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Fool them twice: America grants Trump, the felon who vows to play dictator, a second presidency

A view from B.C.: 'There is something deeply wrong with America'

Nov. 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Trump in second administration promises mass deportations, tariffs and spending cuts

President-elect thanked Musk and Kennedy, Jr., in his victory speech

Nov. 6, 2024 3:45 p.m.

Whatcom charter review election results will come after certification

Large field, small margins mean clear winners are unlikely in preliminary vote counts

Nov. 6, 2024 2:58 p.m.

Update: Natural gas initiative set to pass as of Friday night

Three other statewide initiatives set to fail, according to preliminary results

Updated Nov. 8, 2024 4:59 p.m.

Update: Incumbents Wesen, Browning still ahead in Skagit County commissioner race

Rylee Fleury, Richard Flint Brocksmith seem to have lost their bids Thursday evening

Updated Nov. 7, 2024 5:32 p.m.

Update: Ferguson likely to be governor; Upthegrove leads public lands race

U.S. Rep. Larsen maintains District 2 seat

Updated Nov. 7, 2024 5:13 p.m.

Thursday update: Preliminary Skagit County general election results

Results will be certified Nov. 26

Nov. 5, 2024 8:58 p.m.

Update: Incumbents sweep state legislative races across region

No newcomers win in 39th, 40th or 42nd districts

Updated Nov. 7, 2024 5:11 p.m.

Thursday update: Preliminary Whatcom County general election results

Results will be certified Nov. 26

Nov. 5, 2024 8:42 p.m.

Update: Deshmane, Ury have insurmountable leads in Whatcom County Public Utility District race

Commissioners will guide the future of power, water, broadband

Updated Nov. 7, 2024 4:58 p.m.

Update: School bonds, fire bond measures poised to fail as of Friday night

Guemes Island fire district levy will pass

Updated Nov. 8, 2024 6:02 p.m.

Turning point: Voters ponder shape of America after Trump victory

Live updates as Whatcom, Skagit residents react to historic presidential election

Updated Nov. 6, 2024 9:54 a.m.