PRESS

2026 Primary: Meet the candidates for Port of Bellingham Commission District 4

THE BELLINGHAM HERALD, Rachel Showalter

July 16, 2026

Port of Bellingham District 4 candidates eye economic development

CASCADIA DAILY NEWS, Annie Todd

July 15, 2026

Port of Bellingham Commission District 4 | Primary 2026

MY BELLINGHAM NOW

July 15, 2026

Portrait of Samantha Cruz-Mendoza smiling outdoors near a body of water at sunset.

Samantha Cruz-Mendoza runs for new Port Commissioner position

LYNDEN TRIBUNE, Racquel Muncy

July 1, 2026

Portrait of Samantha Cruz-Mendoza smiling outdoors with blooming cherry blossoms in the background, wearing a blue blazer and black top.

She Grew Up Here. Now She Wants to Serve at the Port.

BELLINGHAM METRO NEWS, Greg Thames

May 15, 2026

A woman with long dark hair smiling outdoors, wearing a blue jacket over a black top, with water and ships in the background.

Samantha Cruz Mendoza announces candidacy for Bellingham Port Commission

LATINO HERALD, Marines Scaramazza

April 12, 2026

League of Women Voters of Bellingham-Whatcom County

2026 Primary Port of Bellingham District 4 Candidate Interview

July 9, 2026

The Whatcom Working Waterfront Coalition

Port of Bellingham 2026 Commissioner Candidate Interview Series

July 1, 2026

Whatcom Democrats

Between Two Flags: Samantha Cruz-Mendoza for Port Commissioner 4

June 22, 2026