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The Railway Café celebrates caboose’s centennial

Railway Café’s caboose continues to push new businesses forward as it reaches its centennial this year. “One hundred years is a milestone,” Railway Café owner Vicka … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/21/21 08:28 PM

Onyon won’t seek re-election

After 23 years on city council, Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon will not be running for re-election. Onyon has served eight years as mayor. “It’s time to pass the baton to someone else, … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/21/21 08:17 PM

Nooksack River adjudication is “likely,” department of ecology official says

A half-million-dollar budget for review and court ruling of water rights along the Nooksack River basin is likely to be approved by Washington state legislature and signed by governor Jay Inslee, … more

By Nolan Baker | 4/21/21 08:06 PM

Truck smuggling $3.5 million in cocaine stopped crossing border from Whatcom County

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers stopped a truck last month crossing the U.S./Canada border from Whatcom County with an estimated $3.5 million worth of cocaine. According to a CBSA … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:58 PM

Hybrid students in district buildings every week now

4/21/21 07:53 PM

Local boat retailers see increase in sales since start of pandemic

Local boat sales have increased sharply since the start of the pandemic, causing new boats and engines to go on backorder for months. Increased boat sales are partly due to the lifestyle change … more

By Sienna Boucher | 4/21/21 07:50 PM

Pharmacies administering vaccines in Whatcom County

All vaccine scheduling with pharmacies is online and all Johnson and Johnson vaccines are on hold. The Whatcom County Health Department’s Community Vaccination Center will also host two … more

By Sienna Boucher | 4/21/21 07:43 PM

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: April 17

As of April 19, all people 16 and older in the U.S. are now eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Every adult became eligible in Washington just a few days before on April 15. Whatcom County has had a … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/21/21 07:41 PM

Unemployment claims spike statewide and locally, but unemployment rates trend down

Claims for unemployment insurance spiked significantly for the first time after declining trends since the beginning of the year in Whatcom County and Washington state. The uptick during the week of … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:27 PM

Road Rules: Inefficient traffic flow at intersections?

Question: I see changes in the way traffic is flowing at some larger intersections where I live. It used to be the turn lanes from the opposite sides would go at the same time. That way the through … more

By Doug Dahl | 4/21/21 07:25 PM

City to modify electrical system, expect power outages

City electrical crews will be making modifications to the electrical system in central Blaine starting Friday, April 23, which will require short intermittent power outages for two months in those … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:21 PM

County council rewrites indecent exposure law to allow public breastfeeding

In its April 6 meeting, Whatcom County Council unanimously amended its indecent exposure code to include an exception for breastfeeding. Previously, with the way code was written, it could be … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:19 PM

Baseball, softball and track athletes make conference leaderboards

Baseball On April 15, the Borderites traveled to Lynden and lost 8-5. The next day, they beat Sehome 10-8 in Bellingham. On Tuesday, the boys lost to Sedro-Woolley 4-2 at home. As of April 17, … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:19 PM

Briefly from Blaine City Council

News from the virtual Blaine City Council meeting on April 12. State funding coming down the pike for Blaine With the help of state funding, the city of Blaine is expected to receive money for … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/21/21 07:18 PM

School district Covid-19 data dashboard hits double digits

The Blaine school district has a Covid-19 data dashboard on its website to account for people who were at the schools while infected with the virus. The dashboard, which just hit a total of 10 cases, … more

By Ian Haupt | 4/21/21 07:18 PM

Border closure extended again, closed until at least May 21

The U.S./Canada border will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least May 21 after officials on both sides of the border announced its extension. The 13th extension was announced April 20, … more

By Grace McCarthy | 4/21/21 07:15 PM

Blaine chamber members’ social for first time in a year

4/21/21 07:11 PM

Letters to the Editor: April 22-28, 2021

The Editor: I would like to commend you (and your newspaper) for having the wisdom and courage for taking a position in your “Letters to the Editor” section of your paper to encourage … more

4/21/21 07:04 PM

Obituary: Judy Eileen Gilfillan Trefren

Judy Eileen Gilfillan Trefren August 19, 1943 – April 9, 2021 Judy Trefren passed away gracefully on April 9, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She is one of two … more

4/21/21 07:01 PM

Sheriff's Reports, April 22-28, 2021

April 11, 8:41 p.m.: Assault simple cold call on Pheasant Drive. April 11, 9:22 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Holeman Avenue. April 12, 7:11 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Shetland Court. April 12, … more

4/21/21 06:56 PM