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Bellingham opened an online survey for residents to provide feedback on the design of the Holly Street bike corridor. Input is accepted until September 30, with construction expected to finish by summer 2027.
A Lummi Nation Police officer was hospitalized after being shot by a suspect who later fled the scene. The suspect, identified as Javier Pena Flores, was arrested in Ferndale later that day. Sheriff Donnell Tanksley condemned the attack as unprovoked and emphasized the threat to public safety posed by violence against law enforcement.
The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks ahead of the trade deadline, sending pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi in return. Naylor, batting .292 with 11 home runs this season, is set to make his Mariners debut tonight against the Angels. The Mariners aim to build on their recent victory over the Angels, having won 4-2 in their last matchup.
Bellingham Technical College and Skagit Valley College received over $1.5 million in grants for workforce development. The funding aims to enhance education in process technology and modernize fire and EMT programs to better prepare students for employment.
Bacterial pollution has prompted the temporary closure of Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park, according to Whatcom County health officials. Swimmers should avoid the area until enterococcus bacteria levels decrease, as these pathogens can pose health risks, particularly to children and individuals with chronic illnesses. Warning signs will be posted at the beach until further notice.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 10-2, racking up 17 hits on July 23. Brice Turang led the charge with three hits and three RBIs, while Quinn Priester secured his ninth win, allowing two runs over seven innings. The Mariners, missing home run leader Cal Raleigh, struggled against Milwaukee's offense.
Vaccination rates for Whatcom County students dropped to just under 86%, falling below the Washington state average of nearly 90%. This marks the lowest rate in five years, with Blaine district leading and Nooksack Valley trailing in immunizations.
Whatcom County Jail may require nearly 500 beds upon completion, according to expert Eric Ratts. The current jail has 211 beds, and projections suggest the new facility will need at least 720 beds by 2050 due to population growth. The jail is set to open by summer 2028.
Erika Lautenbach, former Health Director of Whatcom County, has taken on a new role as Chief Administrative Officer for the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. She was previously terminated from her county position in March after a dispute with County Executive Satpal Sidhu over leadership priorities.
Bryan Kohberger received a life sentence for the stabbings of four University of Idaho students, with police documents revealing unsettling incidents at their rental home weeks prior. These incidents included a reported unknown man watching one victim and a door found ajar days before the attack. The investigation involved extensive efforts by law enforcement to connect Kohberger to the murders.