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Citizens Agenda

Stakes higher after Roe v. Wade overturned

Democrats, Republicans sharply divided over abortion

Oct. 16, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Rising homelessness a major concern for body politic, candidates

Statewide safety nets struggling to meet community needs

Oct. 13, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Citizens Agenda

CDN endorses: Shewmake, Rule, Timmons, Ramel for Legislature

Candidates strong on Citizens Agenda issues

Oct. 12, 2022 5:55 a.m.

EMS levy seeks 48% tax hike

Levy renewal would be an increase for most county homeowners

Updated Oct. 11, 2022 10:11 a.m.

Candidates don’t see single-payer health care as short-term goal

Push for prescription price caps, increased eligibility to reduce costs

Updated Oct. 11, 2022 2:01 p.m.

Gun legislation splits candidates neatly, but not perfectly, by party lines

Main division in access to weapons; all recognize lack of mental health services

Oct. 7, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Citizens Agenda

CDN endorses: Larsen for Congress, Rands for District Court judge

GOP challenger for 2nd District seat not up to task

Oct. 5, 2022 5:55 a.m.

Making a case for local candidate endorsements

CDN's role in the coming election

Sept. 28, 2022 5:20 a.m.

Could a ‘community court’ work in Whatcom?

District judge candidates see eye-to-eye on community needs

Sept. 26, 2022 5:41 p.m.

To some, ‘Citizens Agenda’ is fine — as long as they’re setting it

Griping: It's not just a national sport

Sept. 7, 2022 5:20 a.m.

Sefzik-Shewmake forum highlights abortion, health care

State Senate candidates deeply divided on key Citizens Agenda issues

Sept. 1, 2022 5:05 p.m.

Citizens Agenda

Citizens Agenda: The results are in!

Voters focus on homeless, abortion rights, elections, guns, health care

Aug. 31, 2022 5:55 a.m.