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Drought continues in Whatcom County despite heavy rain, floods in December

Drought continues in Whatcom County despite heavy rain, floods in December

“The drought declared in April and expanded in June continues with no end in sight.”

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Whatcom County Jail plan facing ‘new reality’ of lower budget as sales taxes dip

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