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5 outdoor projects that add value to a property, just in time for spring

Exterior renovations can enhance the appearance of a property and make it more enjoyable for homeowners. Certain renovations have the potential to add value to a home, while others may do the … more

Road Rules: The secret to back-in parking

Q: In a parking lot, I observed another driver stop and then back into a parking space. The driver behind him shook his fist because he had to wait. One organization for which I’m a volunteer … more

Start of pandemic employment recovery shown in insurance claims

Claims for unemployment insurance in Whatcom County hit a pandemic low in the week of March 7 to March 13. With claims steadily decreasing since the New Year, the county has notched its lowest number … more

Worker whistleblower law advances in state legislature

How are your 42nd district representatives voting in Olympia? WashingtonVotes.org is a Washington Policy Center initiative that shows votes from state lawmakers during the legislative session. The … more

Letters to the Editor: March 25-March 31, 2021

The Editor: It saddens me to read letters that perpetuate misinformed perspectives. Let’s work together to understand why the 2020 election was not a fraud. If that were true, all … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 25-31, 2021

March 12, 12:26 p.m.: Trespass on Sunburst Drive. March 12, 12:45 p.m.: Civil problem on Semiahmoo Drive. March 12, 2:39 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Birch Bay Drive and Alderson … more

Blaine Police Department Reports, March 25-31, 2021

March 6, 5:47 p.m.: Suicide attempt/threat on Marine Drive. March 6, 5 p.m.: Assist other agency on Sweet Road. March 7, 3:30 p.m.: Violation of a court order on A Street. March 7, 9:09 … more

Missing person’s body found, no signs of trauma or foul play

A Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office drone found the body of a missing 29-year-old woman March 17 in a pond near where she was last seen. According to a sheriff’s office news release, there … more

What defines essential? A year with a closed border

Lyric Bussani attended her step-brother’s funeral the day the U.S./Canada border closure to non-essential traffic was announced. This was the last time the 22-year-old would be in the same … more

WCLS opens online bookstore for county residents

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), in partnership with Friends of the Library volunteers and the county library foundation, have opened a new online bookstore for countyresidents. The … more

Last football game of season canceled due to positive Covid-19 case

Following its first win of the season March 11, Blaine football was forced to cancel its final game of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) adjusted fall season due to a … more

Fall sports season comes to a close

Borderites football won their first game of the season and then had their season cut short after someone in the team tested positive for Covid-19. All other fall sports competed last week and are … more

Blaine importing company helps move cars, items across border

After the U.S./Canada border closure last March, many Canadians had left behind cars, boats, bikes and other equipment in the U.S. With the closure to non-essential travel, it was nearly impossible … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: March 16

As of March 14, Whatcom County has had a total of 6,995 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 176 probable cases (7,171 total cases), according to Washington State … more

U.S. Coast Guard offers online course in boating safety

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering two opportunities for residents to take online classes on basic boater education skills, with class starting late May. Auxiliary Bellingham and San Juan … more

Bellingham food co-op makes its largest donation to Whatcom County farms

The Community Food Co-op in Bellingham has provided a total of $95,206 to 20 local farms across Whatcom and Skagit counties as part of its 2021 Farm Fund program. This year’s donation is the … more

Southwest to offer flights from Bellingham

In need of a vacation? Southwest Airlines announced it will start flights out of Bellingham International Airport (BLI) before the end of the year. “We can’t wait to welcome Southwest … more
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