Section: Local

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Humane Society continues to take in abandoned “doodles”

They are asking anyone with information about where the strays came from to contact them.
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Birch Bay Waterslides closes for season after accident

They also cite smokey conditions and reduced staff as other reasons for closing early.
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Trial of Bellingham Schools administrators delayed again

All three administrators have pleaded not guilty to gross misdemeanor charges of failing to report a student’s sexual assault to police or protective services.
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State prohibits PSE from telling customers about upcoming rate hike

The Utilities and Transportation Commission reportedly argued that explaining the new charge would result in “lengthy and confusing bills,” which led to their decision to block PSE from notifying customers.
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Bellingham man hit and killed on Guide Meridian

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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Highway 20 closed again due to wildfires

There’s no estimated reopening date.
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New program hopes to cut costs for students in Ferndale

About 58% of students in the district came from low-income households last year, according to executive director Tracy Diehl.
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Twin City Foods recalls frozen vegetables over listeria concerns

Anyone who purchased the affected products can return them for a full refund.
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Tokitae’s ashes will return to Salish Sea

Her body was cut into pieces and preserved with plans to make castings for displays of her skeleton.
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Air quality “unhealthy” for parts of Whatcom County

N95 masks are strongly recommended if you plan on spending any time outside.
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