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New $4 million facility to offer services for Whatcom County residents experiencing homelessness

A new $4 million facility to help provide services to those facing homelessness in Whatcom County has been announced by Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and … more

Basketball and wrestling in June? Winter sports up next with spring season over

Spring sports finished off this year’s shortened season last week. With no season culminating competitions, teams and their players are left to measure their seasons by their record and … more

Registration opens for Tour de Whatcom bike ride

Get your pedals in gear – registration for the Tour de Whatcom bike ride recently opened for its 16th year. The ride will start the morning of Saturday, July 17, leaving from Boundary Bay … more

Free legal advice in partnership with WCLS

Law Advocates, an organization that provides legal help for low-income county residents, is offering free civil law help in collaboration with the Whatcom County Library System. Technology and … more

Obituary: Garry R. Montgomery

Garry R. Montgomery January 26, 1950 – April 25, 2021   Garry Ross Montgomery, age 71, of Blaine passed away peacefully with his daughters Alison Mayer and Jennifer Montgomery by … more

Obituary: Daniel Colacurcio Sr.

Daniel Colacurcio Sr. August 22, 1927 – March 29, 2021   Daniel Colacurcio Sr., age 93, of Blaine, WA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, finishing his race and meeting his … more

Obituary: Evelyn (Young) Bonallo

Evelyn (Young) Bonallo March 11, 1926 - April 23, 2021   Evelyn Bonallo passed away peacefully at the home she loved, in the community she and her late husband, Harry Bruce … more

Road Rules: Seatbelt replacement

Question: My seatbelt seems to be wearing out. The buckle doesn’t always work right and the belt has some frayed spots on it. Are there any rules about replacing it? Can I just go buy one … more

Filing week starts May 17. Here’s what you need to know to run for office.

Those interested in running for public office need to keep an important date on their calendar: Filing week is Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21 for positions open in the November … more

Letters to the Editor: May 13-19, 2021

The Editor: We have a small cottage in Point Roberts and it is with continued frustration and sadness that our two governments cannot come to a simple travel arrangement given the unique geography … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 13-19, 2021

May 2, 4:16 a.m.: Mental on H Street. May 2, 9:44 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Alderson Road. May 2, 6:32 a.m.: Forgery on Haida Way. May 2, 5:14 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. May 2, 5:51 … more

NWFR needs for and against statements on proposed levy

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue needs people to write for and against statements for a proposed property tax levy that will be on August primary ballots. The deadline to apply is noon on Monday, May … more

Blaine anchor chain manufacturer faces impacts if Congress doesn’t close loopholes

U.S. lawmakers are calling on Congress to close loopholes that, if ignored, could lead to job losses for a Blaine manufacturer. Lister Chain and Forge, at 3810 Loomis Trail Road, is the only … more

Drayton Harbor no shooting zone reintroduced in Whatcom County Council

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 to reintroduce a proposed ordinance that would establish a no shooting zone in Drayton Harbor. The council also voted 4-2 to introduce a no shooting zone in the … more

For and against statements needed for Birch Bay library ballot measure

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is looking for volunteers to serve on committees for and against a ballot measure that would increase property taxes to support the Birch Bay Vogt Community … more

Birch Bay chamber seeking volunteers for berm task force

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from Birch Bay residents who want to volunteer on the Berm Task Force. The task force will provide recommendations to Whatcom County … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: May 1

Whatcom County Health Department officials say they’ve seen a decrease in Covid-19 vaccine demand within recent weeks, but it’s too soon to know the reason. In an email to The … more

Obituary: Mary Wright

Mary Wright April 8, 1921–April 16, 2021   Mary Wright passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2021. Angels are found in heaven, but Mary was an angel here on Earth. Mary … more

Man shot in the foot during a drive-by shooting, suspects arrested

A Blaine man and woman were arrested April 30 heading toward Birch Bay as suspects in a drive-by shooting that left a man shot in the foot. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) booked … more
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