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Home and Garden: The perfect gardening gift

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for a gardener? Look no further, there is a gift that can be used right away, without waiting for spring – a soil test kit. While I am an advocate of … more

Local restaurants are providing Covid-19 friendly outdoor dining options

Just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy fine food. Heaters and tents make cozy dining. more

Obituary: Margaret Eileen Hull (Peggy)

July 19, 1938–November 18, 2020 Margaret Eileen Hull (Peggy), age 82, of Port Orchard passed away November 18, 2020. She was born July 19, 1938 in Mount Vernon, Washington to mother Agnes … more

Police Department Reports, November 25-December 2, 2020

November 14, 1:26 a.m.: The Blaine police responded to a possible prowler. A citizen’s dogs were barking at something in the backyard. He let the dogs out, and they ran to the back of the yard. … more

Rules of the Road: Can you break the law to avoid a crash?

Question: Okay, here’s a hypothetical scenario: I’m driving down a road with a double-yellow center line, when a kid chasing a ball runs into the street and my only way to avoid him is by … more

WCLS closes buildings to the public November 23

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) closed its buildings to the public on November 23, exactly three weeks after opening for in-person services since March. Curbside pickup, drive-up WiFi and … more

Sheriff's Reports, November 25-December 2, 2020

November 17, 8:53 a.m.: Private impound on Lora Lane. November 17, 9:00 a.m.: Private impound on Breeze Loop. November 17, 11:27 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Burk Road. November 18, 2:34 p.m.: … more

Rate of new Whatcom Covid-19 cases doubles

As of November 16, Whatcom County has had a total of 1,942 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 52 deaths, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Of those … more

Blaine water bottle company’s Covid-19 claims violate FTC laws

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been cracking down on unsubstantiated Covid-19 claims from companies nationwide, including a water bottle company in Blaine. Copper H2O, an online retailer … more

New limestone path atop Birch Bay Berm

Last week, Granite Construction graded a limestone path on the south end of the Birch Bay berm project. Whatcom County publishes an update on berm construction every Friday at bit.ly/3nA5S27. more

CBP leadership allegedly detained more Iranian travelers than thought, covered up actions

A joint press release from the Council on American Islamic Relations Washington (CAIR) and the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) released November 17 alleges that local CBP leadership not … more

Letters to the Editor, November 19-25, 2020

The Editor: Your article headline “Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer voted for Republicans across the board” was just not accurate. Every precinct in Blaine city limits was won by Biden. … more

Birch Bay residents open their second spa at Sandcastle Resort

Birch Bay residents Russell and Marika Dawe opened M.D. Spa and Wellness Center in Bellingham in March. Eight months later, they have already opened a second location, and this time it’s closer … more

Police Department Reports, November 19-25, 2020

October 30, 5:05 p.m.:     Officers were dispatched to a physical domestic. Officers investigated and determined the call was verbal only. Family decided to separate for the time being. No … more

Sheriff's Reports, November 19-25, 2020

November 13, 12:24 a.m.: Traffic stop on Main Street and Portal Way, Custer. November 13, 10:50 a.m.: Civil problem on Blaine Road. November 13, 10:53 a.m.: Traffic stop on Harborview and … more

Obituary: Sally Jean Cox

On November 14, 2020, Sally Jean Cox, beloved wife of Roger, passed away at Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham. Sally and Roger met in early 1980 in Blaine. As their love grew, it was … more

New LEDs decorate downtown, with more holiday harbor lights to come next month

Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine is already looking festive with new holiday lights, and more lighting is on the way. The lights are funded through a fundraising campaign orchestrated by the … more

Author publishes nonfiction graphic novel

Blaine author and former journalist Rick Wood released his latest book November 9 that chronicles an around-the-world journey to answer one burning question: Why do humans poach animals? The Human … more
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