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While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.
That stretch of the riverwalk is expected to reopen sometime in late September.
Smoke is likely coming from ongoing wildfires in BC.
Cyclists are travelling from Seattle to Vancouver in two days starting Saturday.
Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to hit the region from late Friday night into Saturday evening.
Whatcom County’s largest wildfire is now 43% contained as of Thursday.
Experts say there’s no proven way to eradicate the beetle once it’s established.
The department says neither the woman nor her dog were injured by the bear.
It comes after the state DNR confirmed a wildfire in Skagit County was sparked by recreational target shooting.
No one on board required medical attention.