The ruling states that in Washington, a gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in county jail and a fine of up to $5,000.
According to Sheriff Tanksley, the 37-year-old injured officer was hospitalized, has undergone surgery and remains there in a stable condition.
LEAD, meaning Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, works to keep frequent offenders with mental or substance issues out of the penal system.
Mayor Kim Lund made the announcement on Monday night during Bellingham City Council’s regular meeting.
Nearly 1,600 awards were given out this year to counties across the country.
Bellingham, Blaine and Lynden stayed roughly the same in the year-over-year comparison, with the seat of the county seeing a nearly 1.6% increase in total revenue.
One of the hearings will address the area’s adherence to the Environmental Policy Act.
The closure caused an estimated seven-mile backup on the interstate on Monday afternoon.
Voters in the western portion of Whatcom County will be able to vote on the decision in November.
The hit TV show has received many accolades, and this year is no different.
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