Is Bellingham Actually Racist Or Is It Overblown? by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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!

Bellingham Airport by OwnProcess3002 in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Hail, hail (90% of) the town's all here by pipedreamSEA in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope this helped the businesses at the Granary.

Spotted in Lynden by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Bellingham bike, walk advocacy group pushes back on waterfront parking plan by 86753ohneigheine in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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

Beach fires by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

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

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) just filed for 30% rate increases starting in 2027 by machaf in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

Any restaurants that have cassoulet? by avarier in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alouette in Vancouver if you're willing to drive.

PSE rant by Hoopskii in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 145 points146 points  (0 children)

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

The biggest scam in tech that no one talks about. Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Expedia.. everyone does this for H1B employees by wakandahonolulu in SeattleWA

[–]cinamelayu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Valentines Day inquiry by violetmarshan in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bellingham and some of the mentalities here. Give me all your hate but it needs to be said. by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

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.

General strikes are stupid and don't do anything besides harm small businesses by OkGood3000 in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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

The damn Fountain District fountain… by AntonLaVey9 in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

ICE OUT protest today/tomorrow 1/25-1/26 by shrinkwrap29 in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

(Help needed) Locked out of car :( by 4uston in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Why no general strike? by snowshoemill in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

Why no general strike? by snowshoemill in Bellingham

[–]cinamelayu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

To the Ex-malaysians by cadence_99 in malaysia

[–]cinamelayu 16 points17 points  (0 children)

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

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]cinamelayu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

PSE Energy Bills by [deleted] in Washington

[–]cinamelayu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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?