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An outside consultant recommended consolidating Fire Districts 7 and 17, as well as District 18 and the South Whatcom Fire Authority.
Open enrollment for 2026 begins on Nov. 1 through the Washington Healthplanfinder.
On average, water customers will see an average increase of 13.5%, with additional increases planned in the coming years.
The city projects the tax will raise up to $400,000 in revenue next year.
Voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment, local initiatives, numerous council races on the city and county levels, school district directors and a Port of Bellingham seat.
The planning commission is scheduled to make a decision on the proposed changes on Nov. 18.
The DOH is advising program users that some WIC officers may temporarily close as a result of the shutdown.
Conservative political action committee Let’s Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.
County Health and Community Services adds that they’re still hiring on-call shelter attendants, including lead positions.
If approved by the council, Lynden’s expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.