I’m passionate about crafting interesting, affecting stories both big and small. My reporting background includes covering sports, government, business and science, among other topics. I particularly enjoy writing engaging features, profiles and historical pieces.
My work has been featured in The Spokesman-Review, The Pacific Northwest Inlander, The Tri-City Herald, The Bellingham Herald, WhatcomTalk.com, Cascade PBS, KNKX, Discover Magazine Online, BigThink/FreeThink.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
Hello, Matt, I appreciate the excellent article about the complex issues in the Sedro-Woolley school district and especially addressing the fact this is a state-wide, national effort for the reactionary wrong to move not just down but grassroots up. One of the current board members also had a connection on his social media page in 2013 to the Family Policy Institute of WA. Of course people have the freedom of association. I think local voters, however, have become complacent about how school board and local officials are a spring board to higher office. I think telling us more about the Family Policy Institute will be an important service. Thank you! Kathy Reim retired SWSD teacher