New pandemic relief considered in Bellingham for these 'essential' workers The Bellingham Herald 3 hrs ago Robert Mittendorf, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.) Apr. 19—Front-line grocery workers at large stores in Bellingham would get $4 per hour hazard pay, if the Bellingham City Council approves a proposed measure. Popular Searches Councilwoman Lisa Anderson introduced the measure as an emergency order to start immediately, but she changed it to a regular ordinance and council members decided 4-2 to have a public hearing and further discuss the proposal at its April 26 meeting. "We're assisting all grocery store employees, especially those that don't have (union) representation and need some level of assistance," Anderson said.