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Whatcom utility provider to continue contracting PSE

Whatcom County Public Utility District 1 (PUD) have concluded extending its electric system to include all of Whatcom County, replacing Puget Sound Energy (PSE), would have added costs to the … more

BPRI to study impact of border restrictions, among new projects

A research institute at Western Washington University is partnering with two Canadian universities to study several cross-border topics in the Cascadia region, including the impacts of pandemic … more

Around Blaine and Whatcom County

A few upcoming events ... Homebuyer education class at Blaine Library An upcoming homebuyer education class will teach north Whatcom County residents what they need to know in order to … more

Driver in Blaine Road crash under care at Harborview

A woman who was involved in a Blaine Road car crash earlier this month is in critical condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The Blaine woman, 33, and her 13-year-old passenger … more

Washington looks to address housing shortage with density, zoning changes

As Washington lawmakers in recent weeks rushed through the perennial frenzy to pass legislation off the House and Senate floors by a key deadline, something unusual happened: A slate of big-picture … more

Natural history: Western redcedar, an iconic tree of the Pacific Northwest

In a way, western redcedar defines the part of the world we live in. This majestic tree is mostly found along the Pacific Northwest coast, from northern California to southern Alaska. Its … more

Letters to The Editor: March 23-29, 2023

Comments on the website… I may be stumbling in the sentence structure here, but are the Seafood Producers Cooperative contending that they’ve been on the “frontlines of ... … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: March 23-29, 2023

Mar. 11, 10 a.m.: DUI on 3rd Street. Mar. 13, 9:19 a.m.: Sex crime (no rape) on H Street. Mar. 13, 3:44 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on E Street. Mar. 13, 7:28 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 23-29, 2023

Mar. 7, 8:07 p.m.: Sex offender registration on Creasey Road, Custer. Mar. 7, 9:28 p.m.: Domestic physical on Crocket Road. Mar. 8, 1:19 p.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. … more

Crossword Puzzle Answers: March 23-29, 2023

Below are the clues to this week's crossword puzzle, which were mistakenly left out of the newspaper. We regret the error. CLUES ACROSS 1. Belonging to a thing 4. Pass or go by 10. … more

Whatcom Sheriff Elfo announces retirement after 20 years

Whatcom County Sheriff Bill Elfo announced March 20 he would not seek a sixth term in November, retiring after 20 years of service. Elfo said in a March 20 statement it has been an honor to serve … more

Electrical issue causes Blaine house fire

An electrical issue caught a Blaine house on fire in the 200 block of 10th Street around midday March 15. No one was injured. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), Lynden Fire Department and … more

Alcoa announces permanent Intalco closure

Alcoa Corporation announced it would permanently close the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale. In a March 16 news release, Alcoa said it would close the Intalco smelter to prepare for new … more

Community Assistance Program to host open house on March 19

Community Assistance Program (CAP) will host an open house to familiarize the community with the nonprofit’s services on Sunday, March 19. Community members are welcome to tour the CAP … more

Parks and rec purchases last piece of land for California Creek Estuary Park

A 24-acre park along California Creek that will provide a kayak launch, trail access and habitat conservation for salmon and migratory shorebirds is becoming closer to a reality. Blaine-Birch Bay … more

City of Blaine anticipates using nearly $1 million in reserves for 2023 budget

The city of Blaine is budgeting for nearly a $1 million deficit, raising concerns about potential cuts if the budget is not balanced by next year. Blaine City Council approved the 2023 budget late … more
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