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The council also voted unanimously to move forward with consideration of a new, one-tenth of one percent sales tax that would fund the city’s criminal justice services.

Recent surveys by the state Department of Ecology have found that endangered Chinook are still active on spawning ground in the North Fork.

The city expects the project to be complete by spring 2026.  

The funds will support those students with childcare services so they’re able to focus more on their studies.

In addition to the new date designation, the resolution also supports the creation of debate clubs and other opportunities for students to engage in civil discourse.

The group says rising vessel traffic in the Salish Sea poses a higher risk of accidents and adds more underwater noise and pollution that can harm marine life, such as endangered Southern Resident orcas. 

The woman was charged after purchasing waterfowl carcasses and black bear parts from an undercover agent.

Work will be done to remove the trees on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to avoid major commuting hours.

The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

Prices in Whatcom County and across the state have jumped an average of 20 cents per gallon over the past week.