I’m passionate about crafting interesting and affecting stories both big and small. My reporting background includes coverage of sports, government, and business, among other topics; a particular strength and fondness of mine is writing engaging features and profiles.
My work has been featured in The Spokesman-Review, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, The Tri-City Herald, ProJourno.org, The Lynden Tribune, The Bellingham Herald, Discover Magazine Online, WhatcomTalk.com., and Salish Current.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Production from Washington State University.
Matt Benoit 
Hi Matt,
I enjoy your work. In particular, I noticed your piece in Salish Current, “Bellingham to be a two-newspaper town again . . . ”
In your research, did you run across the name of Harry W. Patton? He is my great Grandfather and was the publisher of one of the early Bellingham papers. i am trying to reconstruct his history with the Bellingham press.
In 1906, Patton bought land on Orcas, near where I live today.
Thanks,
Toby Cooper
toby@tobycooper.net
Have you published part 2 article on David Syre .Stated part 2 out on December 23 2021.
Throughly enjoyed part 1
Thanks
George
Hi George, thanks! Link to part 2 right here: https://salish-current.org/2021/12/23/21st-century-evolves-from-setbacks-to-optimism-for-developer-david-syre/
Have you published part 2 article on David Syre .Stated part 2 out on December 23 2021.
Throughly enjoyed part 1
Thanks
George