ELECTIONS
Complex problem requires multiple solutions
ELECTIONS
Could giving cash to the homeless reduce the problem?
Canadian study might offer a solution for Bellingham
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
ELECTIONS
Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength
Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Lund says she brings an outsider's expertise
Challenger developed management skills in tech, nonprofits
ELECTIONS
Bellingham mayor: Fleetwood faced major challenges in first term
Incumbent envisions climate-friendly, culturally diverse future
ELECTIONS
County Executive: Challenger Purdy wants to run county like a business
Longtime businessman hopes to streamline property development
ELECTIONS
County Executive: Sidhu feels confident in his middle-of-the-road approach
Incumbent touts broad cultural perspective as political strength
ELECTIONS
Whatcom County candidates state their cases at forum
Topics included public safety, climate change, policing at City Club event
GOVERNMENT
Council rejects proposal to appoint Whatcom County sheriff
Sheriff Elfo goes public with his opposition
ELECTIONS
Whatcom jail proposal leaves voters with questions
State lawmakers pledge funds for social services
LAW & JUSTICE
Future Whatcom sheriffs may be appointed, not elected
Change would need voter approval, take effect in 2027
ELECTIONS
New faces emerge in local school board races
Results released for Ferndale, Meridian, Blaine, Lynden primaries
