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Washington Democrats voice support for Biden’s decision to drop out of presidential race

Democrats voiced support for the move, with some endorsing Vice President Harris

July 21, 2024 7:49 p.m.

Secure election system in Whatcom County open to voters

Auditor focused on ensuring confidence in valid results

July 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom County launches first community health data website

Goal is to establish a higher level of transparency in health insights for the public

July 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham Big Lots to close, renewing hope for a grocery store

Store is in the Birchwood neighborhood, which is considered a food desert

July 19, 2024 1:12 p.m.

PeaceHealth hit by faulty tech software update

Airlines, banks, and hospitals globally are all impacted by CrowdStrike outage

July 19, 2024 12:35 p.m.

Following the money: Campaign spending in the 2024 primary

Incumbents raise most funds, challengers turn to individual contributions, self-financing

July 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

WTA considers additional green plans in face of electric bus challenges

With funding and technology in flux, Board ponders ‘multi-pronged approach’

July 18, 2024 5:24 p.m.

Wildfire closes part of North Cascades Highway

Lightning-caused Easy Fire flares up west of Mazama

July 18, 2024 12:40 p.m.

How Washingtonians access health care is on the ballot — and could be again in the future

Initiative 2124 would make state's long-term care insurance program optional

July 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: July 18–24, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

July 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Meet your county and state candidates at East Whatcom voter events

Informative series includes forums, meet-and-greet, keynote speakers

July 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom County explores how to build a rehabilitative jail with help from national experts

During three-day workshop, officials learned what kind of items they could include in new jail

July 17, 2024 5:08 p.m.