Yesterday, Governor Inslee announced a Stay Home, Stay Healthy Executive Order, the best tool we currently have to slow the spread of COVID-19. This decision is a proven strategy that will save lives. We know that this is a disruptive and alarming change for many of us. It’s going to require that we make some […]
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Bellingham Mayor Announces Economic Relief for Community
Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood signed an order late yesterday (March 19, 2020) extending payment deadlines for City utility, B & O tax, and lease payments, and waiving corresponding late penalties. “We anticipate these changes – and other City actions and decisions to come in the days ahead – will be welcome relief for those affected,” […]
Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center moving Partnership with Bellingham School District to provide larger space to meet COVID-related need
Whatcom Unified Command: COVID-19 Joint Information Center Friday, March 20, 2020 Media Contact: Claudia Murphy, 360-815-2701 cmurphy@cob.org Lighthouse Mission’s Drop-In Center moving Partnership with Bellingham School District to provide larger space to meet COVID-related need In response to COVID-19 and related state proclamations, as well as to address the needs of a vulnerable […]
First Whatcom County Resident Dies From Coronavirus (COVID-19)
BELLINGHAM, WA – Today a Whatcom County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. The individual was a male in his 60s. “Our sympathies go to his family and friends.” said Greg Stern, Whatcom County Health Officer. “It is deeply saddening to lose a member of our community in this way.” The individual was […]
WHATCOM UNIFIED COMMAND CREATES INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE
Whatcom Unified Command: COVID-19 Joint Information Center March 18, 2020 Media Contact: Claudia Murphy, 360-815-2701, cmurphy@cob.org WHATCOM UNIFIED COMMAND CREATES INTERNATIONAL TASK FORCE BORDER CROSSING CHALLENGES TO BE ADDRESSED, AND MITIGATED Following today’s announcement by both United States and Canadian federal governments that the US-Canadian border may be closing in an effort to […]