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Two killed in separate vehicle crashes
Two women with connections to Skagit County were killed in separate vehicle crashes, according to reports from the State Patrol. The first incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Whatcom County on Highway 9, when a vehicle driven by a couple from Burlington was struck in a head-on collision by a 29-year-old driver from Auburn. Judith Cook, 87, was declared deceased at a nearby hospital. She was a passenger in the...
Group tests for microplastics on Skagit River beach
MOUNT VERNON — On Wednesday, volunteers and staff with RE Sources panned through buckets of sand at Edgewater Park, not for gold, but for tiny pieces of colorful plastic. Known as microplastics, the pieces come from the degradation of larger plastic objects. They can originate from foam cartons, fishing line, synthetic clothing and many other items. Microplastics are practically everywhere in the environment, said RE Sources North Sound Water Keeper...
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.
“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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