News briefs — Feb. 12, 2020

Erosion closes Marine Reserve trail to beach   POINT WHITEHORN ­— Due to storm-related bluff erosion, the stairway accessing the beach at the Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve is now closed to all users near the 0.7-mile trail marker.   Visitors may still use the trail to the viewpoints. Whatcom County Parks & Recreation staff is assessing the…