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7-16-2024 North Whatcom Fire and Rescue Chief Jason Van Der Veen on the district’s levy lid lift request, and much more…

By Joe Teehan July 16, 2024 5:10 pm
KGMI

Joe Teehan

Joe Teehan is a news writer, reporter, anchor and talk show host for KGMI. Contact him at jteehan@cascaderadiogroup.com

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