If the Port wants to expand its board, it will need to put the vote before the entire county.
As Whatcom County faces a tightening budget, an advocate is calling for a change in how the county helps its unhoused.
The building was declared a total loss shortly after the fire and was demolished. The Bellingham Fire Department could not determine the cause of the fire and closed the case.
The county council will hold a public hearing on the change on Jan. 14, 2025.
Members of the boards and committees will advise the county council on a variety of local topics.
Washington state has joined nearly a dozen of other states in banning the practice, though there are a few exceptions to the rule.
Last year, the campaign netted 17 DUI arrests in the final two weeks of the year.
Additionally, a minor coastal flooding advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday for western Whatcom County.
The League of American Bicyclists says the state has made more efforts to improve safety for riders.
The man faces several charges, including assault, reckless driving and driving without a valid license.
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