Open Government
How to search for Census data online
In Whatcom County, nearly 500 people say they're of three or more races. Acme lost 17 residents over the last decade, the only community here to lose population. In Glacier, nearly nine in 10 people are adults.
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Sites provide information about health care in Whatcom County
Say you want to find out whether a doctor has a license to practice in Washington state, or whether a nurse in Whatcom County was disciplined for using drugs.
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Learn about a business before you sign on the dotted line
QUESTION: How can I tell whether a business is legitimate?
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Openness in state government? AP survey shows obstacles
More openness in government. Lawmakers across the country, including the Republicans who took control in many states this year, say they want it. But a survey of all 50 states by The Associated Press has found that efforts to boost openness often are being thwarted by old patterns of secrecy.
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Here’s how to see public records in Washington
Finding out whether your coworker, daughter or legislator has a Washington state criminal record is as easy as a quick Internet search.
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How to find election, candidate records online
Want to know just how much money a political candidate has received from contributors? Want to know who those contributors are? In Washington state, a wealth of information is on the Internet.
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County emergency plan easily accessible to residents
This story is part of a series for Sunshine Week, a national effort highlighting access to public records.
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WWU faculty salaries on par in state, but lag nationally
Faculty salaries at Western Washington University are on par with similar-sized public universities in the state, but some staff are concerned that salaries are not competitive on a national scale.
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Whatcom County's top pay lagging
In Whatcom County, the county itself remains one of its largest economic engines, though underpaying some behind the wheel.
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City salaries opened for public view
Working for a city is an industry in itself in Whatcom County.





