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What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 9

The Bellingham Herald

Updated November 10, 2015 7:41 AM

A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer directs traffic into the U.S. at the Lynden border crossing in 2009. The Canadians are working to improve the northbound crossing into Canada; no commercial trucks will be allowed through there during the next two weeks as construction continues. PHILIP A. DWYER THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

No trucks at Lynden border crossing

Commercial trucks aren’t being allowed into Canada at the Lynden/Aldergrove crossing as the Canadians continue work to improve their side of the border crossing. Other vehicles can go through on new paving. Until it reopens to truck traffic, anticipated for Nov. 23, commercial trucks need to use the Pacific Highway or Sumas crossings.

Gas prices on the rise

The average price for a gallon of gas in Bellingham was $2.54 on Monday, Nov. 9, according to AAA Washington’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report. That’s up 14 cents in the past week but down 56 cents in the past year. The recent rise is because of rising crude oil prices, according to a report from GasBuddy.com. Prices are expected to go down in the coming weeks as demand declines during the winter months.

The average price for a gallon of diesel in Bellingham was $2.67 on Nov. 9, up 6 cents in the past week but down 93 cents in the past year.

Main Street work in Ferndale

While it’s dry, crews will be finishing paving and manhole repairs on Main between the Nooksack River and Interstate 5. Expect flaggers and delays; better yet, use another route.

Parents and technology

Lori Getz, a cyber education specialist, will teach parents what they need to know about technology in a free, public event tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m at St. Paul's Academy. The "Our Relationship With Technology" event is sponsored by St. Paul’s and Whatcom Hills Waldorf School.

Bellingham roadwork

Expect roadwork and delays in areas of Fairhaven, along Lincoln Street and continuing along Alabama Street this week. Weather may affect some project schedules.

Kitty treats recall

If you’ve got a package of Blue Buffalo Kitty Yums in chicken flavor for your cat, check this recall notice. One package was found contaminated with a chemical not good for cats.

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This story was originally published November 9, 2015 at 11:04 AM with the headline "What’s happening in Whatcom County for Nov. 9."