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Mon, May 14, 2012 

 

Filing for public office elections begins May 14

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office wants to remind county residents that filing for public office starts today, May 14, and ends May 18.

Fri, May 11, 2012 

 

State DOE gives support to funding for Birch Bay shoreline enhancements

The State Department of Ecology (DOE) has given its blessing to shoreline improvements for Birch Bay, making Whatcom County eligible for $7 million in state funding for the project.

Thu, May 10, 2012 

 

Blaine planning commission to discuss re-instating park impact fees

On the heels of a Blaine City Council decision re-instituting water and sewer connection fees, the city’s planning commission is starting discussions on re-establishing park impact fees for new residential development.

Wed, May 9, 2012 

 

Birch Bay beaches closed to all recreational shellfish harvesting

The Washington State Department of Health has announced all beaches north of Sandy Point, including Birch Bay, are closed to recreational shellfish harvesting.

Tue, May 8, 2012 

 

State DOE requests U.S. Army Corps study combined impacts of coal terminal proposals

The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) is urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study the combined effects of several coal terminals proposed for the Washington and Oregon coasts.


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