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The district attributes the enrollment drop to a decline in birth rates.
The Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, March 24 to approve more funding to keep ferry rides free for young passengers.
Council members are split on whether to approve the tax themselves or let voters decide.
If disaster strikes – whether at a soccer match, along the border, or during a wildfire – having robust, protected emergency communications could save lives.
If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.
Fourth Corner Punk Fest is set for July 18 and 19 at Evil Bikes in Fairhaven.
The highway is still closed at Diablo Lake due to a large rockslide.
Forecasters are expecting up to a foot of snow in the mountains, including Mount Baker.
The Seahawks will open the NFL season on a Wednesday night while their rivals play across the globe.
All traffic heading northbound is still being diverted at the North Lake Samish exit (exit 246).