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The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office launched an interactive crime dashboard that organizes criminal activity in eight unincorporated areas of Whatcom County, including Birch Bay.
The crime …
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Grace McCarthy |
8/26/20 07:44 PM
Two new housing assistance programs funded by the CARESAct will help eligible households struggling with lost income due to Covid-19 make rent or mortgage payments. The programs, CARES Housing …
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By Kyra Planetz |
8/26/20 07:36 PM
On August 17, Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives hosted the first annual Chalk Up the Town with Hope event. The event aimed to share messages of hope and positivity through street art.
Participants drew …
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8/26/20 07:34 PM
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County will offer distance learning assistance and licensed daycare at several sites in the county, with possible expansion to Blaine.
Project Connect, the new …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/26/20 07:31 PM
As a young child, Blaine resident Kelle Sunter said she was fascinated with plants, finding magic in growing something edible. What started as a curiosity turned into a lifelong passion for gardening …
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By Kyra Planetz |
8/26/20 07:28 PM
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters are handing out ice cream coupons to kids “caught” wearing helmets while riding bikes, scooters and skateboards in Blaine and Birch Bay.
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8/26/20 07:19 PM
Question: I got pulled over because I didn’t dim my headlights at night. All I did was flash my headlights because I thought the oncoming headlights were way too bright. I wasn’t driving …
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By Doug Dahl |
8/26/20 07:16 PM
Expect lane closures on northbound and southbound I-5 lanes through August 29 between Custer School Road and Birch Bay-Lynden Road for an $11.5 million project to improve fish passage in California …
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By Ian Haupt |
8/26/20 07:14 PM
A temporary ferry service operating between Point Roberts and Blaine began August 25.
The Port of Bellingham started the once-a-week ferry service to help those stranded on Point Roberts and …
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By Pat Grubb and Grace McCarthy |
8/26/20 07:13 PM
A Surrey resident was charged August 10 for allegedly importing nearly 200 pounds of methamphetamine two years earlier at the Pacific Highway Border Crossing. If convicted, he could face life in …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/26/20 07:07 PM
Nimbus Real Estate and Wild Bird Charity hosted the American Graffiti Auto Show on August 22 in downtown Blaine. People drove from around the region to show off classic and vintage cars as well as …
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8/26/20 06:18 PM
The Editor and Mr. Werner:
While it is your right to vote for President Donald Trump, please don’t ask for understanding. Yes, he is the first non-politician president. However, his previous …
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8/26/20 06:05 PM
August 15, 1:53 p.m.: A Blaine resident called the police to report that she and her husband’s bicycles were stolen sometime in the last four days. The bikes were in front of the garage of …
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8/26/20 06:02 PM
May 12, 1943–August 14, 2020
Sue loved a good cup of coffee and conversations. Alzheimer’s took her voice in these last years and she left us on August 14, 2020 to reunite and gab up …
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8/26/20 05:56 PM
February 24, 1966–August 4, 2020
Cleve Raymond Wirts, 54, beloved father and son of Blaine, went home to be with Jesus on August 4, 2020.
He was born February 24, 1966, in San Bernardino, …
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8/26/20 05:54 PM
June 5, 1953–August 23, 2020
Debra Jo (Stoker) Adam, born in Downing CA. age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 23, 2020 with Jesus and her beloved family surrounding her …
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8/26/20 05:49 PM
The Blaine school board voted unanimously to approve a letter of agreement between the district and a union representing school service employees that will furlough employees until October 31. Under …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/26/20 05:49 PM
Blaine City Council decided not to pursue an unsolicited offer to purchase the old city hall, at 344 H Street, at its August 24 meeting.
City manager Michael Jones received a letter from Leonard …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
8/26/20 05:41 PM
A union representing Blaine school district service employees announced to its members in an August 18 letter that the district plans major layoffs that could affect dozens of employees, including …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/19/20 08:19 PM
