Local ElectionElection update: State Senate race too close to call; prosecutor finalists emergeThe Friday update from the Auditor’s Office included approximately 770 new ballots, for a total of 72,309 counted.Updated August 11, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Bellingham man dies in early-morning South Hill neighborhood house fireUpdated August 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Seafood, bacon, fruit and more: Your guide to food recalls in Washington stateAugust 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Whatcom Roundup: Plans for former Woods Coffee site, new Bellis Fair mall tenantAugust 14, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Western WA Powerball players miss jackpot but win big. Where were tickets sold?Updated August 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Local ElectionElection update: 2 votes separating state Senate candidates; only 1 will advanceAugust 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Local ElectionNovember election races shape up as more Whatcom County ballots arriveAugust 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Local ElectionEarly returns show Rep. Larsen advancing; Swinburnson leads for county prosecutorUpdated August 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Voter GuideFour competing for open state Senate seat in Whatcom County’s 42nd DistrictJuly 21, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Voter GuideThree candidates challenge Larsen for U.S. House representing Whatcom CountyUpdated July 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Voter GuideWhatcom County is getting a new lead prosecutor. Get to know the four candidatesJuly 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Voter GuideEastsound Republican challenges Lekanoff in Whatcom County’s 40th DistrictJuly 18, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Voter GuideBellingham Democrat facing three challengers for Whatcom County 40th HouseJuly 18, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Voter GuideSheriff’s detective challenging two-term House member in Whatcom County 42ndJuly 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Voter GuideHead of Whatcom County GOP challenges three-term state House member in 42ndJuly 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Voter Guide2026 Primary: Meet the candidates for Port of Bellingham Commission District 4Updated July 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Voter Guide2026 Primary: Meet the candidates for Port of Bellingham Commission District 5Updated July 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Politics & GovernmentMeasure to ban algorithmic rent software in Bellingham has required signaturesJuly 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Local ElectionBellingham initiative to ban algorithmic price-fixing moves closer to ballotJune 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Local ElectionWashington elections officials awaiting US Supreme Court rulings on mail-in ballotsUpdated June 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Local ElectionThese Whatcom County candidates have filed to run in the August primary electionUpdated May 11, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Politics & GovernmentPort of Bellingham commissioner announces he’ll run for state Senate seatDecember 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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
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
