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The settlement also ends the Sacklers’ control of Purdue Pharma and prevents them from selling opioids in the U.S.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads directly to Decker’s arrest.
Federal officers are also assisting in the investigation, and the sheriff thanks the public for the many tips and offers of help and equipment that have come from the public.
Dozens of price discrepancies were found in Washington state as well as in five other states throughout the country.
Washington received about $1.6 billion in federal funding last year to battle wildfires, prepare for emergencies and to improve transportation infrastructure.
Five stores remain open in Whatcom County, including three in Bellingham, one in Ferndale and another in Lynden.
The cuts have resulted in laboratories having limited testing for some infectious diseases and early childhood learning programs left unsure of future funds, among others.
Investigators ruled out terrorism as a motive and said more charges are possible.
Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.
The man was arrested near the border in December 2023.