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Free financial literacy class offered in Blaine

If you struggle to balance a healthy budget, local nonprofits are here to help. Financial literacy nonprofit Whatcom Dream will offer six money management classes from Tuesday, September 28 until … more

Single-use plastic bags ban starts October 1

Sales of single-use plastic bags will be banned in Washington state beginning on October 1 after governor Jay Inslee rescinded the proclamation delaying the original January 1, 2021 start … more

Road Rules: AI-controlled traffic signals

Question: Artificial Intelligence (AI) controlling stop lights seems much easier than AI driving a car. I’m not sure whether any are on the market yet, but seemingly AI stoplights could be an … more

Lopez Island author features Blaine in new book

What does a captive killer whale feel? That’s one question Lopez Island author Gene Helfman asks in his debut novel set in Blaine and throughout the Salish Sea region. The novel, … more

Former BHS student wins big at music competition

A Washington State University student from Blaine won first prize for tuba in the 18-23 age division at the 2021 European Music Competition. Tim Schrader, an incoming third-year student, has been … more

Burn ban lowered to stage 1 in unincorporated Whatcom County

Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and recent rain, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office is allowing recreational fires again. The modified burning restrictions went into effect … more

Point Roberts’ Trinity Church in danger of collapse

Trinity Community Lutheran Church, a fixture of Point Roberts since 1913, is in danger of collapsing and requires $200,000 in repairs, according to Andy Mar who is heading the fundraising … more

Op-Ed: Help save our historic Icelandic landmark

In the early 1890s the first Icelandic settlers arrived in Point Roberts. Though few in number, their resilient spirits fuelled a steadily growing population and founded a lasting heritage in this … more

‘My time to live’: Through novel program, kidney patients get palliative care, dialysis until the end

After a decade of living with chronic kidney disease, Vonita McGee knows her body is wearing out. At 63, McGee undergoes dialysis sessions three times each week at a Northwest Kidney Centers site … more

Free retirement seminar in Bellingham September 16

Safe Harbor Legal Solutions, PLLC is offering a free seminar on retirement 7 p.m. Thursday, September 16 in Bellingham. The seminar is geared toward people planning for, or already, retired to … more

Letters to The Editor: September 9-15, 2021

The Editor: Well said, Dr. Kazymyra, well said. My sentiments exactly. Theresa Pomeroy Blaine   The Editor: He’s a stand-up kind of guy. He’s been standing up for … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: September 9-15, 2021

Aug. 28, 8:01 a.m.: Verbal domestic on D Street. Aug. 28, 6 p.m.: Vandalism report on H Street. Aug. 29, 2:40 p.m.: Parking problem on Grant Avenue. Aug. 30, 3 p.m.: Theft of mail on … more

Sheriff's Reports, September 9-15, 2021

Aug. 27, 2:11 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Harbor Drive and East Street. Aug. 27, 7:08 p.m.: Driving under the influence on Helweg Lane and Point Whitehorn Road. Aug. 27, 7:44 p.m.: … more

Obituary: David Glen Morley

David Glen Morley March 20, 1957–August 24, 2021   David Glen Morley, was born March 20, 1957 in Montreal, Quebec to Harold and Gladys Morley. Dave grew up in St. Lambert, playing … more

A century of the Peace Arch: 1921-2021

A lot has changed in 100 years in Blaine, from I-5 being built to entire neighborhoods erected, but the arch straddling the U.S./Canada border has remained the same. The Peace Arch will celebrate 100 … more

Asian giant hornet nest eradicated in east Blaine three times larger than last year’s nest

State entomologists eradicated an Asian giant hornet nest with nearly 1,500 hornets in various life stages in east Blaine the morning of August 25. The nest was three times the size of the first nest … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: August 28

Whatcom County has had 658 probable and confirmed Covid-19 cases since last week and 12,388 in total since the start of the pandemic, according to August 31 Washington State Department of Health … more

Discover Birch Bay Days returns for 42nd year

If you’re looking for a lively weekend in Birch Bay, you’re in luck because Discover Birch Bay Days is back this weekend. The event-filled weekend kicks off Friday, September 3 with a … more
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