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Crabbing season returns to Whatcom County waters
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Summer crabbing season is upon us as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces rules and regulations for this summer. The season officially opens on July 18 for Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, lasting through Sept. 30 and crabbing is only allowed Thursdays through Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be closed for all recreational crabbing.
August 6 primary election ballots mailed
Ballots for the August 6 primary election are set to be mailed to voters across Whatcom County on July 17. According to the most recent data from the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office, 160,384 registered voters were slated to receive ballots in Whatcom County this week. Below are the positions...
WHATCOM COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS: July 17, 2024
LYNDEN — Travelers should expect to see construction activities on State Route 546, near Northwood Road in Lynden, starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 15. This comes from a July 14 press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Lynden home sales down 17% in 2Q, county sales increase overall
WHATCOM — The number of Bellingham homes sold in the second quarter ending June 30 soared 18.1 higher compared to a year ago, but activity wasn’t so vibrant elsewhere in Whatcom County, according to a local real estate report. The Sudden Valley community just southeast of Bellingham also...
“Against” statements needed for Blaine school district bond measure
The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is seeking candidates for the “against” committee for Blaine school district’s general obligation bond which heads to ballots in the November 5 general election. The bond would be funded through a $0.76 per $1,000 in assessed home value property tax, nearly...
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