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Summer events at Birch Bay State Park

Still not sure how to enjoy the warm weather? Take a look at what’s in store over the next few weeks at Birch Bay State Park: Orcas in the Salish Sea: 7 p.m. on Friday, June 9 at … more

Learn how to transform your yard into a bird refuge

Millions of wild birds are killed each year flying into windows, including in private homes. Birds face other dangers, too, in your yard, whether they are migrating or flying locally. Everyone, but … more

Two people detained at Peace Arch border crossing

Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained two men at the Peace Arch border crossing due to outstanding warrants. A 39-year-old man from Las Vegas was … more

Legislative focus sharpens as cutoff deadline passes

Lawmakers are eying the finish line for this year’s 60-day legislative session, after passing more than 550 bills out of their originating chambers in time for last Wednesday’s cutoff deadline. … more

Why dental hygiene is essential

The importance of maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums goes beyond having fresh breath and a white smile. Oral hygiene plays an integral role in overall health. Research indicates that oral … more

Blaine’s new police chief meets the school board

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s new police chief Allen Schubert visited the Blaine School Board at its October 22 meeting to introduce himself and to update the school … more

Bellingham fliers can now travel to Anchorage

Low-cost airline Allegiant Airlines will debut new non-stop service from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) on June 5, according to the Port … more

Jennifer Sefzik to challenge Rep. Shewmake

A small business owner and high school debate coach announced that she is running for state representative Sharon Shewmake’s seat in the Washington State House of Representatives. In a … more

Utility moratorium extended until July 31 for electric, natural gas

Electric and natural gas customers struggling to pay their bills due to the economic impacts of the pandemic have until July 31 before worrying disconnections will restart. On February 23, the … more

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

BHS student wins state medical competition

For Blaine High School science teacher Elli Weeks, getting a bag of pins in the mail for students in her Future Health Professionals Club (HOSA) is a regular occurrence. Every year, after her … more

U.S. border patrol chief visits Blaine

The U.S. Border Patrol Blaine sector received a visit from U.S. border patrol chief Rodney Scott from July 19-20. Scott became border patrol’s 24th border chief in February 2020, a position … more

Letters to The Editor: August 26-September 1, 2021

The Editor: The Birch Bay Library Capital Facilities Area (the method state law provides for funding a public library capital improvement project through property taxes) has been determined. We … more

Letters to The Editor: September 16-22, 2021

The Editor: In response to Doug Ericksen’s invitation to small businessmen about improving opportunities, I wrote to his office: Please inform Doug that one reason small businesses are … more

County sees workers and jobs enter market, hiring challenges persist

Whatcom County is just under 4,000 jobs below where it stood in March 2020.  According to Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD) data, the county had 92,700 jobs in January … more

BP Cherry Point to host open house

BP Cherry Point is hosting an open house to give members of the public an opportunity to get an up-close look at the refinery’s operations. Refinery staff will offer tours from 10 a.m. to 2 … more

Dementia respite program coming to Whatcom County

A dementia respite program is returning to Bellingham and Lynden in March that will give people living with dementia a space to socialize while their caretakers receive a break.  Dementia … more

Obituary: Tommy Peter Ryser

Tommy Peter Ryser September, 1955 – June, 2023 Tommy Peter Ryser – father, adventurer, and mechanic extraordinaire – passed away June 21, at the home of his former wife … more

Borderite sports roundup: Football loses heartbreaker, cross-country prepares for first home meet

Football One week after earning its first win of the season, and head coach Andy Olson’s first in his tenure for the Borderites, Blaine football lost a heartbreaker on the road against … more

Sheriff's Reports, November 9-15, 2023

October 30, 7:42 a.m.: Fight on Allan Street.  October 30, 8:45 a.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Drive. October 30, 9:15 a.m.: Death investigation on Hazel Lane. October 30, … more
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