Washington State House passes flood recovery bill

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Legislators in the Washington State House are moving to get flood recovery funding into the hands of Whatcom County farmers.

Members voted unanimously on Wednesday, February 9th, to approve House Bill 2051, which would go into effect immediately once Governor Inslee signs it.

The bill would have the state’s Conservation Commission come up with a short term plan to help farmers and ranchers impacted by November flooding.

Nathan Carnes