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Overdose Awareness Events, Burn Ban, Child Care Program Announced

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Whatcom County is hosting International Overdose Awareness Day events throughout August, including community gatherings focused on support and education.

A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further notice, with a red flag warning active until 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Mosquito Lake Road reopened on Wednesday, August 12, after inspection work was completed.

Whatcom County Council approved a $7.05 million child care subsidy program with AidKit to reduce costs for families, effective immediately.

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    Whatcom County is hosting International Overdose Awareness Day events throughout Augustβ€œThis year, Whatcom County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with a series of community events throughout August.”
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    Whatcom County is hosting International Overdose Awareness Day events including community gatherings focused on support and educationβ€œThis year, Whatcom County will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with a series of community events throughout August.”
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    A county-wide stage 2 burn ban remains in effect until further noticeβ€œA county-wide stage 2 burn ban in effect until further notice, no outdoor burning allowed.”
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    A red flag warning is active until 9 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2026β€œRed flag warning 12 noon until 9 pm.”
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    Mosquito Lake Road reopened on Wednesday, August 12β€œMosquito Lake Road reopened Wednesday, August 12. The inspection work is complete, and no closure is required on Thursday.”
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    Inspection work was completed on Wednesday, August 12β€œMosquito Lake Road reopened Wednesday, August 12. The inspection work is complete, and no closure is required on Thursday.”
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    Whatcom County Council approved a $7.05 million child care subsidy program with AidKitβ€œWhatcom County is taking the next step to reduce child care costs for Whatcom County families. Last night, the County Council approved a contract with AidKit to run the new Whatcom Kids First Child Care Subsidy Program.”
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    The child care subsidy program will reduce costs for familiesβ€œWhatcom County is taking the next step to reduce child care costs for Whatcom County families.”
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    The child care subsidy program is effective immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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