Section: Local

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L&I: Sumas farm not at fault in worker’s death, but fined $150K for break violations

The agency says Sarbanand Farms is being fined for late or missed breaks and mealtimes
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Third annual Free Small Farm Expo coming to Lynden Fairgrounds

Hosted by the Whatcom Conservation Distract and Whatcom County Public Works, vistors can see hands-on exhibits with new product demonstartions, small farm tutorials and industry seminars.
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Skagit County Community Justice Center could be removed from contamination list

The Department of Ecology says all recent samples from what use to be the Truck City Truck Stop, met clean up requirements and the site is no longer a human health or environmental threat.
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State Senate passes measure requiring insurers to cover elective abortions

Measure says if the health insurer offers maternity care, it needs to also cover abortions
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Man taken to Harborview after Bellingham hit-and-run

911 caller had told troopers the man was walking in southbound I-5 lanes
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Whatcom County getting nearly $1.3M for recreation and conservation projects

State is awarding $116M to counties for various projects
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87 ft fishing vessel sinks near Neah Bay

Coast Guard rescued fishermen from the Sunnfjord
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January brought down 225 inches of snow on Mount Baker

Mount Baker Ski Area says it’s the most snow they’ve gotten in a January for 20 years
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State Patrol arrests man and finds a large cache of jewelry and watches

Troopers believe items are stolen because of distinctive markings on some of them
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Three Whatcom County residents hurt in crash

Troopers believe drugs or alcohol were involved in crash on Highway 9
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