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Time is running out: 3 key items to consider before the December 7 Medicare Enrollment Deadline

In a year filled with unforeseen challenges and important decisions, people with Medicare have through Monday, December 7 to select their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage for … more

State lawmakers push competing economic Covid-19 relief packages

Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state legislature, with the hope relief can reach people by the end of February. Two Covid-19 relief … more

Washington will move to Phase 3, expanding indoor dining and sports

Governor Jay Inslee has announced that Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery will be transitioning from a regional approach to a county-by-county evaluation process. Inslee also announced a third … more

Letters to the Editor, July 1-7, 2021

The Editor: Does anyone else out there question the sale by the city and approval by council of the property at 665 Peace Portal? I realize that this cash-poor city paid out a lot of money to … more

County council to extend Birch Bay golf cart zone

Whatcom County Council unanimously requested during its October 26 regular meeting for public works to draft an ordinance that would extend the existing golf cart zone in Birch Bay to Gemini Street. … more

PeaceHealth urges boosters, safe practices amid rise in Covid-19 cases

Due to a sudden and significant increase in Covid-19 patients, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is expanding its Covid bed capacity to meet the demand and asking for the community’s help … more

Underground Owl Hot Sauce spotted around Blaine

Spotted Owl Farm is family-owned and operated out of Blaine by owner Doug Cross. The farm produces fresh “farm to bottle” Underground Owl Hot Sauce made from peppers grown at their … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: October 13-19, 2022

Sept. 30, noon: Auto theft on Peace Portal Drive. Sept. 30, 6:48 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Wilson Avenue. Oct. 1, 1:17 a.m.: Verbal domestic on Birch Court. Oct. 1, 7:04 p.m.: Residential … more

Health officials recommend masking indoors amid respiratory virus surge

The Whatcom County Health Department is asking residents to mask indoors as Washington state experiences an ‘unprecedented’ surge in respiratory illness.  In a December 9 press … more

Blaine boys basketball secure state berth with fourth quarter comeback

The Borderites scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to beat The Northwest School 67-56 at King’s Senior High School in Shoreline February 18 and complete a comeback that would send them on to the … more

Longtime band director honored at BHS spring concert

The Blaine High School band played its last concert of the year in the Performing Arts Center May 2. The special occasion was celebrated as band director Bob Gray’s last performance, as Gray … more

Letters to The Editor: August 3-9, 2023

The Editor: The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) was contacted in early 2022 regarding the sign located at Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. There was interest in who owned it and how it … more

Port of Bellingham accepting final comments on public access plan

The Port of Bellingham is accepting public comment until Monday, January 22 for its draft recreation, conservation and public access plan. The plan is updated every six years to guide … more

Modern design unveiled for proposed east Blaine manufactured home park

East Blaine developers unveiled their proposal for a luxury manufactured home park during a February 27 community meeting, signifying the first time the developers presented the project after over a … more

Ships can now be dismantled on the water

By Steve Guntli   Washington state is taking steps to address the problem of abandoned ships polluting state waterways. The Washington State … more

Heart-health tips from PeaceHealth

By Edward Evans, MD Hearts surround us this month. Along with the paper and chocolate versions are the human ones: the beating hearts of more than 300 million … 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

Never too old to get moving: Blaine senior participates in marathons

By Katelyn Doggett “Just keep moving,” thinks Blaine resident Joseph Klein, 75, as he looks down at his chocolate lab trotting by his side during a brisk … more

Rescue me: Ellie

Rescue Me: Every week we'll feature a pup up for adoption at a local animal shelter. Meet Ellie, a 1-year old Pit mix looking for a permanent home. You can visit her at Whatcom Humane … more
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