Elections
4 months ago
Find out who is running in Whatcom County elections this year

Read more to see who is running for positions on the Whatcom County Council, the Bellingham Port Commission and more.

Elections
5 months ago
Candidate filing week approaches for Whatcom County public office positions

There are several local offices up for reelection, including four spots on the county council and four spots on the Bellingham City Council.

Education
5 months ago
Bond proposal for new Meridian Middle School is projected to fail

Of the district’s 8,200 registered voters, only about 2,700 filled out and sent in their ballots.

Education
5 months ago
Meridian School District re-runs bond proposal for new middle school

This year’s bond will not include funding for improvements at Meridian High School.

Elections
5 months ago
Whatcom County Library System approves levy lid lift resolution for August election

WCLS has not lifted its library levy rate in 16 years.

Elections
6 months ago
BRIEF: Special election ballots mailed for Meridian School District’s $71 million bond measure

Ballots are due in a drop box or must be postmarked by April 22 in order to count.

Government
8 months ago
Bob Ferguson is sworn into office as new Washington governor

In his inaugural speech, Ferguson addressed challenges facing the state such as housing, public safety, the ferry system and the budget shortfall.

Elections
9 months ago
King County, City of Seattle file lawsuit challenging natural gas initiative

I-2066 narrowly passed in November with just under 52% approval from voters.

Elections
10 months ago
Washington follows countrywide trend in shifting right for presidential election

Whatcom was among the few Washington counties that bucked that trend in 2024.

Elections
11 months ago
Race for Washington State Supreme Court Justice remains close as final votes are being counted

Though the position is nonpartisan, Mungia has received support from Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democratic officials, while Larson has the endorsement from the state’s Republican Party.