Multiple No Kings III rallies are scheduled across Whatcom County, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with events in Everson, Bellingham, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island and Shaw Island.
Category: Politics
Political news from Bellingham, Whatcom County, and Washington State. Coverage of local elections, city council, county government, state legislature, and political developments affecting our community.
Meridian–Birchwood Roundabout Project Moves Forward with Open House Set for March 4 in Bellingham
The City of Bellingham is moving forward with plans for a new roundabout at Meridian Street and Birchwood Avenue, with a public open house set for March 4 at Parkview Elementary School.
Whatcom County to Host Second Community Engagement Workshop for Justice Project in Lynden March 19
WHATCOM COUNTY — Whatcom County is inviting residents to take part in the second Community Engagement Workshop for the Justice Project on Thursday, March 19, […]
Whatcom Charter Commission Weighs Ranked Choice Voting—Is It a Better Way to Vote?
On Monday night, the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission held a special meeting that focused heavily on a question many voters may not have considered: Should Whatcom County adopt ranked-choice voting?
Democracy in Action: Inside Whatcom County’s Charter Commission
Have you ever wondered how local government really works? At a recent Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, citizens and commissioners wrestled with tough questions about fairness, transparency, and how to improve local governance for everyone.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Halfway Through the Rulebook Overhaul
Picture 15 Whatcom County residents, clutching notebooks and coffee mugs, gathered in libraries and community halls to rewrite the county’s governing charter.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Money Talks (But How Much Should It?)
In the government office space in the Executive Building across from the Whatcom County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Charter Review Commission tackled the age-old question that makes everyone squirm: “Who gets paid what, and why?”
Ready to Shape Your Whatcom County? Your Chance to Lead Starts Now!
Tired of feeling like your voice doesn’t matter? What if you could directly influence the decisions that impact your everyday life right here in Whatcom County?
Spirited Debates and Accessibility Concerns Dominate Whatcom County Charter Commission Meeting
The Whatcom County Charter Commission’s recent meeting was its most efficient session to date, packed with passionate discussions on proposed amendments, elected official salaries, and the challenges of ensuring public access.
Whatcom County’s Charter Review: A closer look at the Proposal to Pay Commissioners
At the next meeting of the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission, Commissioner Maya Morales will introduce a significant proposal: to transition the commission from a volunteer-based body to a salaried one.