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The Whatcom County Council is expected to receive a full report in the coming months on how to mitigate flood risk going forward.
Meanwhile, time is running out to drop off your flood debris for free.
Currently, the law names only methamphetamine and its related byproducts and active ingredients as grounds for that felony charge.
Though western Washington was hit with historic flooding in last month, forecasters say the warm temps prevented an increase to snowpack outside of the highest peaks.
If passed, the bill would prevent law enforcement agencies to use the cameras for reasons outside of enforcing state and federal law, barring immigration enforcement.
If verified, the two initiatives are likely to go to voters in November.
Emergency repair work is expected to begin soon on the Mount Baker Highway.
Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for the state’s SNAP recipients, which covers some grocery costs for over 24,000 Whatcom County residents.
Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.
The county recently released its final report after two years of the pilot project.