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The suspect involved was arrested and remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
The health department is advising the community to spread the word about the overdose spike and to carry the overdose reversal medication Naloxone.
Construction is expected to finish in February 2026 and will close a section of the trail.
After conducting a nationwide search, Lund decided to add the deputy director role to public works to help with the department’s wide range of responsibilities.
A local agency has recorded significantly high levels of E. coli near the popular swimming area in Bellingham Bay.
The agency says the event will help prevent boats from becoming abandoned and keep pollution out of the water.
Auction company Crexi will be taking bids for the former Oculis Lodge site starting on June 9.
The contract will take effect on June 1.
Anyone with information is asked to call Burlington Police.
Bellingham is projected to see temperatures as high as 82 degrees, marking the warmest day of the year so far.