The bidding process opened on Wednesday, June 7th, and will be open through June 27th.
Small, contained recreational bonfires fueled by seasoned firewood or charcoal will still be allowed.
Whatcom Family Farmers sent a letter to the Department of Ecology and other agencies urging them to prod the Canadian government into addressing the problem.
Troopers closed a portion of the road for an hour and a half during their investigation.
Whatcom County Auditor Diana Bradrick determined that only 1,750 of the collected signatures were legitimate.
Stacy Chapin’s book is available on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble.
About 30,000 people visited North Cascades last year, just 2% of the annual traffic at Mount Ranier National Park.
A final vote authorizing the development ban is set for June 26.
The open house events will be at the Bellingham Police Department and employees will be on hand to answer questions about the positions.
She remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.
