Four candidates compete for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney in rare competitive primary

A competitive primary race for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney is underway, with four candidates vying for the seat as incumbent Eric Richey approaches retirement. This is the first time since the 1930s that more than three people have run for the position in the same year. The race has major implications for how residents interact with the county's legal system, as the prosecutor is among the most powerful positions in Whatcom County.