Good morning, Bellingham.

Today at Whatcom Museum, Free First Friday (water-themed) offers storytelling, vendor booths and panel talks; the police celebrated their long-running K9 unit and the City appointed its first Landlord-Tenant Advisory Work Group, while Meridian Street construction will cause delays and a local dog photo contest promotes clean waterways.

After a man went missing Wednesday morning, Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies and teams from San Juan, Skagit, and Summit to Sound searched 10 miles of rugged Orcas Island terrain until they found him safe in an unlocked vehicle; he was evaluated and reunited with his family that afternoon.

The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners approved the final cleanup plan for the former pulp mill site near the waterfront on Sept.

1; cleanup of the Chlor-Alkali area will start this November—lasting three to five years to treat mercury-contaminated soil before future redevelopment.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month as Whatcom County urges residents to review local hazards, sign up for alerts, and enroll in CERT training.

The county advises families to prepare for fall storms and future emergencies so help may be available when needed.

County health officials reported that three residents became ill from a salmonella outbreak linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts sold in local stores and restaurants, and they advised anyone with symptoms to call 360-778-6000.

Prep football season begins tonight at Lynden Christian (coverage starts at 5:30 and kickoff is at 6:00 on KGMI) and a 7:00 game featuring defending 2A champion Archbishop Murphy will take place at Civic Stadium, which will host tomorrow's Friday Night Lights broadcast.