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Local chef runs two Bellingham eateries

Chef Eric Truglas showcases OPERA croissants. By Alyssa Evans Cooking food is a longtime passion for Birch Bay resident Eric Truglas, who has over 3 0 years’ of experience working as a chef. … more

Mark your calendars, the Birch Bay Music Festival is back

Birch Bay Music Festival 2016. Photo by Wayne Diaz. By Stefanie Donahue The event of the year for pet and music lovers is just around the corner. From Friday through Sunday, August 4–6, the public … more

Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office issues burn ban

Starting today, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office is imposing a ban on all open burning in unincorporated areas due to dry weather conditions until further notice. Yard … more

The Whatcom Museum unveils permanent exhibit focused on Northwest Coast tribes

A Coast Salish woman. Photo courtesy of the Whatcom Museum. By Stefanie Donahue Traditions, languages and stories of the Northwest Coast people are on full display at the Whatcom Museum’s … more

Free fare week slated for August

Just in time for the August 14–19 Northwest Washington Fair, Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) is lifting fees for all bus routes, with exception of 80X to Mt. Vernon, August … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 27-July 26

June 27, 11:14 a.m.: Vandalism cold call on Legion Drive. June 27, 3:12 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Lincoln Road. June 27, 3:41 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on … more

Tall ship Lady Washington sets sail for annual maritime festival

By Stefanie Donahue In just a matter of days, tall ship Lady Washington will appear in Drayton Harbor – the vessel is a full-scale replica of the first American ship to touch land … more

Port awards $509,000 contract for repair of two webhouses on Marine Drive

A webhouse located west of Milhollin Drive that’s due for repair. Photo by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue Two marine-use storage facilities located west of Milhollin Drive, along Marine … more

Football grandstand at least three years out

By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine school district board of directors work session on July 17 determined that many options remain for a new or updated grandstand at the … more

Birch Bay Sand Sculpture contest draws a crowd

Droves of sand sculptors took part in the Birch Bay Sand Sculpture contest July 22-23. More photos on page 15. [slideshow_deploy id='18259'] Photos by Chuck Kinzer more

How to spend a weekend in Blaine and Birch Bay

Photos and story by Alyssa Evans Will you have friends and relatives visiting this summer? Blaine and Birch Bay offer visitors a variety of activities and places to go – here are a … more

Here’s what you should know about gardening in August

By Stefanie Donahue It takes a flick of a switch to power on your air conditioner and cool off in the summertime, but for plants in your outdoor garden, it’s not so easy to beat … more

Gray whale spotted in Boundary Bay

An approximately 30-foot-long juvenile gray whale maneuvers through Boundary Bay off of Lily Point Marine Park in Point Roberts on July 22. Photo by Jeff Ferguson. more

School district publishes policy against “lunch shaming”

By Oliver Lazenby In some school districts, if a student doesn’t have lunch, they don’t eat. In others, they get a cheese sandwich to eat in front of their classmates who are … more

Habitat for Humanity nears completion on Leeside build

Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County After four years of waiting for permits and eight months of construction, Julio Ortiz, his wife Juana Mendoza and their five kids are just … more

City council considers ways to spur local economy

By Stefanie Donahue Are impact fees the key to revitalizing downtown and incentivizing growth in Blaine? The question was at the heart of an hour-long discussion … more

New law encourages drivers to keep their eyes on the road

By Stefanie Donahue Drivers using a handheld device while roaming Washington roads now face a hefty fine as a result of a new distracted driving law that went into effect July … more

Briefly

By Alyssa Evans Blaine City Council approves Vista Terrace project extension to Lincoln Lane At a regular meeting on July 24, Blaine City Council voted to approve an … more

Photos of Blaine’s Yard of the Week winners...

2297 Dodd Street. 2283 Seaside Drive. Yard of the Week winners Weston, Kelly and Kai Kerwin. Photos by Debbie Harger.  more

Primary ballots due August 1

If you want your vote to count in the primaries, be sure to return your ballot by Tuesday, August 1. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office requires that ballots be postmarked by … more
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