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Major disaster declarations through FEMA can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.
The council could either decide to approve the tax or send it to voters on an advisory vote.
The city council voted Wednesday to appoint JoEllen Kesti to the position.
The coalition of business owners, farmers and industry associations that filed the lawsuit are backed by a legal team with the conservative nonprofit including Rob McKenna and Phil Talmadge.
There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.
Officers will carry preloaded debit cards they can give to people for urgent, short-term needs.
State officials have already begun the work to protect the state’s lands against blazes, including hiring seasonal fire fighters and clearing brush.
Those interested have until Aug. 3 to apply for the position.
The levy seeks to make upgrades to existing schools within the district.
United Way of Whatcom County says it will have to find new funding sources to continue offering the program.