Section: Local

Open enrollment for plans in 2022 is November 1st through December 15th, but some may qualify for a special enrollment period.

Governor Jay Inslee wrote to the White House COVID-19 coordinator asking that Department of Defense medical personnel be deployed to assist with what he calls “the current hospital crisis.”

The ban on land and water border crossings from Canada has been extended until October 21st.

DNR Commissioner Hillary Franz says it’s been a long, challenging wildfire season, but recent rains and shifting weather conditions mean we’re turning the corner and the threat of fires has subsided.

Participants must be 18 years or older, in good health with no significant allergies, and have not contracted COVID-19.

The Seattle Times reports that 310 acres of land have been sold at their Frederickson facility in Pierce County.

Whatcom Emergency Management reported that 7500 Puget Sound Energy customers were without electricity on Saturday morning, September 18th.

Investigators say that a woman threatened and robbed an employee at JJs In and Out on Douglas Ave Friday morning, September 17th.

The Bellingham City Council will convene today, Monday, September 20th, for the first in series of sessions strictly limited to public comments. The special sessions are a brainchild of Council President Hannah Stone who says the traditional 15 minute public comment period during meetings isn’t sufficient.

King County is requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter bars, restaurants and other businesses and large outdoor events.