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Similar trends are being reported in other areas of the state and along the west coast.
Bellingham’s minimum wage is currently a dollar higher than the state’s and it will jump to $2 above starting on May 1, 2025.
The PAC has several initiatives on the November general election ballot.
New plates will be non-embossed to save on manual labor until the shortage is over.
The loss of funding would likely lead to hiring freezes or layoffs, delays to new programs and the possible closure of existing programs.
The county is calling on the community for tips on possible locations and has posted shelter employee job openings.
The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources have announced this month’s investment list.
The report sheds new light on the investigation of sexual harassment allegations at the county level.
The Bellingham City Council unanimously approved a purchase of two parcels of land in the Lake Whatcom watershed.
The Dept. of Ecology forecasts the final agreement between the two states and the Canadian province won’t be ready until late 2025 at the earliest.