According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 …
The economic bloodbath precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic continued unabated during the month of April as the state unemployment rate reached 15.8 percent. Whatcom was one of the hardest hit …
The BBSP (Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Point Roberts) Covid-19 Community Helpers group is looking for volunteers to help sew masks for people in the community.
The group started sewing face masks …
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 …
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 364 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11 a.m., March 22. A total of 4,712 people have tested negative while 32 people …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 19 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
Northwest Laboratory, the lab running a drive-through Covid-19 testing site in Bellingham, began offering Covid-19 testing for employers on May 14. Any employers can contact the lab and request …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 19 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the Canada/U.S. border closure to non-essential travel would be extended another 30 days until June 21. “This is an important decision that …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 15 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
In a new stay home order allowance, restaurants with a license to serve spirits, beer and wine can now sell pre-mixed cocktails to-go, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board announced on May …
The city of Blaine is offering a new loan program for local businesses to help them get through the economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning Thursday, May 14, Blaine-area …
Blood donations are needed as Washington hospitals prepare to re-start surgeries, organ transplants and cancer treatments that were suspended in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals and …
As Whatcom County continues to focus on social distancing, handwashing and face masks to flatten the curve, PeaceHealth is beginning to plan for the future with a focus on safely returning to care …
In March, some chain truck stops across the U.S. temporarily closed, leaving truckers that haul freight across North America without a crucial resource for bathroom breaks, showers and other …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 12 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
On May 12, the Whatcom County Health Department reported six new confirmed cases of Covid-19, and no new deaths. The department of health's website showed that 20 test results came back negative …
Washington state will have 1,371 contact tracers trained and ready to go by the end of the week, governor Jay Inslee said during a May 12 press conference. Each time someone tests positive for …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 11 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
Restaurants and food establishments whose health department permits expire before February 28, 2021, have an extra six months to pay for and renew operating permits under a new amendment to Whatcom …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 8 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
In a televised news conference on May 8, Washington governor Jay Inslee announced that he was issuing guidance for curbside retail and landscaping businesses to re-start.
For May 7, the Whatcom County Health Department reported four new deaths due to Covid-19 and two new confirmed cases out of 80 new test results. In total, 328 have tested positive for the virus …
When the first phase of Washington state’s four-phase re-opening plan began May 5, the number of new cases of Covid-19 in Whatcom County was already increasing.
In the week ending May 2, 29 …
In a survey of 765 Whatcom County businesses, about half reported being closed, 405 said they had laid off workers since the coronavirus outbreak began, and 195 said that they will need to lay off …
The two refineries in Whatcom County’s Cherry Point industrial zone, BP and Phillips 66, have made donations to assist with Covid-19 relief efforts.
In an April 29 news release, BP said that …
The Port of Bellingham and its partners are conducting a survey of commercial fishermen to measure Covid-19’s impact on this industry.
There are three versions of the anonymous, voluntary …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 5 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
By Oliver Lazenby
County budget constraints won’t affect construction on Birch Bay’s ongoing 1.6-mile beach restoration project.
Roland Middleton, Whatcom County public works …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 4 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
Washington governor Jay Inslee extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 31 and announced a four-phase plan to re-open the state, beginning Tuesday, May 5.
Each phase allows …
After a lull, the number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Whatcom County is on the rise again. In the week ending May 2, 29 people in Whatcom County tested positive for the new coronavirus, up …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 1 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.
Whatcom County is now recommending that anyone with Covid-19 symptoms contact their healthcare provider to ask about getting tested for the virus.
The symptoms list in an April …
In a survey of 765 Whatcom County businesses, about half reported being closed, 405 said they laid workers off since the coronavirus outbreak began and 195 said that they will need to do layoffs in …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for April 28 is available here.
As of April 28, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 293 confirmed cases of COVID-19 to date in Whatcom County and 28 deaths. That’s 13 new cases and one new death from the …
A hygiene drive in the Cost Cutter parking lot on Friday, May 1 will collect hygiene supplies for Blaine school district families in need.
Supplies can be dropped off at the Cost Cutter parking …
Community members joined in a drive-by parade on April 25 to show love to Blaine Primary School kindergarten teacher Tricia Hitchcock, who was feeling sad and missing her students while the schools …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for April 28 is available here.
The Whatcom County Health Department seeks applications for a task force to help businesses get back to work in a way that’s safe for employees and customers. The task force should represent …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for April 27 is available here.
As of Tuesday, April 28, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 293 confirmed cases of Covid-19 to date in Whatcom County and 28 deaths. That's 13 new cases and one new death since the …
Washingtonians will soon have much more access to public lands, governor Jay Inslee said during a televised April 27 announcement to the public.
Starting Tuesday, May 5, most state parks and public …
Whatcom Unified Command's daily COVID-19 status report for April 26 is available here.
The Washington State Department of Commerce is making an extra $5 million in aid grants available to small businesses through its Working Washington Small Business emergency grant …
Find the full status report here.
Hands Across the Border, Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade and fireworks, the Blaine Harbor Music Festival and many other summer events throughout Whatcom County have been canceled …
The city of Blaine is preparing for a significant shortfall in revenue following the sharp decline in economic activity and cross-border traffic caused by border restrictions, governor Inslee’s …
The Whatcom County Jail has seen a drastic decrease in its inmate population over the past several weeks.
Between March 1 and April 20, the number of inmates dropped from 303 to 154 between the …
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