The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.
Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.
Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.
Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.
They’re asking anyone in Blaine or Birch Bay that may have had their tools stolen before April 23 to contact them with proof of ownership.
Any driver caught speeding by traffic cameras in a work zone will be fined $125 if they’re caught for the first time.
Health and Community Services adds that their operating costs ran $93,000 below their budget limit allocated by the Whatcom County Council.
EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.