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BBWSD finance director appointed to state committee

Sandi McMillan, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District’s (BBWSD) finance director, is now serving on a committee that advises the state auditor’s office on accounting, budgeting and financial … more

1/27/21 06:47 PM

Gardening in 2021

Gardening year 2021 is going to be different from previous years by virtue of following 2020. Last year many people were wary of supply chain disruptions and brick-and-mortar shopping turned to food … more

By Rhiannon Allen | 1/27/21 06:45 PM

School district concerned about funding as enrollment remains low

Blaine school district enrollment continues to drop this school year. Since September, the school district has lost students each month – 11 total from December to January – so many that … more

By Ian Haupt | 1/27/21 06:35 PM

Q&A with new director of public works

After eight months, the city of Blaine has found a permanent public works director. Bernie Ziemianek was hired by city manager Michael Jones to take over the position and began working for the … more

By Conor Wilson | 1/27/21 06:33 PM

Blaine CBP volunteers lend a day of service to rabbit rescue

Some members of the Blaine community spent their Martin Luther King Jr. Day helping a new rabbit rescue and adoption nonprofit. About a dozen U.S. CBP office employees and their families spent … more

By Grace McCarthy | 1/27/21 06:26 PM

Historical Photo of the Week: Drayton Harbor seiners in 1950

1/27/21 06:15 PM

Letters to the Editor, January 28-February 3, 2021

The Editor: Promoting the well discounted lies of Donald Trump, who fired up an attack on our capital, 143 members of Congress actively parroted his lies that attempted to disrupt validation of … more

1/27/21 06:11 PM

Road Rules: What laws are burnouts breaking?

Q: I’ve seen plenty of long, black tire marks out on county roads that look intentional. Once Covid-19 struck and the freeways were empty I even saw a 360-degree burnout on the freeway. What … more

By Doug Dahl | 1/27/21 06:05 PM

Hundreds debate fast-action bill to skip first phase of recovery plan

Dozens of business owners – from restaurant owners to bowling alley managers – told state officials that continued Covid-19 restrictions place small businesses at risk of permanent … more

By Sydney Brown, Washington State Journal | 1/27/21 06:03 PM

Sheriff's Reports, January 28-February 3, 2021

January 21, 8:01 a.m.: Mental in progress on Portal Way. January 21, 9:56 a.m.: Mental in progress on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 21, 12:10 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute cold call on … more

1/27/21 06:01 PM

Nearly year after outbreak, Stafholt receives first vaccine doses

Nearly a year after Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt experienced a deadly Covid-19 outbreak in its Blaine nursing home, residents and staff rejoiced at the sight of their first vaccinations on … more

By Grace McCarthy | 1/21/21 07:46 PM

Covid-19 vaccine now offered to people 65 and older

Whatcom County Health Department said it would continue prioritizing vaccinating people in Phase 1a, as the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday it would expand eligibility to … more

By Grace McCarthy | 1/21/21 07:35 PM

Deputies still searching for suspect after woman jumps from his moving car

A woman jumped out of a moving car January 12 while her boyfriend, who was reportedly holding her against her will, attempted to elude Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office … more

By Ian Haupt | 1/20/21 07:02 PM

Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County by school district, January 16

As of January 18, Whatcom County has had a total of 4,880 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 56 deaths, according to the Washington State Department of Health … more

1/20/21 07:02 PM

Birch Bay berm performing as it should, public works says no project will prevent all damage

Whatcom County Public Works said in a news release on January 14 that the Birch Bay berm performed well during the previous week’s storm and any flooding occurred in an area not protected … more

By Ian Haupt | 1/20/21 06:54 PM

Wings Over Water set for virtual festival in March

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival will host online events this March to continue teaching community members about migratory birds that frequent the Blaine area. The 19th annual festival … more

1/20/21 06:50 PM

Borderite football excited for possible return, amid new guidelines

The Borderite football team has not played a snap since its November 2019 playoff game against Liberty High School and the team’s newly built stadium remains unused. For the past several … more

By Conor Wilson | 1/20/21 06:46 PM

Missionaries provide free household help to county residents

Missionaries are providing community members with household help – from raking leaves to cleaning garages –at no expense. About 30 missionaries have helped over 130 people since they … more

By Grace McCarthy | 1/20/21 06:42 PM

City to hold public hearing on final assessment roll for Gateway project

Blaine City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on the final assessment of the Gateway stormwater improvements at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 8. The Gateway stormwater project is under … more

1/20/21 06:38 PM

Road Rules: When can pets become a distraction while driving?

Q: Distracted driving is easy to pin on phone usage, but what about little dogs on drivers’ laps? I’ve seen so many situations that can be very dangerous due to dogs between the driver … more

By Doug Dahl | 1/20/21 06:31 PM