The cleanup is expected to begin later this year and will take roughly three years for the entire site.
AG Brown says that he and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Oregon took joint action against the executive order.
The bill, SB 5181, passed through the state Senate yesterday, Feb. 6 on a party-line vote of 30-19.
Trips from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. would have a goal of arriving in 2 hours and 45 minutes, more than an hour quicker than the current trip.
Two of the largest federal employee unions in the country warned their members against accepting the offer, one saying that employees that take the offer may not be guaranteed its benefits.
Blaine Border Patrol says it’s seen over 85 illegal drive-throughs since 2023.
The Bellingham Plan will be adopted into legislation by June of 2026.
Proponents of fluoride argue it prevents tooth decay and can save on dental bills, while critics call it involuntary medication that could be dangerous.
Discussions will start off with a meeting between bond consultants, the county council and the Finance Advisory Board in mid-February.
The closure is due to the city holding its first all-staff meeting in years.
