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Lower river levels have led to the reopening of Fir Island Road, which is the main arterial road for residents of Fir Island.

The driver was booked into the Whatcom County Jail just before noon on Thursday, Dec. 18. 

Whatcom Strong says nearly 700 households have reached out for help in the days since last week’s flooding.

Whatcom County saw better numbers than the state average, with 3.9% unemployment rate for this September, hovering at the same as last year’s.

The decision comes after voters approved a measure to expand the Port commission from three to five members.

The commissioner of the NBA announced yesterday that the league will decide whether it will expand in 2026 and specifically named Seattle as a target city.

Since 2011, Chuckanut Bay Distillery has crafted locally made spirits in Bellingham.

This closure is in addition to the culvert failure on Hannegan between Bakerview and Van Wyck Roads. 

Chandler Stephenson, Shane Wright and Jordan Eberle scored goals for the Kraken, who have lost Kraken have lost nine of last 10 games.

Residents said they were worried about service disruptions, lack of stamp sales and even the possibility that the Post Office could close down.