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Capital gains tax narrowly passes Senate

A tax on capital gains, the sale of assets like stocks and bonds, passed the Senate by a single vote March 6. The bill was first amended to remove the emergency clause, meaning the issue is likely … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 11-17, 2021

February 28, 12:18 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident non-blocking/non-injury on Blaine and Bay roads. February 28, 3:52 a.m.: Threat on Loomis Trail Road, Custer. February 28, 8:32 a.m.: Senile … more

Blaine Police Department Reports, March 11-17, 2021

February 28, 8:58 a.m.: Information report on H Street. February 28, 10:59 a.m.: Domestic dispute (no assault) on 14th Street. February 28, 12 p.m.: Assist other agency on C … more

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday ...

It doesn’t seem nice, it doesn’t seem right, To toss out these words without a good fight! Words that were written for young and the old Words that have had over 600 million … more

Letters to the Editor: March 11-17, 2021

The Editor: This is for the car guy Doug Dahl. Recently, I purchased a 2019 Subaru. It is the first automatic transmission in my life (I’m 75). After three weeks, my right hand still … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: March 2

As of February 28, Whatcom County has had a total of 6,646 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 83 deaths, according to Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data. … more

School and childcare workers now eligible for vaccine

Governor Jay Inslee directed the state to immediately open vaccine eligibility for K-12 teachers on March 2. This follows a directive issued the same day from President Joe Biden to get every public … more

Roundup of Borderites sports

The Borderites continued competition this week in WIAA’s adjusted fall season, and made some record book history. Football The Borderites varsity football team lost to Mount Baker 49-14 … more

Blaine Mart celebrated grand opening March 1

Blaine Mart, a new convenience store located on 2nd Street, celebrated its grand opening March 1. The store is another business opened by Sukhwant Singh Gill, who has been a business owner in … more

Birch Bay graffiti suspect caught by sheriff’s deputies

A person suspected of leaving a trail of “KJ” graffiti marks around Birch Bay was booked into Whatcom County Jail for malicious mischief in the second degree and felony harassment on … more

Berm construction to finish by April, contractor says

At a February 25 “Coffee with the Contractor” meeting, Granite Construction’s Gairrett Orelup said the Birch Bay berm project will be completed by early April. Since the last … more

Enrollment drop could lead to district layoffs next year

The Blaine school board has directed superintendent Christopher Granger to begin planning for cuts in next school year’s budget in the event that state funding is reduced. The plan would … more

Inslee pauses phase movement in reopening plan

All regions in Washington will remain in Phase 2, the most advanced of the two-step “Healthy Washington” reopening plan. “We’re making this pause in recognition of the fact … more

Blaine Library reopens for indoor service

The Blaine library, along with the county’s nine other libraries, opened indoor service March 1. This comes after Whatcom County moved into Phase 2 of governor Jay Inslee’s “Healthy … more

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center now allowing visitors, with restrictions

Bellingham’s PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center will now allow visits to patients undergoing medical care. On February 19, the hospital began allowing each non Covid-19 positive patient … more

Fresh herbs that can reduce your reliance on sodium

Salt has long been used to add flavor to people’s favorite foods. In fact, the use of salt as a means to preserving foods and adding flavor to recipes dates back to ancient times and has led to … more

Measures looking to limit executive powers die in state legislature

It’s been one year since governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and calls for a special legislative session and cries of executive … more
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