Government

Environmental, medical, higher education and bills covering other topics are being discussed in Olympia by local lawmakers.

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

Whatcom Health and Community Services is developing a “Five Year Local Homeless Housing Plan” and looking for feedback by March 7.

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.

The bill is being praised by law enforcement agencies around the state, but some prosecutors argue that the process of getting the vehicle out of the pound may be too complex.

Visit the link on Larsen’s website to watch the meeting live, or call (855) 962-0954 to listen in.

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

HB 4201, which was pre-filed ahead of the 2025 Legislative session, would make passing a school bond possible through a simple majority.

Governor Bob Ferguson applauded the decision on social media, saying the department worked through a weekend to clear its backlog of more than 500 pending requests.