Firefighter Jason Karwhite Memorial Scholarship

Posted in Member News, Public News on Nov 19, 2017

Bellingham/Whatcom County

Firefighters Benevolent Foundation

The Firefighter Jason Karwhite Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of Bellingham/Tukwila firefighter paramedic Jason Karwhite.

Jason’s life came to a tragic end on September 27, 2014 as a result of a motorcycle accident, leaving behind his wife Sandy and children Gage & Georgia.

Like many people, Jason was determined to make the world a better place; his life was characterized by friendship, leadership, and community involvement.

Jason’s life was dedicated to children, families, education, and public service. His commitment to t...

2017 IAFF 106 General Election Endorsements

Posted in Public News on Nov 05, 2017

Whatcom County Council

Buchanan 

Browne

Donovan 

Boonstra

City of Bellingham

Lilliquist

Knutson

Vargas 

Murphy 

Port of Bellingham

Michael Shepard

Lynden City Council

Mark Wohlrab

Fire Protection District 4

Anna Trenouth

North Whatcom Fire Rescue

Rich Bosman

45th Legislative District, Senate

Manka Dhingra

48th Legilslative District,  Senate

Patty Kuderer

IAFF Local 106 2017 General Election Endorsements

Posted in Political Action, Public News on Oct 16, 2017

Brothers and Sisters,

"Live from Las Vegas...we roll out this year's final endorsement list.....The envelope, Please"

In all seriousness, the following candidates have shown an interest in working with your Union in a positive way on issures relating to your hours wages and working conditions.  These folks have worked with us on issues relating to your contracts, your benefits,  or your DRS classification.  Your Poltiical Action Committee  knows your family has many considerations in its basket  for choosing a candidate.  We hope you will consider your job and benefits as a prominant piece of ...