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Grant funding will cover the installation of new sensors near the border to help streamline traffic wait times.
The pilot project will run through the end of 2025 before the county decides whether to keep it in place.
The 14-year-old boy’s parents sued the city earlier this year over the incident that occurred in February 2022.
As Whatcom County faces a tightening budget, an advocate is calling for a change in how the county helps its unhoused.
The interim ordinance comes after Mayor Lund’s executive order to expand housing options in Bellingham.
Members of the boards and committees will advise the county council on a variety of local topics.
Applicants were encouraged to send ideas for projects that could boost downtown’s aesthetic appeal and liveliness using $250,000 in lodging tax funds.
Washington state has joined nearly a dozen of other states in banning the practice, though there are a few exceptions to the rule.
The state already offers some property tax reductions for seniors who meet certain income thresholds, but this new bill would apply regardless of their household income.
Anyone interested can pre-schedule an appointment online or walk in to get a vaccine, which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.