U.S. border closed until September 21 By Grace McCarthy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the U.S./Canada border will remain closed until at least September 21. The … more

Scientists found an Asian giant hornet nest in east Blaine August 19, one-quarter of a mile from where the first hornet of 2021 was spotted nearly a week earlier near H Street Road. The Washington … more

When Roland Middleton approached the line to shake Wolf Bauer’s hand at his 100th birthday party, he was trying to think of what he could say to the Northwest mountaineer, environmentalist and … more

Many might have cheered at the eradicated Asian giant hornet nest last year, but the fight against the invasive species isn’t over in Whatcom County. The first live Asian giant hornets found in … more

As Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County reach pandemic highs, Whatcom County testing providers are seeing double the demand for testing, likely attributed to the Delta variant and people needing a test … more

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Covid-19 hospitalizations are continuing to increase, with 37 people admitted for Covid-19 on August 17, 12 more than last week. Whatcom County has had 469 … more

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) delayed starting recreational crab season in Marine Area 7 North, which encompasses Blaine and Point Roberts, two days until Saturday, August 21. The Swinomish … more

The August 3 primary election results are in and are expected to be certified August 17. The two candidates for each position who received the most amount of votes will go on to the November 2 … more

A question of establishing a Birch Bay Library Capital Facility Area (LCFA) will be on the November ballot. If the ballot measure passes, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) says the library … more

Whatcom Community College (WCC) announced students may receive up to $2,300 of $5.1 million in CARES Act funding is readily available for students to use during the upcoming academic year. The … more

Allied Arts of Whatcom County is looking for local artists who want to showcase their work in the non-profit’s 2022 exhibits. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 25. The art … more

Eileen Lillian (Nagy) Donaghy February 1, 1943 – March 9, 2021   The family of Eileen Donaghy invite you to a celebration of her life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 4 p.m., at … more

Elinor Blakely  Sept. 25, 1923 - May 4, 2020.    Always in our hearts. The family of Elinor Blakely invite you to a celebration of her life on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at … more

Question: I have had some vigorous discussions about bike etiquette with my die-hard biking friends. My question is about RCW 46.61.770 “Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.” Section (1) … more

The Editor: The Friends of Birch Bay Library and the Whatcom County Library System are dedicated to bringing a library to Birch Bay. A 2016 service area analysis and a 2017 online survey … more

For more than a year, working from home and keeping social circles small due to Covid-19 has meant people have been able to spend more time with their pets. However, as more Americans are vaccinated … more

Darryl G. Giffen 1/24/1963-7/24/2021        Darryl Giffen, age 58, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away suddenly in Birch Bay on July 24, 2021. He was born … more

Edgar Earl Pears Sr. May 6, 1935–August 13, 2021   Edgar Earl Pears Sr. went home through the gates of heaven and into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on  August 13, … more

Aug. 6, 6:05 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Maple Way. Aug. 6, 6:22 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Aug. 6, 11:30 p.m.: Noise on Harbor Drive. Aug. 7, 9:10 a.m.: Traffic hazard on H … more