Wednesday May 22 | Bellingham Herald
Filings for office both disappointing and interesting
It's more than a little disappointing that 65 percent of this fall's contests for public office have already been decided.
The Thurston County auditor has announced a three-day special filing period seeking candidates for three offices that did not draw candidates for the upcoming election.
County eyes plan to curb plastic bags
Thurston County is seeking residents and businesses to help draft language for an ordinance to reduce the estimated 90 million plastic shopping bags used countywide each year.
Groups to work against teen access to alcohol
Since the passing of Initiative 1183 , the number of stores selling alcohol has almost quadrupled, making sales to minors more difficult to monitor.
Teachera s many allies show up in force to help out
Olympia High School teacher and coach Mike McDougall has a lot of allies in his fight against inoperable brain cancer.