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County lags state in virus testing

As of April 28, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 293 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date in Whatcom County and 28 deaths. That’s 13 new cases and one new death from the … more

Hygiene drive will collect supplies for families in need

A hygiene drive in the Cost Cutter parking lot on Friday, May 1 will collect hygiene supplies for Blaine school district families in need. Supplies can be dropped off at the Cost Cutter parking … more

700 jobs at risk as Alcoa announces closure of smelter

Alcoa Corporation announced that the Pittsburgh-based company will shutter its Intalco Works smelter located in Ferndale, which employs approximately 700 people, most of whom will likely lose their … more

Letters to the Editor: April 30-May 6, 2020

The Editor: Thank you to all the wonderfully supportive people regarding the desecration of my husband’s roadside marker a few weeks ago. Your gestures, comments and sentiments of care, … more

Staffing changes underway at Blaine’s public works department

The city of Blaine will be looking for a new public works director after the current director, Ravyn Whitewolf, was appointed to the newly created position of engineering program director. … more

Precious photo album missing from Tony’s Just-A-Bite

The front counter of Tony’s Just-A-Bite is decorated with various trinkets and knickknacks, such as a jar labeled “Ashes of problem customers” and signs that say “Complaint … more

Drive-by parade celebrates Blaine kindergarten teacher

Community members joined in a drive-by parade on April 25 to show love to Blaine Primary School kindergarten teacher Tricia Hitchcock, who was feeling sad and missing her students while the schools … more

Kindergarten and new student registration is now online

Soon-to-be parents of kindergarteners and other new students in the Blaine school district can now register online at blainesd.org. The school district’s website opened for enrollment on … more

Gary L. Abel

January 26, 1943 - April 21, 2020 Gary L. Abel, 77, was born on January 26, 1943 and died on April 21, 2020 after a brief illness of cancer. He leaves behind his wife, three children and five … more

Michael J. Adamo

July 15, 1951 - April 9, 2020 Michael J Adamo passed on April 9, 2020 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Freida Adamo, sisters-in-law Lily Garcia, nephew Ray Garcia, … more

Blaine Police Department reports: April 30-May 6, 2020

April 17, 4 p.m.: Officers were called in regard to a malicious mischief complaint. The victim’s vehicle was vandalized but they were able to clean it off. No suspect information. April … more

Online concert on May 8 will raise funds for local pet food drive

In early March, Birch Bay resident Samantha Syrnich decided to organize a food drive for dogs and cats, something she has done several times in the past. Since then, the food drive has made little … more

Backyard garden nurtures teamwork for one Blaine family

Green beans, peppers, butternut squash and tomatoes are a few of over a dozen seedlings waiting to be harvested this summer from a Blaine family’s backyard garden. While the family works to … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 28

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for April 28 is available here. more

Health advisory board taking applications for Covid-19 business task force until 5 p.m. Thursday

The Whatcom County Health Department seeks applications for a task force to help businesses get back to work in a way that’s safe for employees and customers. The task force should represent … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 27

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for April 27 is available here. more

Covid-19 April 28 update

As of Tuesday, April 28, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 293 confirmed cases of Covid-19 to date in Whatcom County and 28 deaths. That's 13 new cases and one new death since the … more

State public lands, golf courses and fishing to reopen May 5

Washingtonians will soon have much more access to public lands, governor Jay Inslee said during a televised April 27 announcement to the public. Starting Tuesday, May 5, most state parks and public … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 26

Whatcom Unified Command's daily COVID-19 status report for April 26 is available here. more
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