Section: Local

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Bellingham food bank back in operation

The food bank is now distributing pre-packaged boxes at several locations with drive-in and walk-up options available
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Inslee orders Washingtonians to stay at home to prevent COVID-19 spread

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered non-essential businesses to close and […]
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Organizers cancel 2020 Ski to Sea race

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — For the first time in 47 years there won’t be a […]
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New website featuring local COVID-19 news now active

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A website dedicated to the local COVID-19 response is up and […]
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COVID-19 cases increase dramatically in Whatcom County

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Confirmed COVID-19 cases are sharply increasing in Whatcom County and […]
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Bellingham City Council considers code changes related to emergency powers of Mayor

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Bellingham City Council is considering some code changes to help […]
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Cherry Point refineries assist Whatcom County command

Phillips 66 Ferndale and BP Cherry point have each given $60,000 toward software at the emergency operations facility, a unified command website, and volunteer training
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Whatcom County philanthropic organizations busy raising funds

The Chuckanut Health Foundation, United Way of Whatcom County, Lhaq’temish Foundation, and the Whatcom Community Foundation are mobilizing philanthropic resources in response to the pandemic
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Skagit County food banks working on safe distribution methods

The Helping Hands will distribute pre-packed food boxes in Sedro-Woolley, Marblemount, and Anacortes, using a drive-through model where people can pull up and open their trunks to be loaded by volunteers
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Lummi Ferry ridership declines, service reduced

The county Public Works Department says the Lummi Island Ferry is seeing declining ridership due to the COVID-19 outbreak, so schedules are being adjusted to save fuel and give crews more time to clean
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