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State implements new licensing for pot

By Steve Guntli The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) announced new rules that would license new recreational marijuana retail applicants and allow … more

Blaine invited to help guide new rail stop policy

By Ian Ferguson Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Rail Division and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has invited Blaine to appoint a … more

Department of Ecology predicts drought will extend through 2016

Though the weather has been noticeably cooler and wetter in recent weeks, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) says Washington is still in a state of drought. “The … more

City considers proposal to honor Bruce Wolf

Crowds of music festival students and locals filled G Street Plaza. Photo by Steve Guntli By Katelyn Doggett A proposal to rename the G Street Plaza has been offered to the Blaine Park and Cemetery … more

Everson first city in Whatcom County to ban recreational pot

By Steve Guntli On September 22, Everson City Council unanimously approved a ban on growing, processing and selling marijuana for recreational use. The city also placed a permanent … more

Pumpkins: Patch up your health this fall

By Jess Scott Wright, LDN Pumpkin season is here! Despite the Halloween appeal that stems from a pumpkin, this Jack of all trades can be, scary, spicy, savory and … more

Lights On program helps Whatcom County vehicles light their way

The Whatcom County Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold their 43rd annual Lights On inspection at two locations on Saturday, October 3. Qualified volunteers from the ASA … more

New owners, new attitude at the Beach at Birch Bay

By Katelyn Doggett A new restaurant has opened up in Birch Bay at 7876 Birch Bay Drive, the previous location of La Cantina Mexican and Bobby’s Dry Dock restaurants. Over the … more

Sprinting with Sammy

Braving heavy rainfall, a group of kids line up to race Sammy the Salmon for a 1k “smolt sprint,” part of the third annual Run with the Chums race. The race, part of Whatcom … more

City plans event as playground opening nears

By Katelyn Doggett After more than a year of planning, fundraising and construction, the Marine Park playground is scheduled to open on Monday, October 12 at 5 … more

WDFW seizes nearly 700 illegal crab pots

By Steve Guntli The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and tribal police seized 674 illegal crab pots from the waters off … more

Candidates to debate the issues at Birch Bay forum

By Steve Guntli Whatcom County citizens are invited to ask questions of candidates for this fall’s election. The annual Birch Bay candidate forum returns to Birch … more

Blaine man sentenced after high-speed chase through Ferndale

By Steve Guntli A Blaine resident received a nine-month jail sentence after leading police on a 110-mile-per-hour car chase through Ferndale last month. Brandon … more

Pernett sworn in as fire chief

By Ian Ferguson North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) has a new fire chief. William Pernett, who served as interim fire chief for three months after former chief Ron Anderson … more

Spend a knight at Spamalot

Fans of Monty Python and comedy in general won’t want to miss Bellingham Theatre Guild’s production of Spamalot, a musical comedy adapted from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy … more

Tips to help your garden flourish, even while the leaves fall off the trees

By Katelyn Doggett Fall is officially here, bringing crisp weather and plans of bundling up inside, but many people might not know that fall is one of the best … more

Simple home tips to protect your family from fire and carbon monoxide

You want your home to be a safe retreat from danger. While there are numerous ways to improve home safety, fires are a common threat that you have the power to prevent with … more

Whatcom County activities to celebrate fall

By Katelyn Doggett Fall has arrived, and it’s time to jump into celebrating the season. Check out these autumn events happening around Whatcom … more

Blaine natives find success making guitar straps

By Steve Guntli Patrick Corcorran and his wife, Holly, were born and raised in Blaine and graduated from Blaine High School in 2001. Since then, they’ve gone on … more
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