ELECTIONS

Complex problem requires multiple solutions

By RALPH SCHWARTZ Staff Reporter

September 30, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.


ae
ELECTIONS

Could giving cash to the homeless reduce the problem?

Canadian study might offer a solution for Bellingham

ae
ELECTIONS

Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance up to voters

Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance on fall ballot

ELECTIONS

Sheriff: Reform-minded candidate says office should invite public input

Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation

ae
ELECTIONS

Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength

Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO

ae
ELECTIONS

Bellingham mayor: Lund says she brings an outsider's expertise

Challenger developed management skills in tech, nonprofits

ae
ELECTIONS

Bellingham mayor: Fleetwood faced major challenges in first term

Incumbent envisions climate-friendly, culturally diverse future

ae
ELECTIONS

County Executive: Challenger Purdy wants to run county like a business

Longtime businessman hopes to streamline property development

ae
ELECTIONS

County Executive: Sidhu feels confident in his middle-of-the-road approach

Incumbent touts broad cultural perspective as political strength

ae
ELECTIONS

Whatcom County candidates state their cases at forum

Topics included public safety, climate change, policing at City Club event

ae
GOVERNMENT

Council rejects proposal to appoint Whatcom County sheriff

Sheriff Elfo goes public with his opposition

ae
ELECTIONS

Whatcom jail proposal leaves voters with questions

State lawmakers pledge funds for social services

ae
LAW & JUSTICE

Future Whatcom sheriffs may be appointed, not elected

Change would need voter approval, take effect in 2027

ae
ELECTIONS

New faces emerge in local school board races

Results released for Ferndale, Meridian, Blaine, Lynden primaries

ae
ELECTIONS

Incumbent Kershner in close county council race with challenger Stremler

Two conservatives will vie for November votes