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WSDOT says State Route 542 is unsafe to drive on due to winter weather and road damage.
The 39-year-old was arrested in Renton earlier this week.
Items accepted at the transfer station include drywall, insulation, flooring and carpeting as well as furniture and appliances.
Students who volunteer can put those hours towards school or graduation requirements.
Its opening depends on when WSDOT crews finish clearing the Mount Baker Highway.
Two previous shelters that were initially opened in Lynden are now closed.
Ferguson emphasized the need to upgrade infrastructure ahead of future flood events.
Beginning in March 2026, Alaska Airlines will begin round-trip services from Bellingham to Portland.
Lower river levels have led to the reopening of Fir Island Road, which is the main arterial road for residents of Fir Island.
The driver was booked into the Whatcom County Jail just before noon on Thursday, Dec. 18.