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Bellingham City Council defers to voters for initiatives approval amid concerns

Residents to decide minimum wage, tenants’ rights measures

July 11, 2023 5:33 p.m.

4 aim for Fleetwood’s seat as Bellingham mayor

Incumbent shrugs off his critics

July 11, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Reduced Greenways V levy will be on November ballot

Fifth iteration of levy aims to prioritize climate resiliency

July 10, 2023 11:04 p.m.

5 vie for Bellingham City Council at-large seat

Candidates prioritizing housing challenges, homelessness

Updated July 10, 2023 9:50 p.m.

Bellingham City Council ward 1 seat contested

2 candidates seek to unseat incumbent

July 10, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Blaine School Board seat a race of 3

One District 2 candidate faces charges

July 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.

4 compete for Meridian School Board seat

Sweeney, Simmons, Mitchell, Pickett enter primary for District 5

July 8, 2023 5:00 a.m.

3 enter primary for Ferndale School Board seat

Bode, Machado, Sheridan, to compete for District 2

July 7, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Primary election FAQ: What do you need to know?

What’s on the ballot and how do I vote?

July 7, 2023 4:45 a.m.

New jail closer to November ballot

Whatcom council approves measure in preliminary vote

Updated June 28, 2023 8:55 a.m.

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.