This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians

Canadian vehicle traffic entering the United States at Whatcom County’s three crossings fell by 65,000 in the first three weeks of March, about 42% lower than the same period a year ago and steeper than the 30% -drop in February, according to Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute.

“There are typically two people per car, so that represents over 100,000 [lost] visits,” said institute director Laurie Trautman.