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Seven Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office employees have tested positive for Covid-19 over the past two weeks, six of whom are law enforcement deputies and one a corrections deputy.
The …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/15/21 05:19 PM
Blaine police officers entered into a high-speed pursuit just after midnight January 13 when three burglary suspects attempted to elude police.
Blaine Police Department booked Dillon Wilson, 30, …
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By Ian Haupt |
1/14/21 05:31 PM
Whatcom County Health Department officials are pleading for the public to take immediate precautions as Covid-19 numbers sky rocket to the highest they’ve been since the pandemic …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 05:25 PM
The U.S./Canada border closure to non-essential travel has been extended for the 10th time with a continued closure until at least February 21, 2021.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 05:18 PM
According to a Whatcom County Health Department spokesperson, 9,200 Covid-19 vaccine doses had been delivered to the county as of January 13. The county has 17 enrolled vaccine providers, …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 05:12 PM
A purchase agreement for a proposed Family Care Network (FCN) clinic has been delayed until early summer, after the feasibility period was extended from December 31 to May 28. The deal’s …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 05:04 PM
Whatcom County Council granted the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce $100,000 to pay for the operations of the Birch Bay Visitor Center and the promotion and advertising of its events for …
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By Ian Haupt |
1/13/21 05:02 PM
The Washington State Interscholastic Activities Association’s (WIAA) executive board voted to amend its schedule January 6, moving the traditional fall sports season to begin February …
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By Conor Wilson |
1/13/21 05:00 PM
The city of Blaine has reintroduced a loan program to assist local businesses amid the economic impacts of Covid-19.
The city will begin accepting applications for low interest $5,000 to …
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By Conor Wilson |
1/13/21 04:57 PM
Claims for unemployment insurance increased in Whatcom County and Washington state during the week of December 27 to January 2 to nearly the same amount as the spike the week of November 16, when …
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By Ian Haupt |
1/13/21 04:42 PM
Port of Bellingham commissioners increased the Blaine Harbor bulkhead repair budget by $115,000 to accommodate additional costs that could arise during construction.
Port commissioners unanimously …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 04:41 PM
Q: My parents are getting older, and I’m wondering, how do I know when it’s time for them to stop driving?
A: If you’re a fan of the Guinness World Records, you might have heard …
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By Doug Dahl |
1/13/21 04:29 PM
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is hosting online events in March in anticipation of Canadian author Esi Edugyan’s discussion of her book, Washington Black.
HarperCollins published …
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1/13/21 04:26 PM
Covid-19 relief is a top priority for this year’s legislature, and Republicans and Democrats generally agree it will be necessary to get aid out as soon as possible.
The parties are split, …
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By Patric Haerle, Washington State Journal |
1/13/21 04:22 PM
This year’s legislature won’t just be about numbers and budgets: It will explore social inequities, the proper role of policing and just how much authority the governor is …
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By Sydney Brown, Washington State Journal |
1/13/21 04:19 PM
Blaine Food Bank spread holiday joy this season, decorating its outdoor center with a 5-foot Frosty the Snowman, twinkling reindeer and a towering Christmas tree fashioned with glittering …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/13/21 03:55 PM
The Editor:
Thank you, Lynden Tribune, Joel Douglas and Gerald Hulbert for informing citizens so eloquently on pages A4 and A5 on January 6. Had the President ordered the testing and manufacturing …
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1/13/21 03:44 PM
As county and statewide vaccinations continue into the new year, Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt is expected to start distributing doses of the first round of the Pfizer vaccine on Tuesday, …
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By Grace McCarthy |
1/6/21 05:15 PM