Whatcom County Council’s three-member investigative committee released its findings on September 24 into how the county handled multiple sexual harassment complaints against former public works … more

September 25, 2024: In a highly unusual process, Port of Bellingham commissioners have authorized spending $100,000 for a public relations campaign to make the public like them without a word of discussion taking place … more

The latest news from the Blaine City Council meeting on September 23. City extends agreement to sell Fern Street property Blaine City Council unanimously voted to extend the city’s … more

It was a busy week of sports, filled with lots of road games for Blaine athletics. Football continued its hot start with a 27-0 shutout of Chelan moving to 3-0 for the first time since 1990, … more

In an effort to fight climate change and achieve promised cuts to greenhouse gas emissions, the Washington state Department of Ecology (DOE) is seeking to join California and Québec’s … more

Semiahmoo Resort executive chef Debbie Vance has wasted no time bringing flavors to life for guests since starting September 1. Vance shares one of her recipes, a lamb sugo, for a scrumptious dinner … more

Debbie Vance has taken the reins as executive chef at Semiahmoo Resort as of September 1. Vance has spent more than 18 years in the hospitality industry. Previously, she worked as executive chef … more

A Blaine nonprofit organization is transforming retired Whatcom County Library System totes into Bookworm Bins as a fundraiser for Blaine Public Library.   The partnership between Blaine CORE … more

Birch Bay resident Karen Rabe is gearing up for her upcoming book release, “Blazing Upheaval,” a thriller set during the Rodney King riots.  Rabe, who writes under the pen name … more

The Port of Bellingham held a joint meeting with Blaine City Council at The Vault Wine Bar and Bistro on September 19. Port and city representatives as well as stakeholders discussed the Jorgensen … more

Janis Michelle Page June 4, 1962 – September 4, 2024   Heaven has opened its gates for Janis Michelle Page, a much beloved wife, mother and friend. Born in Houston, TX, she … more

Betty Kaye Deere May 21, 1952 – September 9, 2024   Betty Kaye Deere passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Sedro-Woolley, where she was surrounded by her … more

The Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for the upcoming bond issue on our ballots for the renovation of Blaine Middle School. This project is not just about building new … more

September 14, 12:46 p.m.: Suspicious person on Peace Portal Drive. September 14, 4:39 p.m.: Theft on Clyde Street. September 14, 11:47 p.m.: Serve warrant on 2nd Street. September 15, … more

September 14, 5:45 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. September 14, 9:17 p.m.: Shots on Bridge Way. September 16, 10:38 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Pheasant Drive. … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) chief Jason Van Der Veen started his career in firefighting at Station 62 in Semiahmoo. In the mid-1990s, the small fire station had room for three resident … more

A petition asking the Port of Bellingham to bring a fuel pump to Blaine Harbor has resurfaced conversations on fueling for boats mooring in the harbor, which have relied on Semiahmoo Marina to power … more