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The Downtown Bellingham Partnership honored 12 individuals, organizations and spaces that have significantly contributed to the vibrancy and vitality of downtown Bellingham.
Members of the boards and committees will advise the county council on a variety of local topics.
Applicants were encouraged to send ideas for projects that could boost downtown’s aesthetic appeal and liveliness using $250,000 in lodging tax funds.
Washington state has joined nearly a dozen of other states in banning the practice, though there are a few exceptions to the rule.
The Skagit River in Mount Vernon, meanwhile, is forecast to jump well above action stage, though no flooding is currently in the forecast.
WSDOT has not disclosed a reason for the closures, but they are encouraging drivers to use the Bow Hill rest areas instead.
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 state already offers some property tax reductions for seniors who meet certain income thresholds, but this new bill would apply regardless of their household income.
The League of American Bicyclists says the state has made more efforts to improve safety for riders.