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Did you know approximately 90% of all wildfires are human-caused? Meanwhile, fires in the home might or might not be the residents’ fault – but will 100% affect them.

Before her firing, the former health director says she reported several instances of bullying and hostility from the County Executive, which caused her to experience mental health issues from the hostile environment.

Entries are being accepted free of charge now through Oct. 1.

While the forecast tsunami was not a disaster on any level, it was, on every level, a good thing for us in Whatcom County. Why? Because of all we learned.

The department says some residents have lost tens of thousands of dollars to these scams in recent weeks.

The suspect vehicle hit an unoccupied car in the store parking lot before fleeing the scene. Police believe the driver may have also been involved in a theft inside the store.

The 61-year-old man who fired the shots was arraigned in Whatcom County Superior Court on Friday morning and could face up to life in prison.

Drivers should expect delays in Seattle this weekend and overnight in north Bellingham starting Sunday night.

Anyone who sees an illegal fire that’s actively burning or appears dangerous should still call 9-1-1 immediately.

Preparations include temporary coffer dams installed at the site, which will collect rainwater in order to be pumped out to tanks if needed.