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State Senate District 40 race is rematch of 2020

Challenger Charles Carrell hasn't raised funds or responded to interview requests

Sept. 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Let’s Go Washington accused of violating campaign finance law

Political committee faces allegations it failed to disclose what it spent on signature-gathering

Sept. 18, 2024 7:45 p.m.

In Washington, you can vote from jail — or upon release from prison

Some Whatcom County residents vote from jail, while felons must wait until they're released

Sept. 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Update: Police locate missing 14-year-old

Police located the teen after 15 hours

Updated Sept. 14, 2024 10:53 a.m.

All politics might be ‘local,’ but Northwest races show hints of super-national

National talking points from both sides drift all the way to Salish Sea shores

Sept. 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.

WA Gubernatorial candidates Ferguson, Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in their first face-to-face encounter

Sept. 11, 2024 10:34 a.m.

What is the Whatcom County Charter? Learn about the once-in-a-decade review process

Nearly 50 candidates are running for the 15-member commission

Sept. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Debate watch: Local Dem and GOP reactions to Harris/Trump face off

We attended two parties — here's what they had to say

Sept. 10, 2024 9:39 p.m.

Republicans value ‘charismatic’ Trump and his focus on border, economy

Organizer said Harris failed to define herself outside of Democratic establishment

Sept. 10, 2024 9:38 p.m.

Anacortes Democrats hail VP Kamala Harris’s debate performance — ‘on point’

'She's speaking from our hearts'

Sept. 10, 2024 9:34 p.m.

Law enforcement support of Auditor’s Office vital to secure elections

Reference guide cites criminal codes deputies should keep top of mind this election

Sept. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham police asks for help identifying motorcycle rider on public trails

Bike is dark colored and homemade style without plates

Sept. 5, 2024 8:22 p.m.