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NWFR chief Ron Anderson resigns during tense union negotiations

Chief Ron Anderson, r., presents an honorary plaque to firefighter Doug Clark at the fire commissioners meeting on April 16. By Steve Guntli Amid tensions from union representatives and staff, North … more

55 people affected by E. coli outbreak after Lynden field trip

By Steve Guntli As of May 6, 55 people have fallen ill from E. coli sickness after a field trip in Lynden. Eight people have been hospitalized for their … more

Blaine and Birch Bay beaches closed to shellfish harvesting

Less than a week after reopening most of the county’s beaches for shellfish harvesting, the Whatcom County Health Department closed all beaches to recreational shellfish harvesting north of Sandy … more

Sprucing up the yard

Joe and Jill Nymeyer of Bayside Treasures in Blaine craft decorative garden art like these sea creatures. Bayside Treasures is one of the stops on the Springfest Art Tour of Blaine, taking place this … more

Gluten-free or gluten freaked out?

There’s no shortage of gluten-free options, but are they right for you? By Jess Scott Wright, RDN Fat free, sugar free and now gluten free: the list of food “freedoms” that have influenced … more

A healthier you means a healthier baby

When you’re pregnant, a lot of things that you do can have an effect on your baby – an effect that continues long after your baby is born. That’s why it’s crucial to make good decisions about … more

Blessing of the Fleet, May 3, 2015

Photos by Steve Guntli Friends and family came out to show their respect for the men and women from Blaine who have been lost at sea. Visitors placed a flower in the memorial reef for each life lost. … more

Stafholt opens new short-term care wing

One of six rooms in the newly-remodeled post-acute rehabilitation wing at Stafholt. By Steve Guntli Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt will debut their newest wing at an open house event on Saturday, … more

TouchStone Behavioral Health to hold open house

By Alyssa Pitcher TouchStone Behavioral Health is the only mental health clinic serving the community of Blaine. The practice provides counseling and therapy services for all … more

UPDATE: Several people sick with e. coli infections after school field trip to Lynden dairy

UPDATE: The Whatcom County Health Department is now reporting 32 cases stemming from an e. coli outbreak at a dairy in Lynden. Four people have been hospitalized for their … more

Shellfish harvesting ban lifted on most county beaches

The Whatcom County Health Department has lifted the ban on shellfish harvesting on county beaches. The department announced on April 29 that biotin levels in shellfish on most Whatcom County beaches … more

Updated: Race day in Blaine

  Sailors maneuver to the starting position during the Semiahmoo Bay International Regatta on September 26. The two-day event featured a distance race and a … more

City rejects construction bids for playground

By Steve Guntli The Marine Park playground project is facing some setbacks, but the city is confident it will still open in time for the Fourth of … more

Springfest Art Tour highlights 35 Blaine artists

Dozens of local artists will show off their wares during the Springfest Art Tour of Blaine this Mother’s Day weekend. Sponsored by Blaine Harbor Art Gallery, the … more

Birch Bay Drive project moving ahead

By Ian Ferguson The Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project is back on track to begin construction in late fall of 2016. The $11.5 million county project is … more

Blaine students debut first original play

By Steve Guntli A group of Blaine High School (BHS) theater students are getting the chance to stage their own show. “Soldat: A Bittersweet … more

Hot home improvement trends that make your home work for you

By Mary Kay Robinson Recent home improvement trends have embraced energy efficiency, low-maintenance exteriors and double-duty space. What these trends show is that … more

Rental housing shortage looming

By Mike Kent While it may not be obvious yet, we are on a path that spells bad news for tenants. With Birch Bay and Blaine just a 30-minute drive from Bellingham and gas prices at … more

Blaine students crowd-fund senior skip day

By Steve Guntli “Senior skip day,” the loosely-organized, unofficial holiday in which outgoing seniors take a day off school near the end of the year, has been … more

Ask and ye shall receive

By Pat Grubb Point Roberts fire chief Chris Carleton asked fire commissioners for a new contract and he received. And boy, did he ever receive. Speaking to the … more
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