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Financial literacy

Answers for your financial questions

Hosted by: Lyn Peters

Lyn Peters is Director of Communications, Financial Education & Outreach for the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. She will call on the experts within the Department of Financial Institutions to answer your financial questions. The department seeks to regulate financial services to protect and educate the public and promote economic vitality. Lyn has been with the department since June 2007. Prior to finding a new calling within the financial literacy outreach programs, she worked as a reporter, editor and readership editor in the newspaper industry. She has worked in communities throughout our state and understands that Washingtonians from all walks of life want the financial freedom to live the life of their dreams. Working for the department, she hopes to help at least a few folks get the information they need to do just that.

Rules of the Road



Hosted by: Sgt. Tim Coley

Sergeant Tim Coley works for the Washington State Patrol at the Bellingham Detachment. He will answer your questions about the rules of the road, safe driving habits and general police practices. More information can be found at wsp.wa.gov.

Swine flu answers



Hosted by: Whatcom County Health Department

Greg Stern, M.D., has been the Whatcom County Health Officer since 1998. He and other public health professionals at the Whatcom County Health Department will answer your questions about influenza and the current swine flu outbreak.

Water Conservation



Hosted by: Anitra Accetturo

Anitra Accetturo is the Water Conservation Specialist for Bellingham Public Works. She has been working in the water conservation field for the past six years. She and other Public Works staff will answer your questions about the watering restrictions and water conservation.