Elections
1 year ago
Public Lands Commissioner ballot spots confirmed for Upthegrove and Herrera Beutler

A recount was ordered after Upthegrove posted an even smaller lead immediately following the primary. 

Elections
1 year ago
Proposed childcare repeal initiative rejected, will not appear on November ballot

Whatcom County Superior Court ruled that the initiative to repeal the childcare fund was functionally invalid.

Government
1 year ago
Skagit County commissioners oppose Goldeneye Energy Storage’s project proposal

The board argues that if the project is approved, it would undo work to restore salmon and other native fish populations within Hansen Creek.

Government
1 year ago
Local 1937 union reaches tentative agreement with City of Bellingham

Union members now get to vote on the new contract next month between Sept. 11 and 12 and, if approved, will be voted on by the city council at their next meeting.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham announces new name for renovated pier at Little Squalicum Park

The Salish Seawalk, Squalkway to Heaven and the Pier of Subdued Excitement were among the most popular choices submitted by community members.

Elections
1 year ago
Trump owes Whatcom County over $50k from 2016 Lynden rally expenses

The county has not heard back after asking Trump’s campaign to reimburse the county for security costs during his rally at the Lynden Fairgrounds in May of 2016.

Government
1 year ago
City of Bellingham workers union raises awareness to wage bargaining

The union, Local 1937, represents non-uniformed city employees in departments like parks, public works and libraries.

Elections
1 year ago
Bob Ferguson withdraws from October gubernatorial debate

The state’s Debate Coalition cancelled the Oct. 11 event at Central Washington University after Ferguson’s announcement.

Government
1 year ago
Bob Ferguson joins the federal lawsuit against RealPage

The lawsuit alleges the company is violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices.

Government
1 year ago
Mayor Lund announces new city plans for Bellingham in 2025

The newly launched planning effort called Downtown Forward aims to bring in new business to downtown and continue to revitalize the area following the COVID-19 pandemic.