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2 Bellingham initiatives qualify for November ballot

Measures would raise minimum wage, offer tenant protections

June 27, 2023 2:13 p.m.

Minimum wage initiative qualifies for Bellingham ballot

Community First Whatcom's second initiative, to protect renters, still under review

June 23, 2023 10:11 a.m.

City hall receives petitions for minimum wage, tenant protections

Bellingham initiatives would appear on November ballot

June 20, 2023 3:08 p.m.

Bellingham mayoral candidate’s signature bid fails

Judge denies request for recount

June 6, 2023 12:12 p.m.

Auditor: Bellingham mayor candidate short on signatures

Joel Johnson seeks recount of his ballot petition

June 1, 2023 2:58 p.m.

Bellingham mayor’s race in limbo after injunction

Candidate who filed petition to be on ballot seeks recount

May 22, 2023 5:32 p.m.

Who has filed for Skagit County offices in 2023

City, school board, hospital district seats up for election

Updated May 23, 2024 9:20 a.m.

Who has filed for Whatcom County offices in 2023

City, county, school board seats up for election

May 19, 2023 5:42 p.m.

Blaine biologist seeks Whatcom Council seat

Jackie Dexter to challenge Ben Elenbaas in 2023 election

Updated May 18, 2023 7:42 p.m.

Council member enters Bellingham mayor’s race

Martens says marginalized voices in city go unheard

May 18, 2023 4:03 p.m.

Bellingham mayor announces run for second term

Seth Fleetwood would continue to address homelessness, climate

May 16, 2023 3:45 p.m.

State rep announces bid for Whatcom County executive

Alicia Rule says she will tackle homelessness

Updated May 17, 2023 4:14 p.m.