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Around-the-world ship docks in Blaine Harbor

Blaine Harbor received an unexpected visit last week from a Russian ship heading home after a four-year voyage around the world. The ship is now en route along Canada, to Alaska and then through the … more

New BPD hire receives life-saving service award

Blaine Police Department (BPD) has honored officer Katelyn Weaver with a Life-Saving Service Award for helping save a man’s life. This is the first time a BPD officer has been formally … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 31

Thirty-six cases of the Delta variant have been detected in Whatcom County since the first case was reported early July. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said in an August 3 press … more

Blaine Boys and Girls club receives $25,000 donation, donor wants to match

An anonymous Blaine donor gifted the Blaine boys and girls club $25,000 and is now looking for the community to match her donation. The donor will match every contribution a Blaine resident gives the … more

Real estate excise tax revenues soar amidst housing demand

With all the news about unprecedented housing demand at a time when we have little to no inventory, an overlooked windfall for taxpayers is the huge gain in Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenues. … more

Health screenings at Life Impact Church on August 10

Life Impact Church is hosting health screenings to inform residents their risks of certain diseases on Tuesday, August 10. Life Line Screening is a national company that provides preventative … more

Bellingham’s Recreation Northwest shifts focus to outdoor recreation, nature education programs

If you sign up for one of Recreation Northwest’s Nature Immersion courses at Fairhaven Park, at some point, while strolling the 18th Street Connector Trail – built by the nonprofit … more

Drug seizures up dramatically with border closure, RCMP reports

After increasing its resources last year, Canadian border enforcement saw dramatic spikes in border investigations and methamphetamine seizures in 2020, while cocaine seizures dropped substantially … more

PeaceHealth asks people to avoid the emergency room

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center asks that Whatcom County residents with non-emergent health issues opt to visit their primary care physician or a drop-in clinic to preserve the facility’s … more

Road Rules: How exactly do you navigate roundabouts?

Question: We’ve all driven through the roundabouts and while I feel like the general idea is to alleviate congestion I cannot help but feel like I’m fighting for a spot before I’m … more

Obituary: Joy Darlene Dalry

Joy Darlene Dalry August 8, 1942–May 22, 2021   The family of Joy Darlene Dalry wish to invite you to a celebration of her life on August 7, 2021 from 1–5 p.m. at Birch Bay … more

Letters to the Editor: August 5-11, 2021

The Editor: I’m a Renton resident who has visited Point Roberts on many occasions in the distant past, with many fond memories of this unique enclave of Washington state. Today I … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 5-11, 2021

July 22, 7:50 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on G Street. July 22, 5:48 p.m.: Theft investigation on Boblett Street. July 22, 8 p.m.: Civilian ride-along. July 22, 9:29 p.m.: Neighborhood … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 5-11, 2021

July 25, 5:05 p.m.: Theft on Maple Crest Avenue. July 25, 5:58 p.m.: Mental on Surf Place. July 25, 7:45 p.m.: Landlord tenant dispute on Birch Bay Drive. July 25, 10:32 p.m.: Juvenile … more

Voting in the primary ends Tuesday, August 3

Don’t forget voting in the primary election closes Tuesday, August 3. Primary ballots need to be mailed and postmarked by August 3 or placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. August 3. Drop boxes … more

Rollback Weekend, sand sculpture competition brought all of the fun to Birch Bay

Rollback Weekend and the 38th annual sand sculpture competition brought crowds to Birch Bay July 23-25. People shuffled through Birch Bay Drive attending the old-fashioned car show on July 25 and the … more

Family Care Network to move forward on facility

Family Care Network (FCN) is getting the ball rolling on its Blaine location now that the property is purchased, but questions remain on the future medical facility’s timeline. After a few … more

Whatcom County Council prohibits building of new refineries, shipping facilities in Cherry Point

Whatcom County Council unanimously passed permanent land-use policies in its July 27 meeting that prohibit the construction of new fossil fuel refineries, coal plants and shipping facilities in the … more
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