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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.

Bellingham police asks for help identifying motorcycle rider on public trails

Bike is dark colored and homemade style without plates

Sept. 5, 2024 8:22 p.m.

Upthegrove retains spot in Public Lands general election race

The Democrat gained six votes in the recount; won over Kuehl Pederson by 49 votes

Sept. 4, 2024 4:32 p.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 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.

Whatcom County to spend $60K on legal review of Prop 5 repeal initiative, even as citizen group does the same

Also known as the Healthy Children's Fund, the measure supports early childhood development

Updated Aug. 21, 2024 11:30 a.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.

Man missing in North Cascades since end of July

Robert Schock was last seen near the 5-mile mark of the Chilliwack River Trail

Updated Aug. 16, 2024 4:13 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.

Recognitions & Announcements

Rick Steves CDN Election Town Hall sold out

October event will focus on roots of fascism

Aug. 15, 2024 1:12 p.m.