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ELECTIONS
Affordable housing among candidates' top concerns
Complex problem requires multiple solutions
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
September 30, 2023 at 5:00 a.m.
ELECTIONS
Could giving cash to the homeless reduce the problem?
Canadian study might offer a solution for Bellingham
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
Staff Reporter
September 27, 2023
ELECTIONS
Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance up to voters
Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance on fall ballot
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
September 26, 2023
ELECTIONS
Sheriff: Reform-minded candidate says office should invite public input
Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
September 21, 2023
ELECTIONS
Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength
Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO
By
SIMONE HIGASHI
Former Intern
September 20, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Lund says she brings an outsider's expertise
Challenger developed management skills in tech, nonprofits
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
September 14, 2023
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Fleetwood faced major challenges in first term
Incumbent envisions climate-friendly, culturally diverse future
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
September 13, 2023
ELECTIONS
County Executive: Challenger Purdy wants to run county like a business
Longtime businessman hopes to streamline property development
By
JULIA LERNER
Staff Reporter
September 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
County Executive: Sidhu feels confident in his middle-of-the-road approach
Incumbent touts broad cultural perspective as political strength
By
JULIA LERNER
Staff Reporter
September 6, 2023
ELECTIONS
Whatcom County candidates state their cases at forum
Topics included public safety, climate change, policing at City Club event
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
August 23, 2023
GOVERNMENT
Council rejects proposal to appoint Whatcom County sheriff
Sheriff Elfo goes public with his opposition
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
August 10, 2023
ELECTIONS
Whatcom jail proposal leaves voters with questions
State lawmakers pledge funds for social services
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
August 6, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Future Whatcom sheriffs may be appointed, not elected
Change would need voter approval, take effect in 2027
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
Staff Reporter
August 4, 2023
ELECTIONS
New faces emerge in local school board races
Results released for Ferndale, Meridian, Blaine, Lynden primaries
By
HAILEY HOFFMAN
Staff Reporter
August 1, 2023
ELECTIONS
Incumbent Kershner in close county council race with challenger Stremler
Two conservatives will vie for November votes
By
DAVID NUÑEZ
Staff Reporter
August 1, 2023
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