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If approved by the council, Lynden’s expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.
Port staff will present the strategy to a community advisory committee in Point Roberts on Oct. 16 before getting feedback from residents.
As part of the agreement, the farm will install telemetric water meters that will allow Ecology to monitor the site and make sure RAN doesn’t have any more violations.
Participants have until Oct. 20 to register, and voting opens on Oct. 24.
Long saw an expansion of the organization during his tenure, working in a variety of sectors within Whatcom County.
The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired.
The center says Narcan alone was not enough, and the response required ongoing breathing support.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, it will add a dime to a $100 purchase.
Using a program to evaluate areas with high collision rates and certain types of structures, Public Works is recommending lower speed limits in many locations in the city.
WCHCS is urging residents that have the items to not consume them and either throw them away or return them to the company.