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State law currently prohibits cities from regulating rent levels themselves.

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says it’s increasing shelter security following the incident and police will be doing extra patrols near it on Wednesday night.

Police detectives and fire investigators are both working to determine the cause of the fire.

The Northwest Clean Air Agency says that stagnant air and a lack of wind is preventing smoke particles from clearing out of the area.

More active weather systems are forecast to move in next week, likely bringing rain to western Whatcom County and snow to the Cascades.

The district is currently accepting applications for two task forces by the end of the month.

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says that corrections deputies discovered the inmate on Sunday night.

The Department of Licensing is encouraging people who need to get any licensing service to get them done prior to the scheduled closures.

The WSDOT program will offer $1,200 and $300 rebates to qualifying residents who buy an e-bike, depending on their household income level.

The housing project includes plans for over 120 affordable rental units for low-income families and seniors, with a childcare center that could serve up to 100 kids at a time.