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Briefly: Lynden and the surrounding areas in the news, Feb. 2, 2022
Washington communities eligible for FEMA Public Assistance LACEY, Wash. – Local and tribal governments and certain nonprofit organizations in communities affected by the severe storms, ...
Price gouging, fraud reported after Whatcom flooding
LACEY, Wash. — The State of Washington and local officials have received reports that some contractors are engaging in price gouging or fraud in rebuilding flood survivors’ homes. ...
Infrastructure fails at Whatcom County Jail
Visitation suspended indefinitely BELLINGHAM — Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has reported that an aging infrastructure coupled with outdated components has resulted in a breakdown ...
Buildable Lands Study will look at what’s actually happening
By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The county and its cities are going through a state-required “buildable lands analysis” to see how well their growth planning lines up with ...
Recovery assistance dates extended
By Elisa Claassen For the Record NORTH WHATCOM – Two flood recovery meetings were presented over the weekend to North Whatcom County residents: Friday, Jan. 28 at Nooksack Valley ...
Ferndale homicide suspect arrested in Arizona
FERNDALE — Miguel-Angel Miranda was arrested on Friday, Jan. 28 in Phoenix, Arizona in connection with the recent Ferndale shooting and homicide on Jan. 23. Shortly after midnight ...
Gov. Inslee signs bill to delay long-term care implementation
By Juan Morfin Washington State Journal Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws ...
Talking toward flood prevention action
At Jan. 17 roundtable discussion, small-town mayors start getting specific By Cal Bratt For the Record WHATCOM — The effort to prevent future Nooksack River flooding must be multi-pronged ...
Future fund would help close income gap, supporters say
Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Young adults will be able to access a fund years from now to give them a boost if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at narrowing the gap between ...
Salmon habitat rules would restrict agricultural uses
Brooklynn Hillemann Washington State Journal Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover. But opponents worry farmers will pay a price. ...