Swimming in bacteria-ridden waters can be especially dangerous for children and people with chronic illnesses.
Whatcom County is currently searching for a permanent replacement to the Health Director position following a four-month vacancy.
Neither fire poses a danger to nearby communities or structures.
If it’s passed, Initiative 25-01 would eliminate so-called “junk fees” for renters in Ferndale.
With its passage, the new ordinance creates a new chapter of the Bellingham municipal code.
The speed limit change is strongly supported by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and Bellingham Public Schools.
A Fairhaven bistro is shutting its doors on July 25, while a local tap room is closing in August.
Single lane alternating traffic will be in effect for drivers travelling on Vista Drive.
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office adds that more people will likely be arrested in connection to this operation.
Recreational harvesters are reminded to check the state’s shellfish closure map before they head out to dig.
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