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.
Skagit County will also see funds from the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board.
The federal government was supposed to award grants beginning July 1, but just a day before, the states received notice from the government that this funding was to be reviewed.