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Posted: Wednesday, 04 November 2009 2:23AM

County Library Measure Passing In Early Count

Tracy Ellis Reporting
KGMI News

kgmi@kgmi.com

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- In other local races, 51 percent of voters are approving the Whatcom County Library System’s property tax increase to pay for services.

Scott Korthuis leads Gary Bode in the Lynden mayoral race, 52 to 48 percent.

Leaders in City Council races include Brent Lenssen in Lynden, Bonnie Onyon and Charlie Hawkins in Blaine, and Ken Downey and Keith Olson in Ferndale.

But, both Ferndale candidates lead by just a few votes.

Bellingham Approves Expansion of Wastewater Facility

The Bellingham City Council unanimously approved one of the alternatives for expanding the Post Point wastewater treatment facility.

City Council Brings Back Bellingham Police Position

The council on Monday night unanimously approved reinstating a Family Crimes Unit sergeant position that was cut in the budget.

Lawsuit Dropped Against Nooksack Tribe's Northwood Casino

Nooksack chairman: “We now know that we have terms that we could pay and it gives us an opportunity to maintain ... and grow."

More Local Residents Announce Runs For Public Office

Blaine City Council member Jason Overstreet, a republican, and democrat Richard May are the latest candidates in the 42nd legislative house race.

Rockslide Slams Truck, Buries Road at Diablo Lake

Rocks covered the roadway leading to Diablo Lake in Whatcom County sometime Sunday night or early Monday morning.

Bellingham Elementary School Kids Getting New Schedule

Bellingham's kindergarteners will be in school all-day, every-other-day unless their parents pay for them to attend daily.

Lynden, Bellingham Schools Narrow Superintendent Search

The Lynden School District has three finalists for superintendent, Bellingham should have its top choices by the end of the week.

Two Rape Cases Heard In Whatcom County Superior Court

Both trials started last Monday; a case involving the rape of a Western Washington University student could be decided soon.

Alcohol-Related Crash Injures Two Near Everson

A driver was taken to Saint Joseph Hospital after troopers say his car crossed the center line and hit a pick-up truck head-on.

Northwest Women's Hall of Fame Recognizes Four Locals

The 12th annual Women's Hall of Fame Dinner is happening on March 21st.

Local Men Arrested After Drug Sting

Both men allegedly sold cocaine to agents repeatedly during a three month investigation.

Bellingham Police Seek Help Locating Car in Hit and Run

A hit and run accident on Wednesday night has left a Bellingham man in critical condition.

Winter in Full Swing at Baker Ski Area

Don’t say goodbye to winter just yet

Top Businesses Honored at Annual Awards Banquet

Annual banquet was sponsored by the Northwest Business Monthly Magazine

Doug Ericksen Will Run For Brandland's State Senate Seat

Ericksen made the announcement on the KGMI Morning News Thursday, after Brandland announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

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