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WSP did not say whether the driver of the car will face any charges.
This is an unofficial, unsponsored event, and tickets to ride in a balloon will be extremely limited and priced at $575 per person.
He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $40,000 bail.
He is accused of unlawful sexual contact with a child under 13.
The Ferndale Arts Commission hosts free community events, and brings murals, sculptures and music to town.
The driver of the car left the scene but was later located by Everson Police.
They are again encouraging citizen scientists to take part in their trapping program for the invasive Northern Giant Hornet.
The bidding process opened on Wednesday, June 7th, and will be open through June 27th.
Small, contained recreational bonfires fueled by seasoned firewood or charcoal will still be allowed.
Whatcom Family Farmers sent a letter to the Department of Ecology and other agencies urging them to prod the Canadian government into addressing the problem.