Ikumi Mashiko (she/her) is a city news reporter this quarter at The Front. She is a junior exchange student from Japan. She enjoys swimming in open water, skiing and cooking. You can reach out to her at ikumi.thefront@gmail.com.
Washington's Department of Ecology filed a lawsuit to reassess water rights in nearby water sources, such as the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. Their efforts could result in less use and higher water levels, which would benefit recovering salmon populations, but harm Whatcom farmers drawing from these public water sources.
Why it matters and small steps everyone can take to help this iconic symbol.
With a small chance that a 9.0 earthquake will hit coastal Washington within the next 50 years, here's what you need to know to stay prepared.
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