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A federal judge in Seattle unfreezes $875 million in federal funds for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, benefiting Washington state. The injunction allows Washington to access approximately $55 million of its original $71 million allocation under the National EV Infrastructure program.
Whatcom County Auditor’s office will conduct tours of the election center from July 29 to July 31. Participants can observe ballot processing and learn about election security measures. Tours last under an hour and require a reservation.
Residents in Whatcom County defied upgraded fire danger levels by using fireworks over the weekend, prompting 68 fire-related calls. During the same period, local law enforcement arrested 16 individuals for DUIs, with nearly 250 DUI arrests recorded in Bellingham this year.
Whatcom County Health and Community Services will host a free vaccination clinic for children aged 18 and under on July 8. The clinic, located at 800 E. Chestnut Street, will offer routine vaccinations from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., including MMR and polio vaccines.
Two women from British Columbia sustained injuries in a crash on I-5 near Bellingham. The 62-year-old driver fell asleep, causing the vehicle to roll off the road. Both women were hospitalized, with the driver at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and the passenger at Harborview Medical Center.
A shooting in Sedro-Woolley, WA, left one person dead and five others injured at Memorial Park on July 5. Police arrested a suspect and recovered two firearms from the scene, urging witnesses to provide additional information.
A 46-year-old man faces multiple charges following his arrest related to a series of storage unit burglaries in Bellingham, WA. Police recovered over $8,400 in stolen items, including a firearm, after identifying him through surveillance footage and his access code usage at the storage facility.
Whatcom County celebrates the Fourth of July with various events, including a pancake breakfast, street fair, and fireworks at Blaine-Birch Bay Park. Semiahmoo Resort hosts a weekend of activities, while Bellingham's fireworks will be visible from multiple locations. Families can enjoy the Fairhaven Chicken Fest and a baseball game featuring the Bellingham Bells.
Whatcom County upgraded its fire danger level to “high” ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. The Fire Marshal's Office urges residents to practice fireworks safety to prevent wildfires, including using fireworks in legal areas and keeping water nearby.
Bellingham City Council plans to discuss potential utility rate increases aimed at funding essential upgrades to aging infrastructure. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday at City Hall, with options for community members to attend in person or via Zoom.