Local ElectionWe ran background checks on the Whatcom legislative candidates. This is what we foundCandidates for the state Legislature in Whatcom County have been sued recently. Here’s what to know about those cases.Updated October 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Former Bellingham schools employee arrested, accused of raping a childUpdated October 30, 2026 at 6:05 PM
2 men took juveniles target shooting, then shot at them, Washington court documents sayOctober 30, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Cold case reopened. 50 years ago, Carole Tyler was murdered at the Tri-City HeraldUpdated October 30, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Too-warm meat, pesticides near food. Latest Whatcom County restaurant inspectionsOctober 30, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Whatcom Roundup: New downtown coffee lounge and restaurant, Ferndale shop closedOctober 30, 2026 at 4:30 AM
WashingtonHow late can I mail my ballot in Washington state general election? Drop it off?October 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM
WashingtonElection Day is approaching in WA. Know these key dates and deadlinesUpdated October 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Local ElectionBellingham residents voting on mayor’s pay, rental price-fixing measuresOctober 22, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Local ElectionHouse whip Ramel of Bellingham seeking 4th term, facing Eastsound newcomerOctober 21, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Local ElectionNewcomer challenges four-term Democrat in 40th District House raceOctober 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Local ElectionFacing challenge from head of Whatcom County GOP, Rule seeks 4th state House termUpdated October 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Local ElectionSheriff’s deputy challenges two-term legislator in Whatcom County District 42October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Local ElectionMeet the two candidates vying to become Whatcom County’s next top prosecutorUpdated October 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Local ElectionGOP spending heavily to retake Whatcom’s 42nd District state Senate seatOctober 19, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Local ElectionFirst-time candidate Feller of Lynden challenges U.S. House veteran LarsenOctober 19, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham wants to change the speed limit for this road. WSDOT disagreesOctober 19, 2026 at 5:35 AM
LocalHundreds in Bellingham rally to protect the right to vote during No Kings eventOctober 18, 2026 at 10:03 AM
WashingtonWA voters could repeal new millionaires tax. See common questions, misconceptionsOctober 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentBellingham No Kings event will emphasize early voting, ballot drop box infoOctober 15, 2026 at 1:09 PM
WashingtonHow do I register to vote in WA? Update my registration? Follow these stepsOctober 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
LocalSinging Resistance rallies promote voter awareness about election interferenceUpdated September 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Politics & GovernmentSinging Resistance Whatcom begins weekly election-protection ralliesSeptember 9, 2026 at 5:35 AM
WashingtonMail ballots early or use drop boxes, WA officials warn as USPS rejections riseSeptember 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Local ElectionWinner declared after recount in ultra-close Whatcom County primary raceUpdated August 26, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Local ElectionWhatcom County’s primary election has been certified, but one race hangs in limboUpdated August 19, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Local ElectionElection update: State Senate race too close to call; prosecutor finalists emergeUpdated August 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Local ElectionElection update: 2 votes separating state Senate candidates; only 1 will advanceAugust 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
