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New and practical items will be collected at Barkley Woods Coffee in Bellingham.
Campsites are open from mid-April through October 31st.
The flood watch warning was issued Friday morning after previous forecasts did not predict flooding in the area.
The shelter can hold up to 45 beds but more may be added in the event of severe weather nights.
The report says $700,000 has already been raised for the project from the private sector.
Washington is home to 47 state-owned safety rest areas, including two in Custer.
Forecasters expect up to three feet of snow in the Cascades.
Julio Ortiz-Ortiz is said to have targeted vulnerable men by offering them food and shelter.
The inmate now faces several additional felony charges.
Bistro Estelle’s team of chefs also run the meat focused Carnal on State Street along with their burger and chicken sandwich joint Accomplice.