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2024 Elections

Cascadia Daily News provides in-depth election coverage of Whatcom and Skagit counties, live local election results and important voter information on its digital platforms and print edition.

All election coverage is provided for readers free, outside our paywall, as a public service by your locally owned Cascadia Daily News. Thanks for supporting truly local news by donating to CDN or subscribing here.

Additional Opinion section coverage of elections includes columns, guest commentaries and letters, as well as candidate endorsements via CDN’s Citizens Agenda project.

A red fire truck parked next to a burned down forest.
Elections

Rural fire district seeks property tax hike

Two open houses planned this weekend to discuss levy for equipment, staff
Oct. 13, 2023 11:16 a.m.
Election Supervisor Amy Grasher, left, and another election official dump a container full of ballots on the table.
Elections

Stakes are high in this odd-year election

Whatcom County voters to decide jail measure, key offices
Oct. 13, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A profile photo of Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu.
Citizens Agenda

Candidate responses to Citizens Agenda questions

From homelessness to PeaceHealth, candidates weigh in
Oct. 13, 2023 4:55 a.m.
North Lake Whatcom shores has docking piers along the shoreline.
Elections

Candidates, public agree health of Lake Whatcom is priority

New advisory board suggested; others point to land acquisition, homeowner programs
Oct. 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Danny Martinez and Nick Sawka sitting at a panel as they answer questions
Elections

Partisan politics are infiltrating school boards — Whatcom County isn’t spared

Voters face contested races with many candidates campaigning for parents' rights
Oct. 5, 2023 5:05 a.m.
Kim Lund speaks at a candidate forum in September while her opponent, incumbent Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood listens next to her.
Elections

Candidates hope to turn campaign dollars into votes

Executive Sidhu, council member Kershner are biggest fundraisers
Oct. 3, 2023 5:05 a.m.
The front entrance of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center has multiple cars parked at the parking lot.
Elections

Frustration with PeaceHealth has become a political issue

Candidates: Create public hospital district or change the tax break
Oct. 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The visual representation of Millworks affordable housing project once its completed.
Elections

Affordable housing among candidates’ top concerns

Office seekers offer multiple solutions to complex problem
Sept. 30, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Groups of homeless people reside in tents set up on the side of the road on the grass.
Elections

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.
Elections

Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance up to voters

Bellingham November ballot initiatives could boost affordability
Sept. 26, 2023 11:47 a.m.
A profile shot of Blaine Police Chief Donnell "Tank" Tanksley with his h ands together on the table next to his glasses.
Elections

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.
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Undersheriff Doug Chadwick sitting at a desk with his hands together.
Elections

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.
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