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Washington Floods Damage 3,900 Homes, Urgent Action Needed

1/29/2026

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December floods damaged 3,900 homes in Washington, with losses estimated at $4 million to $5 million.
Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch urged swift action.
A levee to manage Nooksack River overflow is proposed, though it could shift risk downstream.
In Abbotsford, Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens seeks government funding.
A $6 billion infrastructure fund was announced, but Abbotsford's commitments remain unclear.

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Story summary

December floods damaged 3,900 homes in Washington, with losses estimated at $4 million to $5 million.
Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch urged swift action.
A levee to manage Nooksack River overflow is proposed, though it could shift risk downstream.
In Abbotsford, Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens seeks government funding.
A $6 billion infrastructure fund was announced, but Abbotsford's commitments remain unclear.