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Blaine anchor chain manufacturer faces impacts if Congress doesn’t close loopholes

U.S. lawmakers are calling on Congress to close loopholes that, if ignored, could lead to job losses for a Blaine manufacturer. Lister Chain and Forge, at 3810 Loomis Trail Road, is the only … more

Drayton Harbor no shooting zone reintroduced in Whatcom County Council

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 to reintroduce a proposed ordinance that would establish a no shooting zone in Drayton Harbor. The council also voted 4-2 to introduce a no shooting zone in the … more

For and against statements needed for Birch Bay library ballot measure

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is looking for volunteers to serve on committees for and against a ballot measure that would increase property taxes to support the Birch Bay Vogt Community … more

Birch Bay chamber seeking volunteers for berm task force

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications from Birch Bay residents who want to volunteer on the Berm Task Force. The task force will provide recommendations to Whatcom County … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: May 1

Whatcom County Health Department officials say they’ve seen a decrease in Covid-19 vaccine demand within recent weeks, but it’s too soon to know the reason. In an email to The … more

Obituary: Mary Wright

Mary Wright April 8, 1921–April 16, 2021   Mary Wright passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2021. Angels are found in heaven, but Mary was an angel here on Earth. Mary … more

Man shot in the foot during a drive-by shooting, suspects arrested

A Blaine man and woman were arrested April 30 heading toward Birch Bay as suspects in a drive-by shooting that left a man shot in the foot. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) booked … more

CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns May 13

The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival returns for a fifth year and its second virtual event Thursday, May 13 through Saturday, May 22, showcasing women-directed films from around the … more

Ecology fines Intalco $2,500 for water quality violations

The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) fined Alcoa Intalco Works $2,500 for violating several water quality regulations over the past six months. DOE fined the Ferndale smelter for … more

Spring sports play final games this week, basketball and wrestling to start practice next week

Most spring sports will wrap-up their final games of the shortened season this week as winter sports will start practicing next week. Baseball The Borderites hosted Mount Baker April 29 for an … more

Concerns about the vaccine? Local health expert has answers

The Covid-19 pandemic has been part of our world for over a year. Millions of Americans have had Covid-19 and thousands have died from it. Not since the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918 have we … more

Road Rules: Traffic laws that vary across state lines

Question: Personal transportation options are great but as an Oregonian, I can’t ride my gas scooter in Washington. It clearly meets all of Oregon’s rules, but only part of … more

Letters to the Editor, May 6-12, 2021

The Editor: Washington state needs universal medical care. We must build a financial resource system to support care for all. Our insurance and tax structures are archaic and unfair. Right now … more

Blaine Police Department Reports, May 6-12, 2021

April 23, 12:01 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. April 23, 12 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle towed on B Street. April 23, 2:51 p.m.: Homeless person complaint on Grant Avenue. April 23, … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 6-12, 2021

April 24, 4:11 p.m.: Mental on Surf Place. April 24, 4:17 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Bruce Road, Custer. April 24, 6:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Point Whitehorn Road. Driver arrested for … more

European Green Crab trapping season starts in Drayton Harbor

Washington scientists are using information learned last year as they gear up for trapping the European Green Crab in Drayton Harbor this year. A team of researchers from Washington Sea Grant, … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: April 24

Whatcom County has had a total of 7,991 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 305 probable cases (8,296 total cases), according to April 26 Washington State Department of … more

Local restaurants can continue serving takeout drinks into 2023

Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1480 into law April 14, allowing bars, breweries, wineries and restaurants with liquor licenses an extension to the curbside and to-go sale of premixed … more

Donovan’s art back on display in the Semiahmoo Marina Café

As the Semiahmoo Marina café reopens, the whimsical display of art from Blaine resident Georgia Donovan will once again be available for the public to enjoy. One of the paintings on display … more
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