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By Stefanie Donahue Staff with the Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival received national recognition from the Mindful Birding project last week for their success in upholding …
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12/21/16 06:02 PM
Julio Ortiz and his wife Juana Mendoza work on the site of their new home with volunteers. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County. By Stefanie Donahue Since receiving a permit in …
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12/21/16 06:01 PM
Folks at the Dakota Creek Christian Center held their eighth annual community Christmas banquet to support The Bridge at Birch Bay. The event took place on December 18 and featured …
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12/21/16 05:59 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Blaine school district board of directors elected board member Joan Lotze to be its new president at a December 19 meeting. The position is selected by a roll-call …
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12/21/16 05:57 PM
By Kaylee Botting In an effort to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities caused by impaired drivers on the road, Washington State Patrol troopers will conduct extra DUI …
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12/21/16 05:56 PM
By Kaylee Botting Santa Claus is coming to town, and with help from NORAD you can follow him around the globe this Christmas Eve. The North American Aerospace …
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12/21/16 05:55 PM
Snow hit Whatcom County last week and icy conditions were quick to follow. On December 14, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted temperatures averaging a high of 34 degrees …
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12/14/16 07:20 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Following the recent announcement to lift shellfish harvesting restrictions on 810 acres of Drayton Harbor, a multitude of local and statewide advocates are …
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12/14/16 07:18 PM
By Stefanie Donahue Semiahmoo Resort is continuing the decades-long tradition of inviting seasonal singers to an evening of old-fashioned caroling. This year, the …
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12/14/16 07:16 PM
By Stefanie Donahue After much discussion, Blaine planning commissioners voted to recommend approval of a modified proposal to amend Blaine’s Wharf District Master Plan …
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12/14/16 07:13 PM
By Oliver Lazenby A new Government of Canada rule that requires more identification from Visa-exempt foreigners flying to or through Canada could cause problems for dual citizens …
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12/14/16 07:12 PM
During a regular meeting on December 12, Blaine City Council voted unanimously to approve the budget for the coming year. The now-approved budget plan for 2017 totals $38,206,515. In …
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12/14/16 07:04 PM
By Oliver Lazenby After three snow days in the last week, students at Blaine school district will now be attending class until at least Wednesday, June 21. The last …
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12/14/16 07:03 PM
Blaine wrestler Jacob Westfall takes down his opponent on the way to a first place finish in his weight class. Photo by Jasmine Frisch. By Oliver Lazenby With the Battle at the Border canceled, …
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12/14/16 07:00 PM
Blaine basketball teams are holding a food drive to support the Blaine Food Bank at their Friday, December 16 games. Spectators are encouraged to bring a can of food or donation to …
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12/14/16 06:58 PM
By Oliver Lazenby Intermittent snowfall closed Blaine schools last Friday, Monday and Tuesday, affecting several Blaine High School sports events including the annual Battle at the …
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12/14/16 06:57 PM
A light snow caps Blaine’s holiday tree display. Photo by Stefanie Donahue.
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12/14/16 06:55 PM
A moonlit sky casts a bright light on the water below. Photo by Walter Selden.
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12/14/16 06:54 PM
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 …
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12/14/16 06:48 PM
December 2, 2:06 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Forsberg Drive. December 2, 4:48 a.m.: Security check on Pointe Road. December 2, 8:40 a.m.: Motor vehicle non-blocking, …
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12/14/16 06:33 PM
