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Elections
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
2 years 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.

Elections
2 years ago
Woman assaults rallygoers over race and political beliefs in Snohomish County

The suspect yelled at and punched two attendees at a conservative political rally.

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