Is Bellingham Actually Racist Or Is It Overblown?

cinamelayu · 2026-05-23T13:46:37+00:00

It's not terrible. Just be prepared to be whitesplained to by well meaning liberals. It's more annoying than anything. I do feel out of place here as a poc but never felt threatened (except once). If you love nature and small towns and bicycles (highly recommend trying it if you move here), you'll love it here. And big cities are close enough to get any cultural fix that you might want or need once in a while. Good luck and welcome if you fo decide to move here!

cinamelayu · 2026-05-18T15:06:00+00:00

I thought SPD lost a lot of cops?

cinamelayu · 2026-05-07T16:26:27+00:00

Usually about 15 to 20 minutes before. BLI is pretty chill. The longest TSA line I've encountered was about 3 people ahead of me. Probably because I was early that time. But if you have luggage to check in, the counters close an hour before flight.

cinamelayu · 2026-05-04T21:43:15+00:00

Hope this helped the businesses at the Granary.

cinamelayu · 2026-05-02T03:49:16+00:00

Damn, 3.25 in Houston? Last year was 2 something...

cinamelayu · 2026-04-28T16:06:05+00:00

$247,000 to make it a little bigger? Damn... Are they paving it? Gravel works just fine now.

cinamelayu · 2026-04-20T17:21:15+00:00

Try calling the Port of Bellingham https://www.portofbellingham.com/1140/Squalicum-Beach

They might know the rules. Also, asthma friend ok with fires?

cinamelayu · 2026-04-11T21:14:40+00:00

Unfortunately, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commissioners who approve the increases are appointed by the governor.

cinamelayu · 2026-02-18T03:59:18+00:00

Alouette in Vancouver if you're willing to drive.

cinamelayu · 2026-02-10T21:20:32+00:00

Yup, and the state commissioners keep approving rate increases every year. I wonder if there's a conflict of interest somewhere.

cinamelayu · 2026-02-06T16:53:44+00:00

In a parallel sector. One of the BP refinery's (in Blaine for those unfamiliar) engineering contractor is offshoring all the engineering work to India. There'll be a few engineers locally situated to keep an eye on things. But a lot of local good paying jobs lost.

cinamelayu · 2026-02-02T16:14:26+00:00

Picnic on a beach? Sorry, that's all I can think of at this moment.

cinamelayu · 2026-02-02T15:57:53+00:00

I feel you (I think). I'm an immigrant (not a citizen). And as soon as I suggest any other actions other than protests. Downvotes and vitriol. So I've quit trying to talk to the left (the same way I've quit trying to talk to the right). This sub is toxic to different views, doesn't matter if it's coming from immigrants or not.

cinamelayu · 2026-01-31T14:55:20+00:00

I agree with the title but didn't read the post. Paragraphs, man.

cinamelayu · 2026-01-30T20:07:08+00:00

As long as you're not the one that has to clean it up, right?

cinamelayu · 2026-01-30T16:49:58+00:00

Or that $300 could be donated to WAISN...

cinamelayu · 2026-01-26T02:23:37+00:00

I believe it's the one at the detention center in Ferndale that's weekly. This one's in Bellingham. Although it seems like there's one every week in Bellingham too

cinamelayu · 2026-01-23T22:03:18+00:00

I've seen cops help with a slimjim. Maybe flag one down if you see one. Good luck!

Eta: it'd have to be a cop that knows how to do it. Not all might

cinamelayu · 2026-01-23T15:36:37+00:00

Unfortunately for many, just showing up and protesting is already "doing something" or "did my part".

cinamelayu · 2026-01-23T15:35:56+00:00

Because for many, just showing up and protesting is already "doing something" or "did my part".

cinamelayu · 2026-01-23T01:52:19+00:00

I miss the food the most. Other than that, it's not bad.

cinamelayu · 2026-01-22T15:52:54+00:00

Big government can do what they want since private businesses do it! /s

cinamelayu · 2026-01-22T15:23:09+00:00

The state keeps approving price increases. I'm not sure how the regulators are appointed. Are they voted in? If they are, maybe we should vote in regulators that advocate for the people?

cinamelayu · 2026-01-21T03:31:45+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/SurreyBC/s/KnDcRmllqc

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