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The Ghosts of Caucuses Past

It was the summer of 1975. The Vietnam War had just ended. The Bee Gees comeback hit “Jive Talkin’ ” was climbing the charts. And Steffen Schmidt was kicking back with friends, barbecuing and drinking beer at a neighbor’s farm in Iowa, when the group noticed a small band of cyclists turning off…

2016-02-01
Hsueh has article published in on corporate constitutionalism 2016-01-28
Nominations needed for faculty citizenship award 2016-01-27
Community event will address money in politics

“Money in Politics” will be the subject of a free program and community discussion offered by the League of Women Voters of Bellingham and Whatcom County this week.

2016-01-21
Eight WWU Students Selected for 2016 Legislative Internship Program in Olympia 2016-01-19
Hsueh has article published in 'The Review of Politics' 2016-01-13
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…

2016-01-07
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.

2015-12-02
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…

2015-11-20
Elected officials, policy experts, educators collaborate in Munro Seminar for Civic Education Oct. 27-28 2015-10-27
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