Elections

The DOJ is seeking to investigate Washington over its verification of voter registration.

The 42nd District Democrat is serving her first term as state senator after winning two terms to the state House, also from the 42nd District.

James was trailing after the initial count and led by less than 100 votes prior to this most recent tally.

If it goes on to pass, money put into the state’s WA Cares Fund would be allowed to be invested in the stock market. 

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The Secretary of State’s Office says it can’t guarantee that ballots mailed in the final week leading up to the election will be postmarked on time.

The candidate is the only one running against incumbent council member Jon Mutchler for Position 7 on Ferndale’s city council. 

Voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment, local initiatives, numerous council races on the city and county levels, school district directors and a Port of Bellingham seat.

Conservative political action committee Let’s Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.

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.