The department wants to get ahead what they expect will be a great increase in compostable materials over the next decade.
The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.
Witnesses extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived, no one was injured.
Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.
Additional housing for seniors will be available when Phase 2 of the project ends in spring 2027.
Changes to some state tax codes and a boost to some retirement accounts are among the new measures.
If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.
Rescue crews had until sunset to find the group due to their remote location.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.
Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.