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Local governments join forces to stop spread of COVID-19

Mayors of Lynden, Ferndale, Nooksack, Sumas, Blaine, and Bellingham along with tribal leaders and public officials comprise the new Whatcom Unified Command, which will tackle issues like border crossings and economic impacts
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Ferndale School District delays levy request

The Ferndale School Board will delay the School Programs and Operations Levy request, likely until the August election
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Ferndale School District begins meal distribution for students

Starting Friday, meals will be served to Ferndale School District students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 1 pm at several schools in the district including Ferndale High School and Skyline Elementary
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WTA buses go fare free

Whatcom Transportation Authority announced on social media Wednesday that buses, including fixed route and paratransit buses, will be fare free
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Lynden woman charged in 2009 murder case

Kellee Kristine Sorensen and Cedric Joseph Marks were both charged on the 11th anniversary of April Pease’s disappearance
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Bellingham Food Bank suspends distributions

In a Facebook post the food bank said it couldn’t continue to operate and adhere to the safety recommendations enacted throughout the state
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Retailers close to public amid coronavirus concerns

Seattle, WASH. — Several retail stores have announced that they will temporarily close their […]
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Grocery stores reserve hours for at-risk shoppers

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Some grocery stores are setting special hours for vulnerable shoppers amid […]
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Officials close border between U.S. and Canada

WASHINGTON, D.C. — There has been a dramatic decrease in the amount of Canadians […]
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Seven COVID-19 cases confirmed in Whatcom County

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Whatcom County. The Whatcom County […]
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