The Whatcom Family YMCA is proud to announce that Campbell Phillips, a member of its Youth and Government (YAG) delegation, has been elected Youth Governor for Washington State’s 78th Youth Legislature.
Category: Politics
Emotion and Tradition Collide at Whatcom County Charter Meeting
An American flag that once draped a veteran’s casket took center stage at the latest Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, setting the tone for an emotional hour-long debate about patriotism, personal freedom, and local government traditions.
Washington Republican Party Calls for “Rally for Democracy” at the Capitol
In response to a controversial decision by the Washington State House of Representatives, the Pierce County Republican Party, joined by Whatcom Republicans, has issued a call to action for a “Rally for Democracy” on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
WA House Democrats Change Long-standing Debate Rule
In a significant development, the Washington State House of Representatives, led by Democrats, reportedly voted 54-33 today to eliminate a rule that has been in place since 1893
Trump Admin Issues Directive to Close DEI Offices Nationwide in the U.S
Trump Admin Issues Directive to Close DEI Offices Nationwide in the U.S
Representation Debates Heat Up at Whatcom Charter Commission Meeting
Representation Debates Heat Up at Whatcom Charter Commission Meeting
New Charter Commission in Washington State Faces Early Discord
In a county council chambers on Monday evening, the newly formed Whatcom County Charter Review Commission wrestled with its first organizational challenges, as procedural disputes dominated its inaugural session.
Whatcom County Charter Review Commission: Shaping Our Future in 2025
Every decade, Whatcom County residents have the opportunity to influence their local government through the Charter Review Commission.