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January 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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WASHINGTON STATE: “Washington rallies to support flooding victims: Here's how you can help” komonews.com/news/local/w... - KOMO News

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Washington rallies to support flooding victims: Here's how you can help
A relentless week of heavy flooding has wreaked havoc across western Washington, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Homes have been destroyed, and nume
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December 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Here is the Washington State code regarding state and local law enforcement agency interactions with ICE.

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RCW 10.93.160: Immigration and citizenship status—Law enforcement agency restrictions.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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In a groundbreaking meeting, Whatcom County's Legal and Justice Systems Committee recognized the unceded lands of Indigenous peoples while welcoming veteran Wendy Jones to tackle systemic injustices in the region.

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Legal and Justice Committee welcomes Wendy Jones for insights on systemic issues
Committee chair acknowledges land heritage before introducing veteran Wendy Jones to discuss legal injustices.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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Whatcom County is reshaping its Salary Commission to ensure fair pay for public officials, but some are questioning the lack of oversight in its appointments.

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County Executive appoints members to salary commission with diverse expertise
County executive selects four members for salary commission based on experience in four categories.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Pretrial agencies in Whatcom County are stepping up their game with a collaborative webinar aimed at enhancing communication and best practices statewide!

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Pretrial agencies enhance communication with upcoming webinar initiative
Pretrial agencies prepare for a webinar to facilitate effective communication statewide.
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February 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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The recent Forest Resilience Task Force meeting revealed significant concerns over local expertise loss as two key members withdrew, prompting urgent calls for community engagement in shaping the Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan.

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Task Force Advances Lake Whatcom Forest Management Plan Review Ahead of August Approval
Task force discusses work plan milestones and addresses task force member withdrawal concerns.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Whatcom County's reentry services are critically underfunded, leaving many former inmates without the support they need to successfully reintegrate into society.

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Whatcom County committee hears reentry simulation findings, asks for accountability on Project 11 commitments
Presenters at the Justice Project Oversight and Planning Committee meeting said reentry after jail remains under-resourced in Whatcom County and urged the county to report progress on Project 11, which includes staffing and a proposed reentry center with an estimated $6 million capital cost and ongoing operating expenses.
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October 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Kulshan rising above Baker Lake.

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May 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Whatcom County's Charter Review Commission is tackling the crucial difference between elected representation and unelected influence in governance—are you ready to find out how your voice is being shaped?

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Elected Board reviews voter recommendation process amid concerns over unelected authority
Board member highlights distinction between elected officials and unelected bodies in decision-making.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Exciting developments are underway for the Stewart Mountain Community Forest as Whatcom County officials gear up for crucial collaboration with tribal and land trust representatives!

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Whatcom County officials discuss next steps for Stewart Mountain Community Forest project
County staff to meet with tribal and land trust representatives to advance forest management plans.
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July 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Several addt’l bands of convection have now developed over eastern Metro #Vancouver & Fraser Valley and S in #WhatcomCounty— heads up, as there’s an slight risk of a lightning strike associated w/ these bands but more likely in the mtns. 620p PT

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May 8, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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US/Canadian #tariffs could lead to rotting berry islands in places like #Whatcom County, where #farmers may not be able to get their fruit to processing or cold storage. “How do we in such a short window handle that?” asked Paul Sangha.

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Blueberry bust: Hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars blueberry biz in the Northwest and Canada act as one, tariffs could complicate the relationship - Northwest Public Broadcasting
Snow melts in drops off bare blueberry bush twigs at a sprawling farm in Franklin County in Washington state. (Credit: Anna King / NWPB) Listen (Runtime 2:47) Read At one […]
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April 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Whatcom County's Charter Review Commission is setting a powerful example of democracy in action, fostering collaboration and addressing vital concerns about election integrity!

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Whatcom County Charter Review Commissioners praised for collaborative efforts and election integrity
Citizens commend Whatcom County commissioners for cooperation and electoral security advocacy.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Boosting our economy while supporting local farmers is a win-win! Excited for our community to gain this resource!

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Cairnspring Mills, Port of Skagit celebrate granary expansion
Community members huddled under canopies in a downpour Thursday to celebrate Cairnspring Mills’s granary expansion at the Port of Skagit’s Bayview Business Park.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Critical gaps in data access could be hindering justice in Whatcom County—are we ready to bridge the divide?

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Court technology discussion reveals gaps in data access among justice departments
Participants address data accessibility issues across mental health, public defender, and prosecutor systems.
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June 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Event organizer Ellie Steensma Corbin tells Dillon the event needs more local businesses to step up and host a booth or even educational presentations.

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WANTED: Local Businesses To Support Ag, Trades Career Fair For Whatcom Teens
Hundreds of Whatcom County high school students will get to learn more about what their futures could look like at Whatcom Family Farmers' upcoming career fair focusing on agriculture and the trades. ...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Whatcom County's task force is taking bold steps to reshape crisis response and recidivism strategies—are we finally moving toward a more effective system?

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Whatcom task force adopts two legislative priorities for crisis response centers, forms recidivism work group and approves year-end report
Whatcom County's IPRTF on Dec. 15 approved its year-end report, adopted two legislative priorities to adjust crisis-response-center (CRC) provisos and seek sustainable operating funding, and formed a volunteer work group to refine a three-pillar recidivism framework; several motions passed with one recorded abstention.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Gratified to see our community coming together to support the food bank and our neighbors.

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November 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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WASHINGTON STATE: “How to check if roads are closed in your area | Atmospheric river drenches western Washington” www.king5.com/article/weat... - @king5news.bsky.social

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How to check if roads are closed in your area | Atmospheric river drenches western Washington
Heavy rainfall is causing significant flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay updated with local road closures to avoid putting yourself in danger.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Whatcom County is at a crossroads as the debate over ranked choice voting ignites fierce opposition and passionate support, raising questions about the future of local democracy.

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Whatcom County discusses opposition to ranked choice voting proposal
Commissioners hear strong public dissent against ranked choice voting during community meeting.
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May 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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The Bellingham Rock sits right in the path of a fish passage improvement project, and could be destroyed if it doesn't find a new home. Keith Cook hopes to save the iconic rock. #fox13 #fox13seattle #bellingham #washington #whatcomcounty @fox13seattle.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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3/4 If salmon recovery has any hope of success, it will be with the green open space that agriculture preserves, not pavement that generates polluted stormwater. Certainly not all of these issues are local, but there are things that can be done that would provide some hope.

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January 3, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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A couple/few lightning strikes detected with these convective cells that have developed over the Cascades and Cascade foothills of #WhatcomCounty about 25km SE of Abbotsford… Probably heard up in #CultusLake!

CASAG - Super-Res Reflectivity 3 15:27 #BCStorm #wawx #BCwx #BCstorm
May 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Looking down at the parking lot and picnic area at Twin Lakes, with Goat Mountain in the distance on the right.
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Looking down at the parking lot and picnic area at Twin Lakes, with Goat Mountain in the distance on the right.
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM