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The grant program gives funding so development rights can be bought, offering the opportunity for farming in the future.
The ideal developer, team or partnership would have concrete plans for a larger library, new childcare center and multifamily housing units.
The state Office of Financial Management cites several economic factors for the decline.
Both hearings will take place Tuesday in the Whatcom County Council Chambers.
Protect Mud Bay Cliffs (PMBC) said they filed the appeal to the Bellingham City Council on Thursday, June 18.
The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that’s been extended four times.
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Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.
The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.
In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can’t be solved without steady work opportunities.
Regulators say Bitcoin Depot’s kiosks charged up to 42% above market rates.