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Artist profile: Conner Helms has busy music schedule

Conner Helms, 22, was born in Eugene, Ore., but considers Bellingham his hometown. He graduated from Sehome High School in 2012 , Whatcom Community College in 2013, and is now studying political science and music at Western Washington University.

He’s playing with several groups in…

Experienced financial manager named deputy treasurer

Clark County Treasurer Doug Lasher announced he has appointed Sara Lowe as Deputy Treasurer. Her first day in the Treasurer’s office was Dec. 1.

Lack of Bellingham consensus likely tipped jail vote

A variety of factors, including a lack of consensus on how to pay for and build a new Whatcom County Jail, likely played into the voters’ decision to turn down a jail sales tax measure on Nov. 3.

“You know, it wasn’t just a one-sided tether, it was a multitude of constituencies that had…

Elected officials, policy experts, educators collaborate in Munro Seminar for Civic Education Oct. 27-28
Munro Seminar for Civic Education Set for Oct. 27-28
Vernon Johnson: The Struggle is Real, and Continues
Talk explores hip-hop and democracy in Senegal
Washington’s presidential primary could be relevant despite its May date, observers say

Election officials in Washington are already gearing up for next year’s presidential primary, even if the state’s two major political parties can’t agree whether or not the election matters.

County elections staff started training this week for what will be the…

When in Rome

This week, Pope Francis lands in the United States, a visit with deep significance for many Catholics.

Two months ago, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales took his own meaningful trip to meet the pope. Now that trip may become an issue in the mayor’s re-election bid.

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