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The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

Prices in Whatcom County and across the state have jumped an average of 20 cents per gallon over the past week.

The request for a noise ordinance was approved by the council’s Public Works and Natural Resources Committee and will be brought before the City Council on Monday night for final approval. 

Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

A bookstore and a bar in Ferndale have announced they are closing up for good in the near future.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.

As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.

Parents and families can contact their child’s school or school district for more information about their student’s assessment results.

The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.

A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.