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Coast Salish Days coming to Birch Bay

By Steve Guntli Organizers of an upcoming Coast Salish Days in Birch Bay will be holding a fundraiser in support of the event. The fundraiser will be held on … more

Orcafest coming to Birch Bay State Park

By Steve Guntli The first-ever Birch Bay Orca Fest is coming to Birch Bay State Park during the Memorial Day weekend. The event is a family-friendly festival … more

Fighting back: creative solutions for surviving allergy season

If you’re one of the estimated 60 million Americans who live with seasonal allergies (or allergic rhinitis), you know it’s the little things – such as pollen or dust – that can make you feel … more

Local author recounts talks with Hollywood stars

By Jack Kintner Blaine author Ron Miller’s latest book, “Conversations with Classic Movie Stars,” has just hit the shelves and is already his publisher’s … more

2016 Semiahmoo Yacht Club Opening Day

Photos by Steve Guntli Semiahmoo Yacht Club commodore Lynette Morris-Reade salutes her fellow sailors. The yacht club opened its 35th season on May 7 with a … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, May 2 - May 8

May 2, 4:43 a.m.: Alarm audible on Legion Drive. May 2, 6:21 a.m.: Alarm audible on Legion Drive. May 2, 8:42 a.m.: Security check in progress on California … more

Breaking: Army Corps of Engineers rejects GPT permit

By Steve Guntli The future of the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) is in question after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) rejected a permit for the project on May … more

For those in peril on the sea

Richard Sturgill carries a ceremonial wreath down to the Plover ferry during the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on May 1. The wreath was taken out into the bay and released in … more

Semiahmoo Shore’s model showcases residences project

By Oliver Lazenby The first model home is finished on a development that will eventually include 46 housing units on Semiahmoo spit. The Semiahmoo Shore project, … more

UPDATE: Bow Wow and Woofs holding fundraiser for war puppies

By Steve Guntli In times of war, a lot of lives are upended, and not just human lives. Now, a Birch Bay Square store owner is holding a fundraiser to ensure that four-legged friends … more

Intalco plant to stay open through 2018

By Steve Guntli Alcoa has signed a deal that will keep its Intalco aluminum plant in Ferndale open for another two years. Alcoa and the Bonneville Power … more

Goodbye to Dakota Creek Winery

Ken and Jill Peck celebrated the closing of the Dakota Creek Winery with a small party for friends and customers on April 23. The Pecks decided to retire this year, and closed the winery for good … more

Cinco de Mayonnaise: Five things to know about mayo

By Jess Scott Wright Mayonnaise: chances are pretty high it’s an ingredient in something you like. More than a condiment, it’s an essential ingredient that brings magic to a … more

Prediabetes: Why you shouldn’t ignore it

Meteorologists can often warn us of impending bad weather. Doctors can often do the same with our health, warning us when we’re at risk for a serious disease. For example, a … more

Coast Guard hosting women’s boating course

The local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will be hosting a special boating course to help women feel more confident at the helm. “Confidence In Boating” is intended as a … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, April 18 - May 1

April 18, 2:34 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 18, 4:24 p.m.: Hot rod on Creasy Road. April 18, 8 p.m.: Welfare check on Petticote … more

Cruising through Drayton Harbor

Richard Sturgill and Brooklyn Henderson enjoy the sea air while riding the Plover ferry on April 25. Henderson and her fifth grade class were on board the ferry as part of the … more

Woman escapes kidnapping in Birch Bay

A 21-year-old woman was able to escape her abusive boyfriend by crashing her car into the wall of a Birch Bay Shell station. On April 20, a clerk at Bay Center Market in Birch Bay … more

County will simulate earthquake to test preparedness

John Gargett speaks to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce about Cascadia Rising. Photo by Steve Guntli By Steve Guntli The threat of a massive earthquake devastating the west coast has been theorized … more

Work on Birch Bay-Lynden overpass complete

Commuters will no longer have to contend with construction near Birch Bay Square. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced last week … more
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