The Editor: With the presidential election taking most of our attention, it is important not to shortchange the “down ballot” races. There is nothing “down” about them. Who … more

Non-essential land travel between the U.S./Canada border will remain closed until at least October 21, said Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety, in a September 18 tweet. This is … more

The coronavirus pandemic has canceled events large and small this summer, from the Tokyo Olympics to family reunions. Some may have thought this year’s wedding season was canceled too, … more

Whatcom County voters can disregard postcards from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging them to request a mail-in ballot at least 15 days before Election Day. Ballots will be automatically mailed to … more

All outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Whatcom County is prohibited until further notice under a September 9 burn ban from the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office. This includes yard … more

As we drove on a warm Wednesday morning in August back into the West 99th Street cul-de-sac, with barely a ditch separating it from 0 Avenue and Canada, telling stories of minor border incidences, … more

A countywide program is distributing more than $2.5 million in federal funds to support local businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Whatcom ReStart grants, funded by federal CARES Act dollars, will … more

Opportunity Council and the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered on a project that aims to expand the region’s market of child care providers. The Northwest Center for Care … more

The Bicentennial Wagon Train leaves Blaine on June 8, 1975, at the start of a 3,000-mile journey that would end in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1976, to celebrate the nation’s 200th … more

The Editor: I am voicing my frustration. It is a mandate to wear a mask, meaning recommended and not a law. It is recognized that some people cannot wear a mask. I happen to be one of those. When … more

Due to poor air quality, the Whatcom County Health Department and Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) canceled Covid-19 testing at the Birch Bay testing site this week. The county closed four sites of its … more

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has seen a significant increase in electronic use since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of visits to eBook, eAudiobook and on-demand streaming … more

There’s a new law I want to tell you about (or, more accurately, a change to a current law), but before I do, I’m asking you to have an open mind. And be patient; to give this change of … more

October 9, 1945–August 22, 2020 Vernon Arbuckle, age 74, passed away on Aug. 22, 2020 in Blaine. He and his family stuck together through everything and always looked out for one another. … more

September 5, 4:39 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue. Officers discovered the vehicle was stolen out of Spokane County. The … more

Opening a thrift store was never on DeAna Kirscheman’s radar as a business venture. But when she moved to Blaine in April, she was left with boxes of items that needed a new home. After selling … more

The U.S. consul general Brent Hardt, of the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, spoke at Peace Arch Park for a small ceremony in honor of the men and women who lost their lives on September 11. Hardt said in his speech: “Today, in 2020, our countries are facing a new and even more devastating global challenge: the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, we face an unprecedented threat to our lives and our well-being. The pandemic challenges our people on both sides of this border. But I am confident that, just as we did on September 11, we will again rise to the challenge and meet the moment.” more