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The majority of the facilities are located in western Washington, with the nearest one being the Indian Ridge Youth Camp near Arlington, though it has since been demolished.

Part of the planning includes ways to cut traffic fatalities and make transportation more accessible.  

The interim Medical Examiner is expected to begin his role with the county following the council’s next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

A recount was ordered after Upthegrove posted an even smaller lead immediately following the primary. 

Whatcom County Superior Court ruled that the initiative to repeal the childcare fund was functionally invalid.

The board argues that if the project is approved, it would undo work to restore salmon and other native fish populations within Hansen Creek.

Union members now get to vote on the new contract next month between Sept. 11 and 12 and, if approved, will be voted on by the city council at their next meeting.

The Salish Seawalk, Squalkway to Heaven and the Pier of Subdued Excitement were among the most popular choices submitted by community members.

The county has not heard back after asking Trump’s campaign to reimburse the county for security costs during his rally at the Lynden Fairgrounds in May of 2016.

The union, Local 1937, represents non-uniformed city employees in departments like parks, public works and libraries.