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Construction of the Civic Campus is scheduled to begin this fall. 

Washington secured the most funding of any state, with nearly $40 million, the vast majority of which went towards Washington State Ferries.

Hobbs called the plan a “direct threat” to every eligible voter in the country and denounced federal interference in state elections.

Lummi Chairman Anthony Hillaire later read a statement from the fisherman’s family on social media, criticizing the U.S. Coast Guard for a slow response. 

Results from the feasibility study are expected to be released this fall.

Another nearly $1.8 million will be divvied up among seven counties including Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit to offer assistance in helping landowners to reduce shoreline armoring.

Before her firing, the former health director says she reported several instances of bullying and hostility from the County Executive, which caused her to experience mental health issues from the hostile environment.

Construction on the project was delayed in 2024 and is currently waiting for the busy summer season to end.

Under the ordinance, healthy trees that are at least 36″ in diameter cannot be cut down and violators can be fined between $800 and $5,000 for each instance.

The commission expects that community members will have input on the final candidates during a public forum.