The initiative would need around 400,000 signatures before the July 2 deadline.
The Executive’s Office will be giving an update on the county’s finances at an upcoming county council meeting.
Additional details regarding the park’s decision were not immediately available.
Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.
Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.
The state is still seeing its highest rates in five years amid a tough job market.
The waterfront site will host local vendors, activities and several major events during the summer.
A new report found that nearly 15% of ground floor space is vacant of the heart of downtown.
40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.
Upon completion of an expansion in Bellingham, the company says it would provide up to 125 new jobs by the end of the year.