Family seeking information on whereabouts of missing man last seen in Bellingham, Whatcom County man arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation, Confirmed rabies specimen found in Whatcom County, State program for low-cost EV purchase doing great, Free and cheap
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KMRE brings you local news for Friday, September 6th. Good afternoon, I’m _David Korb_____.
STORY: Family seeking information on whereabouts of missing man last seen in Bellingham
Family and friends are asking for help to find a missing man who was last seen in Bellingham.
According to a report by BPD, 44-year-old Timothy Noland is currently unhoused and was last seen in late June. Police note that he is reportedly nonviolent, but will likely avoid contact with law enforcement.
Noland is a white male, 5-feet-10, 165 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Bellingham Police Department.
STORY: Whatcom County man arrested and charged with two counts of child molestation
A 60-year-old man has been arrested in Whatcom County and charged with two counts of first-degree child molestation involving a child under age 12.
Charges against Michael Stewart Nault were filed last Wednesday in Whatcom Superior Court and are considered class A felonies related to domestic violence.
Nault is currently being held in Whatcom County Jail without bail.
STORY: Confirmed rabies specimen found in Whatcom County
The county’s first confirmed case of rabies this year has been found.
A bat tested positive for the highly contagious disease after being sent to the state public health lab. Bats are the primary vector of rabies and between 3-10% of bats tested are found positive for the infection in Washington state.
Infection can occur when people are bitten or come in contact with an infected animal’s saliva through a break in their skin. The disease is 100% preventable in humans with prompt medical care, however once symptoms appear the disease is almost always fatal.
Anyone who has come in close contact with or been bitten or scratched by a bat should immediately clean the area with soap and water and call their health care provider as well as Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS). If possible, safely capture the bat using protective equipment or call Whatcom Humane Society’s Animal Control for assistance.
Otherwise, bats are a protected species in Washington state and should be left alone.
STORY: State program for low-cost EV purchase doing great
A rebate program for electric vehicles leased or purchased in Washington state is exceeding expectations. The program is designed to get rebates to low- and middle-income families who are looking to purchase an EV.
EV AUDIO
STORY: Heat advisory and cooling centers
The heat wave across Western Washington is sending wildfire smoke across the county.
According to the National Weather Service, a “thermal trough” is to blame for our air quality, since it is carrying smoke from the Ruby Fire, and others, over the Bellingham area.
Temperatures are expected to begin dropping in Bellingham, but daytime highs in the mid-to-upper 80s are expected in the inland areas of the county.
A heat advisory is in effect for Whatcom and Skagit Counties until 11 p.m. tonight, with temperatures expected to reach the 80s to low 90s, according to the National Weather Service.
People sensitive to heat should be cautious of heat-related illnesses, stay hydrated, and take breaks in air-conditioned areas. Cooling centers in Whatcom County include the WTA Station in Downtown Bellingham, Lynden Community and Senior Center, Ferndale City Hall, Pioneer Pavilion, East Whatcom Regional Resource Center, and all Whatcom County libraries.
If someone shows signs of heat stroke, please call 911.
STORY: Free and cheap
Here’s a few free and cheap activities to enjoy this weekend:
It is the first Friday of the month, which means Downtown Bellingham’s First Friday celebrations return this evening! Starting at 6pm and running until 10pm, dozens of businesses will host artists, feature signature dishes, showcase live music, and much more. Digital maps with participating venues can be found on the Downtown Bellingham website.
For another fun and family-friendly activity, check out Griffintown Park in Ferndale for the Chalk Art Festival tomorrow. The festival is free and takes place from 11am to 2pm. Full details can be found on the Ferndale Arts Commission Facebook Page.
Afterwards, those 21 and up can enjoy an evening of whiskey tasting in downtown Lynden. Purchase of a Whiskey Walk ticket will give attendees 5 tasting tokens that can be used on a wide selection of whiskeys from participating distilleries. Musicians will be performing on the Main Stage accompanied by the Overflow Taps Beer Garden as well as surrounding restaurants throughout the day and night. Festivities begin at 4pm and end at 10. Tickets can be found on the Lynden Whiskey event website.
WX: I’M WALKIN’ ON SUNSHINE, WHO-OAAAAA (PS: IT STILL DON’T FEEL GOOD)
And now weather:
Nothing but sunshine! Expect hazy smoke to drift in from nearby wildfires, helped along by mild westward winds. Nighttime will cool down to the upper 50s.
The weekend is expected to cool down a bit, with temperatures in the 70s expected by Sunday. The sun ought to stay throughout.
OUTRO:
Today’s newscast was produced by volunteers Carlos Braga (BRA-guh), Connor O’Boyle, Jayne Kuhlman (COOL-mun), Carlee Schram (CAR-lee SHRAM), Tristan Trudell, Kyler Cantrell, Anna Vickers, Theron (THAIR-in) Danielson, Paloma Ortiz, Anna Hedrick, and Miguel Garduño (MEE-gel gar-DOO-ño). Tune in to local news on KMRE weekdays at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. For news tips and feedback, send us an email at news@kmre.org or call 360-398-6150. KMRE is a nonprofit community radio station, powered by your donations. Check out our Patreon page or visit kmre.org and click on the banner. I’m _David Korb_______________… thanks for listening.
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