Politics & GovernmentMeasure to ban algorithmic rent software in Bellingham has required signaturesCommunity First Whatcom submitted 5,692 signatures. City Council will consider how to proceed next week.July 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Appeals court issues ruling on Whatcom County case over Lummi Island ferry ratesJuly 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Powerball player wins big on Fourth of July. Where was ticket sold in WA?Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:06 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
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
Local ElectionWhatcom County voters approve library levy; Council incumbent likely oustedUpdated August 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Local ElectionPrimary election: Crowded field vying for Whatcom County Council District 3 seatUpdated July 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Local ElectionPrimary election: Three candidates seeking open seat on Whatcom County CouncilUpdated July 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
