Elections
3 months ago
Ferndale City Council opposes citizen initiative on November ballot

The council’s resolution to oppose says banning those fees would hurt small landlords and could make it harder for them to perform key services, such as timely maintenance and safety measures.

Government
3 months ago
Bellingham City Councilmember alleges ethical misconduct against prominent Whatcom County Democrat

Reding refuted the claims, and the state Democratic Party says it has not found evidence of wrongdoing at this time.

Government
3 months ago
Hobbs denies DOJ’s request for protected information of Washington voters

OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state has denied a request by the U.S. Department […]

Elections
3 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 7 places levy lid lift measure on November ballot

The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

Elections
4 months ago
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature

The Parent’s Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.

Elections
4 months ago
Ferndale City Council candidate with invalid voter registration to remain on November ballot

Potvin’s argument centered around his claim that staying overnight at his studio at least once a week constituted the property as a residence for the purposes of voter registration.

Elections
4 months ago
Results from Whatcom County’s primary election certified by auditor

According to the county auditor, just over 31% of registered voters turned out for the August primary. 

Elections
4 months ago
Washington’s Secretary of State criticizes President Trumps plans to get rid of mail-in voting

Hobbs called the plan a “direct threat” to every eligible voter in the country and denounced federal interference in state elections.

Elections
5 months ago
August primary election initial results published, to be finalized this evening

There are still about 1,000 ballots left to count.