Elections
1 year ago
Online, mail-in voter registration deadline approaches

After Monday, Oct. 28, people can only register or update their registration in-person at the auditor’s office, which is expected to have long lines on election week.

Elections
1 year ago
Local group appeals ruling that kept their initiative off Whatcom County ballots

The proposition the initiative would have affected passed by only a few votes in 2022 and raised property taxes 19 cents per $1,000 assessed value.

Elections
1 year ago
Washington poll sheds light on voter preferences in upcoming state and national elections

A new poll conducted by SurveyUSA included responses from over 700 likely voters and surveyed the race for governor and U.S. president

Elections
1 year ago
Reports of political sign stealing rise as Election Day nears

Reports say that well over 100 people have had political signs stolen this year.

Elections
1 year ago
Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mails out November ballots to residents

Ballots are due at a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on election day or must be postmarked by Nov. 5.

Elections
1 year ago
City of Bellingham won’t endorse Let’s Go Washington initiatives

The City of Bellingham has come out in opposition to all four Let’s Go Washington initiatives on the general election ballot.

Elections
1 year ago
Incumbent Rep. Larson and challenger Hart face off in Zoom forum

The hour-long forum will be held on Zoom and begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Elections
1 year ago
Bellingham City Council seeks public input on opposing statewide initiatives

The hearings are scheduled for next Monday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. in the city council chambers.

Elections
1 year ago
Let’s Go Washington fined for campaign finance law violation

The political action committee failed to properly disclose spending on the signature gathering process.

Elections
1 year ago
Public Disclosure Commission to discuss charges against Let’s Go Washington

The PAC has several initiatives on the November general election ballot.