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WSDA is looking for people to set Asian giant hornet traps in east Blaine, Birch Bay

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is looking for Whatcom County residents to allow Asian giant hornet traps on their property in areas that aren’t being fully monitored, … more

U.S. border patrol chief visits Blaine

The U.S. Border Patrol Blaine sector received a visit from U.S. border patrol chief Rodney Scott from July 19-20. Scott became border patrol’s 24th border chief in February 2020, a position … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 24

The Delta variant has not been detected in Whatcom County since the first case was reported July 7, but the Washington State Department of Health is warning about its spread as Covid-19 cases … more

City sends cease and desist letter to local landscaper

The city of Blaine sent a cease and desist letter to a local landscaper for pulling weeds, trimming bushes and laying mulch on city property without the city’s permission. Blaine resident … more

Local youth speed shooters place at national championships

A local youth shooting team  placed third, fourth and fifth in different divisions at the 2021 Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP) National Championships in Ohio. Team Gotta sent 11 … more

Unemployment claims return to pre-pandemic levels

Since the beginning of the year, claims for unemployment insurance have trended down in Whatcom County and Washington state. But only until this summer, as the state’s economy reopens, have … more

Blaine Community Theater to make dramatic return

After a year of inactivity, the Blaine Community Theater (BCT) will return to the stage for their third “Pirates of Penzance” water balloon show. The water balloon show will be held at … more

Blaine house being built with green features

On a warm, July day in Blaine, Sterling Builders’ Phil Dyer and Slav Pakhnyuk are hard at work at 1286 Garfield Avenue. The duo supervise site contractors as they race against the clock for … more

Birch Bay author publishes 3 books in 3 years

Publishing a book a year is Birch Bay author Michael Rostron’s goal. So far, he’s been able to accomplish that, starting with his self-published novel “Cape Decision” in … more

Road Rules: Regulation, or lack thereof, of expired tabs and mufflers

Question 1: I have noticed that a lot of cars have expired tabs. Is that not being enforced anymore? What is the current fine for not having current tabs displayed? Question 2: Why are the police … more

Letters to the Editor, July 29-August 4, 2021

The Editor: My fiancé recently had a cardiac arrest for reasons unknown and we have to continue to do tests, and he is currently in the ICU, but with officers Jon Landis and Katelyn Weaver … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 29-August 4, 2021

July 17, 9 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle impounded on 4th Street. July 17, 2:35 p.m.: Private property auto collision on 8th Street. July 17, 5:01 p.m.: Found property on Marine Drive. July 18, 10 … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 29-August 4, 2021

July 17, 9:05 p.m.: Party in progress on Beachcomber Drive. July 17, 9:08 p.m.: Extra patrol on Creasey and Custer School roads, Custer. July 17, 9:08 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Harborview … more

An Open Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau's Mom

Dear Margaret,   This is Point Roberts calling.   Do you remember how, when you were a student at Simon Fraser University, you and five of your friends would pile into a … more

Effects expected to be minimal for Point Roberts after Canada opens its borders to the U.S.

At long last, Canada will allow U.S. citizens and permanent residents to enter Canada for non-essential purposes beginning August 9. The U.S., which had earlier appeared willing to open its border as … more

Canada to open border to U.S. travelers August 9, while U.S. nixes reciprocation

The Canadian border will reopen to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers Monday, August 9 and then reopen unilaterally to vaccinated travelers from other countries September 7, according to a Canadian … more

Rollback Weekend will bring fun to Birch Bay

Birch Bay’s annual Rollback Weekend and Sand Sculpture Competition is back in action with a full weekend lineup of events plus vendors Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25. “This … more

Derelict fishing vessel sinks off Point Whitehorn

A derelict 1930s fishing vessel sank off Point Whitehorn July 13 while being towed from Blaine Harbor to Bellingham. The Bligh Island, a 79-foot wooden hull purse seiner, had been in the Port of … more
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