caesar

Kale Caesar salad with rye croutons delivers winter vitamins with a crunch.

Letters to the Editor – Weekly Issue of September 26, 2011

Readers write in with responses to an Opinion piece advocating that Americans should teach the Bible – in school.

Summer sandwich: Falafel on a roll

Make a summer sandwich of falafel in pita, tortilla, or on a bun.

Home deconstruction: Can an entire house be recycled?

Deconstruction of a home to reuse or resell its materials is gaining popularity as a more environment-friendly alternative to demolition. Sometimes it even saves money.

Oil spills hit on land, too: Aging pipelines imperil Midwest

Oil spills in recent weeks, from Canadian-owned pipelines that supply Midwest refineries, are another sign of nation's aging infrastructure. Latest spill expected to raise Midwest gas prices by 30 cents a gallon for several weeks.

What caused deadly San Bruno fire? Investigations underway

As firefighters continued their search through the stricken area for victims, federal investigators indicated that they would be looking at a range of contributing factors – including maintenance records, pressure conditions, and human factors.

Tea party, conservatives enliven Washington GOP convention

More than 1,200 delegates wrapped up the three-day meeting, hearing speech after speech castigating big government and Democrats.

That big rock sitting in the garden? Meteorite.

A rock picked up in a ditch along a stretch of road in north central Oregon by a couple in 1999 turns out to be a rare, ancient meteorite.

Guest blog: Will the Espresso Book Machine help to save bookstores?

Glenn Beck goes home to face - what else? - controversy

His hometown is giving Beck the key to the city. Before that, his fans paid up to $500 to see and hear the conservative commentator at Safeco Field in Seattle. Did we mention that he has a new book out?

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Consumers: What's on your yuletide agenda?

Activists ramps up efforts for various causes this season. Success levels vary.

The race to fill your tank with wax paper, grass clippings, and wood chips

Ethanol producers, backed by major investors, say a wide range of materials soon could power your car.

Chores for two: Men pitch in

At home, guys are tackling more and more domestic duties.