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Major disaster declarations through FEMA can unlock federal support and funding for recovery needs such as public infrastructure repairs and aid for survivors.

The council could either decide to approve the tax or send it to voters on an advisory vote.

The Skagit County Sheriff’s Office says it does not expect to refer any charges to the prosecutor’s office.

Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.

Bellingham Police say that the 27-year-old man was arrested early Thursday, April 9 on suspicion of DUI.

Firefighters from the Samish Way Station worked with Skagit Co. Fire District 14 for over four hours to fight the flames.

The city council voted Wednesday to appoint JoEllen Kesti to the position.

Students pay for the service through an Active Transportation Fee, which will not increase as part of the latest deal.

The coalition of business owners, farmers and industry associations that filed the lawsuit are backed by a legal team with the conservative nonprofit including Rob McKenna and Phil Talmadge.

WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.