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Affordable housing among candidates’ top concerns

Office seekers offer multiple solutions to complex problem

Sept. 30, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Could giving cash to homeless people reduce the problem?

Canadian study might offer a solution for Bellingham

Updated Oct. 7, 2023 10:51 a.m.

Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance up to voters

Bellingham November ballot initiatives could boost affordability

Sept. 26, 2023 11:47 a.m.

Sheriff: Reform-minded candidate says office should invite public input

Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation

Sept. 21, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Sheriff: Chadwick views inside knowledge of office, community as strength

Current undersheriff has 29 years at WCSO

Updated Oct. 23, 2023 12:35 p.m.

Bellingham mayor: Lund says she brings an outsider’s expertise

Challenger developed management skills in tech, nonprofits

Sept. 12, 2023 1:15 p.m.

Bellingham mayor: Fleetwood faced major challenges in first term

Incumbent envisions a climate-friendly, culturally diverse future for city

Sept. 8, 2023 4:40 p.m.

County Executive: Challenger Purdy wants to run county like a business

Longtime businessman hopes to streamline property development

Sept. 7, 2023 5:00 a.m.

County Executive: Sidhu feels confident in his middle-of-the-road approach

Incumbent touts broad cultural perspective as political strength

Sept. 6, 2023 4:45 p.m.

Whatcom County candidates state their cases at forum

Topics included public safety, climate change, policing at City Club event

Aug. 23, 2023 4:53 p.m.

Council rejects proposal to appoint Whatcom County sheriff

Sheriff Elfo goes public with his opposition

Aug. 10, 2023 12:56 p.m.

Whatcom jail proposal leaves voters with questions

State lawmakers pledge funds for social services

Aug. 6, 2023 5:00 a.m.