The Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, March 24 to approve more funding to keep ferry rides free for young passengers.

Council members are split on whether to approve the tax themselves or let voters decide.

If disaster strikes – whether at a soccer match, along the border, or during a wildfire – having robust, protected emergency communications could save lives.

If the proposal is approved by the County Council, the county would buy the property for its assessed value of $4.07 million.

Seattle, which has lost eight of 10, has not won since beating the Panthers 6-2 at home on March 15.

The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission. 

The man is facing a felony charge ahead of what could be his fifth DUI conviction.

They say the victim and suspect knew each other but haven’t released many other details about the investigation.