Local ElectionThese Whatcom County candidates have filed to run in the August primary electionThe two candidates with the most votes in each race will advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party affiliation.Updated May 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
City of Bellingham buys 30-plus acres near Lake Whatcom, plans to demolish houseJune 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Three-week James Street closure needed for new Bellingham sidewalk, bike accessJune 6, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentPort of Bellingham commissioner announces he’ll run for state Senate seatDecember 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
WashingtonAmendment to invest WA Cares money in stock market passing by wide marginUpdated November 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Local ElectionVoters opted to expand the Port of Bellingham’s commission. What’s next?Updated November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Local ElectionElection update: Port of Bellingham appears to have a new commissionerUpdated November 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Local ElectionElection 2025: Here’s who is leading, trailing in early Whatcom County returnsUpdated November 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Local ElectionPort of Bellingham race tightens as new Whatcom County ballot tallies postedUpdated November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
WashingtonWho’s ahead in the WA state legislative races? Early returns show leadsUpdated November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Local ElectionElection Day 2025: Thousands turn out to vote on Whatcom County candidates, initiativesNovember 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Local ElectionElection: Whatcom County Council race pits left-leaning Bellingham candidatesUpdated October 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Local ElectionElection Day is near, but it’s not too late to register to vote. Here’s howUpdated October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Local ElectionElection: Whatcom County Council’s District 3 could be key to supermajorityUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Local ElectionElection: Three-term Whatcom County Council member faces head of local GOPUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Local ElectionElection: Whatcom County voters to decide on Port race, commission sizeUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Local ElectionElection: Four-term Bellingham council member vs. former Whatcom Democrats chairUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Local ElectionElection: Public health official challenges Bellingham City Council presidentUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Local ElectionElection: Neighborhood activist challenges Ward 4 Bellingham City Council memberUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Local ElectionElection: Whatcom County property tax levies could fund schools, fire servicesUpdated October 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
LocalA suspected drunken driver hit a Whatcom County ballot box. Is your vote secure?Updated October 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
LocalBellingham’s proposed 2026 budget has layoffs, service cuts and a new taxUpdated September 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
ElectionsGavin Newsom goes national, tells fellow Democrats to play ‘hardball’ with TrumpUpdated August 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Local ElectionWhatcom County voters approve library levy; Council incumbent likely oustedUpdated August 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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