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CAP clothing bank will open Monday, July 19 in new G Street location

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) clothing bank is opening to the public Monday, July 19 in its new location at the former Freedom Community Church. The clothing bank provides free clothing … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 08:12 PM

Blaine, Birch Bay businesses battle with staffing

The Rustic Fork Eatery closed for lunch three days a week starting July 13, while other restaurants like Bob’s Burgers and Brew cope with hiring. As state Covid-19 restrictions ease up, local … more

By Emily Feek | 7/14/21 08:11 PM

Blaine Marine Park and California Creek Estuary Park projects receive grants

Randy Parten, owner of The Dream Boat Company in Blaine Harbor, knows a thing or two about boat safety. In 2018, Parten came up with a trailblazing invention to save lives on the water. Parten … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 08:11 PM

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 10

On July 12, Whatcom County reached its long sought-after milestone to have 70 percent of residents 16 and older become fully vaccinated. This comes as the first confirmed case of the Delta variant … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 08:09 PM

City council amends 2021-22 budget to include federal funds, intent to fix sewer pipes

Blaine City Council unanimously voted 6-0 during the July 12 meeting to amend the city’s 2021-22 budget to include federal aid and commit $6 million to fixing the East Blaine sewer system in … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 08:03 PM

August primary ballots mailed July 14

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office mailed August 3 primary election ballots to voters July 14. The ballots should be delivered by Friday, July 23, but if they’re not, Whatcom County … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 08:00 PM

Jorgensen qualifies for national golf championship

Blaine resident Chris Jorgensen competed in the U.S. Senior Open Championship in Omaha, Nebraska, last week after claiming the only spot from the qualifier held in May at Sudden Valley Golf … more

By Ian Haupt | 7/14/21 07:28 PM

Splash Days return on July 16 and July 30

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 is bringing back Splash Days this summer to help kids beat the heat. Splash Days will be held on two Fridays, July 16 and 30, from 12:30 to 2:30 … more

By Emily Feek | 7/14/21 07:26 PM

With businesses opening, here is what’s happening with government meetings

As state Covid-19 restrictions lift, some virtual meetings are returning to in-person settings. Here’s what to know about local government meetings: • Blaine City Council: Meetings are … more

By Emily Feek | 7/14/21 07:21 PM

Blaine musician to release 5 albums in 2021

Blaine musician Gina Williams is back and bolder than ever, with a commitment to release five new albums before the end of 2021. The five self-produced albums feature everything from classical to … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 07:20 PM

What-Comm 911 now accepting text messages, calls still preferred

What-Comm 911 is now accepting 911 text messages from people unable to talk on the phone due to auditory and vocal impairments or emergency circumstances. What-Comm 911 is a Bellingham dispatch … more

7/14/21 07:15 PM

Bellingham nature camp still accepting young campers

Is learning about salmon, playing nature games or using imagination to create crafts and stories your child’s thing? If so, outdoor nonprofit Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) is … more

7/14/21 07:12 PM

Boating safety device is in the process of being retrofit

Randy Parten, owner of The Dream Boat Company in Blaine Harbor, knows a thing or two about boat safety. In 2018, Parten came up with a trailblazing invention to save lives on the water. Parten … more

By Grace McCarthy | 7/14/21 07:06 PM

Rules of the Road: Motorcycles passing each other

Q: Can a motorcycle pass another motorcycle on the right if the riders are not lane sharing? A: My favorite motorcycle movie has to be Hot Rod; a film in which stunt man Rob Kimble tries to earn … more

By Doug Dahl | 7/14/21 06:55 PM

Letters to the Editor: July 15-21, 2021

The Editor: I support Jennifer Plombon for Blaine City Council Ward 3 Position 6 seat. As an early resident of Semiahmoo in the 1990s, I chose to relocate back to Semiahmoo upon retiring and … more

7/14/21 06:54 PM

Sheriff's Reports, July 15-21, 2021

July 3, 3:45 p.m.: Fireworks on Koehn Road. July 3, 8:32 p.m.: Fireworks on Sagebrush Lane. July 3, 10:07 p.m.: Fireworks on Harborview Road. July 4, 12:17 a.m.: Domestic physical on Willow … more

7/14/21 06:53 PM

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 15-21, 2021

July 3, 2:51 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Bayview Avenue. July 3, 10:18 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances report involving a laser on Cedar Street. July 4, 1:59 a.m.: Suicidal threats on B … more

7/14/21 06:52 PM

Crossword Puzzle Answers: July 15-21, 2021

7/14/21 06:50 PM

Obituary: Peter Jess Weyhrich

Peter Jess Weyhrich November 27, 1937 – June 13, 2021 Peter “Pete” Weyhrich, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home in Blaine. Pete was born in … more

7/14/21 06:46 PM

Blaine's old-fashioned Fourth of July

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