The first break-in reported was at Serendipity at approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday morning.
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.