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In Washington, you can vote from jail — or upon release from prison

Some Whatcom County residents vote from jail, while felons must wait until they're released

Sept. 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

What is the Whatcom County Charter? Learn about the once-in-a-decade review process

Nearly 50 candidates are running for the 15-member commission

Sept. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Republicans value ‘charismatic’ Trump and his focus on border, economy

Organizer said Harris failed to define herself outside of Democratic establishment

Sept. 10, 2024 9:38 p.m.

Anacortes Democrats hail VP Kamala Harris’s debate performance — ‘on point’

'She's speaking from our hearts'

Sept. 10, 2024 9:34 p.m.

Law enforcement support of Auditor’s Office vital to secure elections

Reference guide cites criminal codes deputies should keep top of mind this election

Sept. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Initiative 2109 aims to repeal capital gains tax; revenues go to child care, school construction

Only 55 Whatcom, 37 Skagit residents paid this tax in 2023

Updated Sept. 9, 2024 11:58 a.m.

Healthy Children’s Fund repeal won’t be on November ballot, judge rules

Injunction requested by Protect Whatcom Kids approved in court

Updated Sept. 4, 2024 1:25 p.m.

Whatcom hand recount shows no major change in Public Lands Commissioner race

The recount results must be certified by Sept. 3

Aug. 29, 2024 3:55 p.m.

Whatcom County election officials work through hand recount of public lands commissioner race

As of Monday evening, over 33,000 ballots were counted

Updated Aug. 29, 2024 8:41 a.m.

When it comes to voting, your signature matters

Election staff look for at least three similarities to confirm match

Aug. 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Dave Reichert spreads accountability message while campaigning in Lynden

The GOP gubernatorial candidate leaned heavily into his law enforcement background

Aug. 16, 2024 9:50 p.m.

Whatcom County completes required audit to check primary ballots

Statewide audit ensures 'high level' of confidence in result accuracy

Aug. 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.