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Whatcom Humane Society reminds pet owners of winter dangers

Winter weather has arrived in Whatcom County, bringing cold temperatures, wind, rain and possible snow in the forecast. The Whatcom Humane Society (WHS) wants to help pet owners keep their animals … more

Blaine softball looks to Lyric Berry to lead the way

Blaine’s Lyric Berry pitched a complete game in the Borderites 4 – 2 loss to Mount Baker last week. Head coach Alisa Burk said Berry’s pitching will be vital to the team. Photo by Oliver … more

Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast is all about fun in the sun

Folks from around the community are getting an early start on summer this year by launching the Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast, an event catered to kicking back, eating well and basking in … more

Winter coat drive begins September 1

By Stefanie Donahue As the turn of the season draws near, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition are calling on the public to help collect warm … more

Agencies test cross-border emergency communication

Mt. Baker By Oliver Lazenby If or when Mt. Baker eventually erupts, its effects won’t necessarily be constrained by international borders. To prepare for that awkward fact, the latest in a series … more

Windermere Real Estate welcomes new agents

Donna Sherwood, l., and Greg Flint, r., are the latest to join the team at Windermere Real Estate’s office at 8105 Birch Bay Square Street. Office manager Tami Dockter said … more

The art of waterwise gardening...

By Melinda Myers Making a few changes in your garden care can yield great benefits. Less time and water wasted means more time for you to relax or entertain friends and family in … more

Practice gratitude to improve health and boost happiness

When you make an effort to see the good in life, you’ll notice that you’re happier, more content and less stressed. You’ll also enjoy some nice health benefits, including lower blood pressure, … more

Looking for something to do?

Several vacancies remain on boards and commissions that serve Whatcom County. Here’s a full list of what’s open to residents in Blaine and Birch Bay: Agricultural Advisory … more

Federal investigation underway into CBP’s detentions of Iranian-Americans

A federal investigation into recent detentions of Iranian-American travelers in Blaine is underway, after members of Congress and civil rights groups expressed concern about the “extreme … more

Canada-U.S. border restrictions won’t be relaxed in the near term

In a report published today by The Canadian Press, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quoted as saying that Canada-U.S. border restrictions won’t be relaxed in the near term. Trudeau … more

Local real estate: An unexpected pandemic side effect

As we cross the anniversary of Covid-19 being declared a national emergency, we in the real estate industry cannot believe what has evolved in the residential home market. In Blaine, especially, the … more

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

Blaine’s Fourth of July is back for 2021 festivities

Fourth of July festivities will take over downtown Blaine on July 4, albeit a few annual mainstays will be scaled back or missing due to the pandemic. Carroll Solomon, a director on Blaine Chamber … more

Rollback Weekend, sand sculpture competition brought all of the fun to Birch Bay

Rollback Weekend and the 38th annual sand sculpture competition brought crowds to Birch Bay July 23-25. People shuffled through Birch Bay Drive attending the old-fashioned car show on July 25 and the … more

All students to return to classrooms full time; but vaccines for teachers, masks for all

About 50 parents and community members assembled outside of the Blaine High School cafeteria to protest governor Jay Inslee’s mask mandates and encourage the Blaine school board to resist them. … more

Run with the Chums rings in Whatcom Water Week

Whatcom Conservation District hosted the ninth annual Run with the Chums 5k race at BP Highlands September 11. Competitors raced along the track and visited stations set up to inform people on water … more

Birch Bay Road Race set for Saturday, April 2

Start stretching – the Birch Bay Road Race is set for Saturday, April 2. Orca Running’s annual event will offer a 5K, 15K and 30K race for people looking to enjoy Birch Bay’s beautiful … more

Council approves annexing two H Street properties

Blaine City Council unanimously voted to annex two H Street Road properties, on the cusp of city limits near Odell Road. The annexation is a culmination of about 18 months of council discussions and … more

Sweet Road house fire intentionally started with gasoline

The man who died in the Sweet Road house fire on September 2 started the fire intentionally with gasoline, investigators found. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), Whatcom County Fire District 7 … more
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