Elections
5 months ago
Don’t forget to turn in your primary ballot on August 5

Some areas in Whatcom County will not have a ballot this primary, as south Bellingham has no issues to vote on.

Government
5 months ago
New poll shows number of Washington residents are not approving of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s leadership

About 31% of respondents stated that they believe the Governor has done a poor job during his first six months in office.

Elections
5 months ago
Ferndale voters to see city’s first initiative on the ballot this fall

If it’s passed, Initiative 25-01 would eliminate so-called “junk fees” for renters in Ferndale.

Education
5 months ago
Lynden School District votes to add measure on the November ballot to fund new high school

If passed, the bond would provide money to build a new high school and performing arts center, while also funding gym and athletic complex renovations.

Elections
5 months ago
New tenant protections initiative on ballot for Bellingham voters this November

The initiative would also prohibit landlords from requiring tenants sign a nondisclosure agreement relating to their lease agreement.

Elections
5 months ago
Voters will decide whether to de-annex hundreds of acres in eastern Blaine

The de-annexation proposal will need a 60% supermajority in order to pass this November. 

Government
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham seeks community feedback on potential commissioner expansion

Each committee’s statement and rebuttal will appear on the local voters’ pamphlet ahead of the Nov. 4 general election.

Elections
5 months ago
August special election puts levies and public office candidates to a vote

The ballot includes two levies and primary elections for eight different offices.

Elections
6 months ago
Green Jobs PAC fined thousands of dollars for not disclosing campaign spending in 2024 election

The PAC admitted to multiple violations of state disclosure laws, including filing key reports up to two months late.