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Homelessness, fossil fuels, food deserts: primary candidates face the issues in Bellingham, Whatcom forums
July 30, 2021
Mike Sato
Candidates in the 2021 primary election for Bellingham city and Whatcom county council positions answered questions on topics from homelessness to fossil fuel in forums hosted by he League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County.
photo: Amy Nelson © 2020
Law and order, alternatives to jail: Bellingham compiles a wide-ranging priorities wish list for new police chief
May 13, 2021
Stella Harvey
As Bellingham’s search for a new police chief moves forward, the community has weighed in on what priorities should be under new leadership: some say law and order should top the list, others say it’s time to reimagine policing.