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Bellingham’s council adopted the plan and Whatcom County Council as well as the Lake Whatcom Water and District Commissioners will vote on the plan in the coming weeks.
The first of two storm systems will hit the region on Wednesday, with winds reaching upwards of 35 mph.
According to the Port, keeping this document up to date qualifies Whatcom County for funding opportunities through various state and federal agencies.
Central Washington was hit the hardest this wildfire season, mainly due to several larger fires burning in the region.
Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.
The two-hour rally featured speeches and performances by local representatives, advocates and artists.
If you see a brightly colored police car roaming around town, it’s all for a good cause.
Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for SNAP and the AG’s Office warns that any delay in that funding could be catastrophic for residents who rely on the program for food.
The swap features both new and used skis, snowboards, boots, clothing and much more.
Currently, the King Mountain neighborhood and the nearby Meridian neighborhood house an estimated 7,800 people with no public parks between the two.