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Local artists to showcase talent in the Wave studio tours

The Wave studio art tour descends on the Blaine area from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27, with local artists ready to showcase their talents.  The Blaine Arts Council (BAC) kicks … more

Derby Day parade, activities return

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce will close its summer event season with Derby Day’s annual parade and other family activities on Saturday, August 26. Derby Day, formerly known as … more

Upgraded burn ban prohibits all open burning

A dry summer has led to the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office upgrading the burn ban to a stage two ban, which prohibits all open burning in unincorporated county areas. The fire … more

Education, training planned for Overdose Awareness Day

The Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are using Overdose Awareness Day as an opportunity to educate the public and encourage conversation on … more

State opens secure donation portal for Maui wildfire aid

The Washington Office of the Secretary of State (SOS) has organized a list of verified nonprofits for people who want to donate to Maui wildfire relief efforts.   The SOS’s Disaster … more

Road Rules: Dealing with dual yields

Question: Who has the right-of-way if one direction of traffic has a “right turn yield” and the opposite has “left hand yield on green”? People always act like they have the … more

Obituary: Maria Trinidad Torres Lear (Trini)

Maria Trinidad Torres Lear (Trini) September 18, 1955 – August 2, 2023 You may have been greeted at the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center by Trini’s welcoming smile, … more

Obituary: Marian Runnels

Marian Runnels Marian Runnels died of a rare swift-acting cancer on July 31, 2023 at age 76.  She was an engineer, scientist, artist, mother, friend, partner, teacher, mentor, and … more

Letters to The Editor: July 24-30, 2023

The Editor: I want to highlight an important issue that impacts all Whatcom County citizens that was just debated by the county council: Electing vs. appointing the county sheriff.  … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 24-30, 2023

August 16, 7:41 a.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Bay Drive August 16, 5:55 p.m.: Shots on Fisherman’s Bend Lane August 16, 9:46 p.m.: Hit and run on Glendale Road and West Badger … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 24-30, 2023

August 12, 7:50 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Cedar Street August 12, 2:43 p.m.: Theft on Drayton Court August 12, 7:29 p.m.: Simple assault on 3rd Street August 13, 8:50 a.m.: Moving … more

Scientists monitor juvenile European green crab populations in Drayton Harbor

Scientists are keeping a close eye on Drayton Harbor waters after discovering a sizable population of juvenile European green crabs, indicating growth of the highly invasive species.  In … more

Recreational crab season delayed in Blaine, Birch Bay

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has delayed the recreational crab season in Blaine, Birch Bay and other areas of north Whatcom County because many crab shells haven’t … more

Manufactured home park code amendments revisited in city council

In a roller coaster of decisions surrounding a proposed text amendment that would clarify city code on manufactured home parks in east Blaine, both the prospective developers and Blaine City Council … more

Council tables vote on additional Plover funds

Blaine City Council voted 5-0 to postpone voting on an additional $58,000 to finish the restoration and maintenance of the historic Plover passenger ferry on August 14. Council plans to revisit the … more
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