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The trial for the lawsuit against Whatcom County began on Oct. 3 and is expected to last three to five days.
Over a dozen people were arrested earlier this week in connection to the operation that distributed more than 800,000 fentanyl pills across the U.S.
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.