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Posted: Friday, 06 November 2009 6:41PM

Kershner Takes Lead Over McShane In County Race




kgmi@kgmi.com

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- The leaders in two races have changed after another count of Whatcom County election ballots.

For the first time, Kathy Kershner is leading Dan McShane in a Whatcom County Council race.

Kershner has a 223-vote advantage.

The county council contest between Carl Weimer and Luke has also tightened up, but Weimer still has about a 1,000 ballot lead.

The gap between yes and no in the Whatcom County Library District’s tax increase proposal has been widened to more than 800 votes, as it’s looking more likely that the measure will be approved.

The lead has also changed in a Ferndale city council race – Brent Goodrich has 23 more votes than Keith Olson.

Doug Ericksen Will Run For Brandland's State Senate Seat


Ericksen made the announcement on the KGMI Morning News Thursday, after Brandland announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over WTA Tax Ballot Language


WTA Spokesperson: “We believe that this language will give local voters a very clear sense of what it is they’re being asked to decide.”

State Senator Dale Brandland Will Not Seek Re-election


Brandland announced Wednesday that he will not seek a third term in Olympia this fall.

Deputies Chase Wanted Maple Falls Man Into Woods


Sergeant: He "attempted to flee the deputy by driving over a couple of large boulders, causing his canopy to fall off his vehicle."

Police Swarm Bellingham Apartment After Shots Fired


Police spokesperson: “10 officers responded initially ... in case this turned into a situation of a subject with a firearm.”

Health Dept. Reopens Beaches To Shellfish Harvesting


Health officials say butter clams south of Sandy Point are still unsafe because they take longer to purge red tide toxins.

Local Businesses Get Recognized at Awards Banquet


Awards organizer: "I don’t think there’s ever been a more important time to recognize, honor and encourage businesses and business people for what they do.”

State Gives Immunity To People Reporting Drug Overdoses


Under the measure, people who seek help for someone suffering a drug overdose would not face prosecution for possession.

Armed Man Invades Everson Home


Sheriff’s Sgt. Kevin Hester said two young girls were in the home during break-in: "The suspect locked the juveniles in a bathroom"

Local Family Waiting For Crash Data From Toyota


Chris Eves’ Toyota Tundra crashed on Rural Road in 2007; his dad says the family may have to wait months for black box data.

Bankruptcy Filings Rise In Whatcom, Skagit County


For the first two months of 2010, 145 Whatcom County residents declared bankruptcy.

Bellingham Group Meets To Discuss Revitalizing Downtown


Urban Transition Studios presented its ideas for turning Bellingham into a “more urban and sustainable community” at the city council chambers Wednesday.

Oregon Slams Port of Bellingham Over NOAA Selection


Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is saying any issues with Newport pale in comparison to the environmental and health hazards affecting the Port of Bellingham.

State House Approves Job-Creating Transportation Budget


The $8.5-billion budget includes federal stimulus dollars for large projects, including a $590-million rail corridor from California to B.C.

Golf Carts No Longer Just Par for the Course


The Washington legislature has approved a measure to let golf carts on public roads; it would allow cities to create "golf cart zones."
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