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Veterans display an antelope at a 2026 Warrior Service antelope hunting trip in Wyoming.
More than fishing
One Whatcom County veteran is striving to make a difference for veterans across the nation. Ferndale resident David Libby founded Warrior Service, a nonprofit organization that takes veterans on …
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Local discounts for veterans on Wednesday
Bring a valid military ID to any of the following locations on Nov. 11 to receive a Veterans Day discount.  Bob’s Burgers & Brew, 8120 Birch Bay Square St.: Free two-piece fish or any …
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Veterans Day ceremony planned in Blaine
The American Legion Post 86 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474 will jointly host a Veterans Day ceremony in Blaine on Wednesday at Veteran’s Memorial Park, directly next to the Blaine Police …
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Election night coverage

Coverage of the Nov. 2026 state and local elections. 
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Blaine approves temporary ban on data centers, battery systems

The Blaine City Council unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers and battery energy storage systems at its Oct. 26 meeting. The temporary pause prevents the city from accepting …
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Borderites flirt with an upset but fall short against Lynden Christian

By Milo Whitman The Borderites knew what they were up against coming into their game on Oct. 29. Lynden Christian, undefeated in league play, was ranked third of all Class 1A teams in the state, …
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Borderite roundup

Cross country Two Borderite runners advanced to state after their performances at the Class 1A District 1 Championships in Deming on Saturday. For the boys, junior Emmanuel Rios-Martinez …
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Blaine recieves $66M for Bell Road overpass

The city of Blaine has been awarded $66.4 million from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for an overpass project at the Bell Road BNSF railroad …

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Whatcom County splits Critical Areas Ordinance update into two phases

Whatcom County is moving forward with an update to its Critical Areas Ordinance, which regulates development and activities near environmentally sensitive areas, including wetlands, frequently …

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Semiahmoo Resort seeks potential buyer

Semiahmoo Resort could soon see a change in ownership.  The resort, listed through Crystal Investment Property, went on the market in mid-October, with call-in offers considered through …

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First published November 5, 2026 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR SKAGIT COUNTY In re the Estate of: JOHN P. MCKNIGHT, Deceased. No. 26-4-00570-29. NOTICE TO CREDITORS …
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Agnes Smith February 20, 1938 – October 22, 2026 Nan went on her last cruise October 22 to her final port of call, Heaven.   She was born February 20, 1938, in Kilsyth, …
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Two Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners seats were up for election this year. In 2025, Whatcom County voters approved an expansion of the port’s board, increasing the number of commissioners …
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