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Road Rules: Young drivers and summer road trips

Question: My daughter just graduated from high school, and now she and her friends are planning a multi-day road trip to celebrate. I’m not sure how smart or safe it is to let four teenagers … more

Flags flying over the Peace Arch

The flags that fly over the Peace Arch are custom made. They are 10-by-12 feet long, and the two flags are custom dyed the same color of red. This way they wear at the same rate as they endure the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: June 26

Washington state opened businesses to 100 percent capacity June 30, bringing the state back to a sense of seeming normalcy for the first time since the pandemic forced shutdowns in March 2020. People … more

State fire marshal urges caution, preparation for upcoming wildfire season

As summer draws closer and the risk for potential wildfires increases, the Washington state fire marshal’s office urges citizens to educate themselves and prepare their properties now in order … more

Public can trap for Asian giant hornets starting July 1

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is asking Whatcom County residents to set Asian giant hornet traps starting July 1, and keep them hanging until late fall. WSDA will be … more

Living Pantry celebrates Plastic Free July

This summer, the Plastic Free July movement is encouraging people worldwide to cut down on single-use plastic waste. Blaine’s own low-waste store, Living Pantry, is supporting that mission. … more

Birch Bay woman pleads guilty to second-degree assault

Kathy Jo Andersen, 64, pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree assault with a deadly weapon after an incident in which she ran after her Birch Bay neighbor with a hunting knife in December. … more

Birch Bay golf cart and bike poker run on July 3

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a poker run for golf cart and bicyclers. The first poker run will commence Saturday, July 3, with three other dates throughout the summer. The poker … more

CDS will only accept electronic permit applications

The city of Blaine’s community development services department (CDS) will transition to only accepting electronic permit applications starting Monday, July 12. This comes after the department … more

The League of Women Voters to host virtual primary forums

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County (LWV) is hosting primary election forums for candidates who will appear on the August ballots. The virtual forums will be streamed online and … more

Letters to the Editor, July 1-7, 2021

The Editor: Does anyone else out there question the sale by the city and approval by council of the property at 665 Peace Portal? I realize that this cash-poor city paid out a lot of money to … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 1-7, 2021

June 19,11:45 a.m.: Trespassauthorization letter issued on Peace Portal Drive. June 20, 2:14 p.m.: Parking problem on B Street. June 21, 1:55 p.m.: Two theft investigations on Alder … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 1-7, 2021

June 21, 1:05 p.m.: Domestic physical on Welkers Road. June 21, 1:13 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Quinalt Road. June 21, 1:32 p.m.: Threat on Harborview Road. June 21, 5:46 p.m.: … more

U.S./Canada border closure extended until July 21

Despite unofficial reports that the U.S. intended to open its land borders with Canada and Mexico on June 22, that day came and went with no change to the status quo, the 458th day since the borders … more

The C Shop celebrates 50 years serving Birch Bay

Patrick and Patricia Alesse opened The C Shop in 1971 with the motto, “There is only one substitute for experience, and that’s quality.” After half a century, they have … more

Council accepts new bid on 665 Peace Portal Drive

Blaine City Council approved the purchase and sale agreement of a vacant downtown property to Bosporus Property Inc. during council’s June 14 meeting. Bosporus bid the $300,000 asking price for … more
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