The city will use the funds to remove toxic waste from the Cornwall Avenue Landfill Site, which used to be a wood treatment facility and municipal waste landfill.
Whatcom Fire District 14 urges people to be careful and says this is the fifth high-angle rescue at the falls this year.
The suspect was charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection to a non-fatal shooting of two deputies in 2022.
Anyone with information on Ronald Williams’ location is asked to call the Bellingham Police non-emergency line.
A permanent ban on open burning remains in effect for all cities within Whatcom County.
Ecology’s “Simple As That” campaign launched on Sept. 13.
The event will celebrate Skagit Valley’s agricultural heritage and craft beer scene while supporting local farmers and brewers.
Concern over impacts on workers and consumers prompted the measure.
It’s an increase from the roughly 9% rate increase in 2024 and comes as the rates have risen in every year since 2022.
If the workers reject the contract, a work stoppage would begin on Sept. 13 at midnight.