Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu each made presentations and answered questions during the event at Hotel Bellwether.
Matt Huffman has been appointed to the role, filling the position left by former Chief Kevin Turner who took a new role with the City of Burlington.
It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges.
The open seats will be listed on the general election ballot in November.
Washington received about $1.6 billion in federal funding last year to battle wildfires, prepare for emergencies and to improve transportation infrastructure.
The law requires those convicted of serious speeding charges to have a speed limiter installed in their vehicle.
Read more to see who is running for positions on the Whatcom County Council, the Bellingham Port Commission and more.
The bill limits annual rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower.
Rep. Larsen says he’ll share details about his dealings with the Trump administration and answer questions from local residents.
People can offer feedback through an online survey, by phone or in person through May 31.
