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Heron sunset in Birch Bay.Photo: Ruth Lauman By Oliver Lazenby A Whatcom County Council decision to exclude a 201-acre parcel from Birch Bay’s Urban Growth Area (UGA) could make it more difficult …
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5/25/16 06:17 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Sixth graders in Blaine school district are half a grade level ahead of the average American sixth grader, according to a new study by researchers from Stanford …
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5/25/16 06:15 PM
Story and photos by Nicole Vettese When I was growing up in Colorado, weeding the garden was the chore I liked least. I hated the sunburns and the raw itchiness of my skin after …
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5/25/16 06:13 PM
The city of Blaine has opened up the 7th Street Community Garden for the season, and plots are still available. The community garden was founded to produce food …
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5/25/16 06:12 PM
By Steve Guntli Birch Bay resident and musician Nolan Murray has been a champion for local orca whales for a while now. Now, he’s sharing his passion by hosting a daylong festival …
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5/25/16 06:11 PM
May 16, 4:33 p.m.: Welfare check in progress, Birch Bay-Lynden Road. May 16, 8:07 p.m.: Welfare check in progress on Harborview Road. May 16, 6:33 p.m.: Refer to …
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5/25/16 05:09 PM
A pair of dandelions catch the sunset over Drayton Harbor. Photo by Steve Bedow
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5/18/16 06:21 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council approved an amendment to its contract with the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project contractor at the May 3 council meeting. The …
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5/18/16 06:20 PM
Blaine Harbor Art Gallery is throwing its annual SpringFest Art Show this weekend. SpringFest provides local artists a venue to share their work with the public. More than 25 artists …
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5/18/16 06:18 PM
The Blaine Gardener’s Market is opening for the season, and it’s marking the occasion with the help of some slimy guests. The Gardener’s Market vendors typically offer fresh …
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5/18/16 06:16 PM
Blaine-Birch Bay Parks and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is throwing a picnic in Bay Horizon Park this weekend, and they’ve invited some special guests from a galaxy far, far …
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5/18/16 06:15 PM
Dr. Patrick Rooney showing off a picture of the USNS Mercy.Photo by Steve Guntli By Steve Guntli A local dentist is volunteering his time for a mission of mercy with the U.S. Navy. Dr. Patrick Rooney …
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5/18/16 06:15 PM
By Steve Guntli We’re in the midst of something of an action movie renaissance. Occasionally dismissed as the most vapid of movie genres, the new generation of action directors are …
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5/18/16 06:13 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Peace Arch State Park’s 19th annual International Sculpture Exhibition opened on Sunday, May 1. Sculptures will be on display through October …
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5/18/16 06:12 PM
By Kevin Erickson, DVM, Kulshan Veterinary Hospital Despite popular practice, treats are not the best way to love a pet or to help it live a long healthy life. In …
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5/18/16 06:11 PM
May 9, 10:14 a.m.: Security check on California Trail. May 9, 10:21 a.m.: Security check on Alderson Road. May 9, 11:20 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Alderson …
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5/18/16 06:09 PM
Protesters line the streets outside the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds to protest Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s speech on May 7. The Trump rally drew thousands of supporters …
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5/11/16 06:40 PM
By Steve Guntli A Bellingham man standing trial for the deaths of two Ferndale teens was found not guilty in Whatcom County Superior Court on May 4. William Jeffrey …
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5/11/16 06:36 PM
A 12-mile long paving project along I-5 began on May 9. Construction crews from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be fixing ruts, cracks and potholes …
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5/11/16 05:40 PM
Yelp, the website and app that allows customers to rate and review restaurants and businesses, has become the de facto standard for businesses wishing to communicate with their clientele. Now, the …
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5/11/16 05:39 PM
