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A statewide mandate that requires people who are in public and cannot distance more than six feet to wear cloth face coverings will go into effect on Friday, June 26. The public health order, a legal …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/24/20 06:47 PM
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 453 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of June 10 and 38 people with the virus have died. For a closer look at the …
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6/18/20 01:26 PM
Blaine High School graduates celebrated the end of an unusual senior year on June 12. A community parade on Peace Portal Drive celebrated graduates in the afternoon before an evening graduation …
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6/17/20 07:42 PM
The first traps this season for the invasive European green crab, detected in Drayton Harbor last August, were set in late May by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
The …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/17/20 07:38 PM
Whatcom County entered phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start Covid-19 re-opening plan on June 5, and could be eligible to apply for phase 3 on June 26. Counties must apply to the Washington State …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
6/17/20 07:29 PM
Though the annual Birch Bay Kite Festival was canceled due to Covid-19, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce found a way to bring cheer to children during this pandemic. This Friday, June 19, the …
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By Kyra Planetz |
6/17/20 07:12 PM
“It’s a hard time to be a white American right now.”
“Honestly, this pandemic isn’t over and I’m confused to see all these people out protesting over one …
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By Gina Williams |
6/17/20 06:25 PM
In the June 4 issue of The Northern Light, we offered local kids the following newsroom assignment: School is almost out for the summer. What will the summer look like for kids? Though we’re in …
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6/17/20 06:19 PM
Birch Bay is historically a popular spot for unofficial Fourth of July gatherings and fireworks. An annual post-holiday cleanup, organized by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Whatcom County Health …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
6/17/20 06:13 PM
Whatcom County Jail personnel works to enforce sanitary and safety measures for inmates and staff as Covid-19 continues in the county.
As of June 9, neither inmates nor staff have been …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/17/20 06:07 PM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the U.S./Canada border closure would be extended another 30 days until July 21. The previous closure agreement was set to expire on June …
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6/17/20 05:51 PM
The Editor and Chief Tanksley:
It was painful to read of your experience of being Black in America; it must have been painful to write. Thank you for telling us your story. We needed to hear …
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6/17/20 05:49 PM
June 6, 3:24 p.m.: A local Blaine resident called to report being a victim of online fraud. The woman had called an online number for Amazon and purchased $500 in gift cards. A report was pulled to …
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6/17/20 05:42 PM
Kindergarten enrollment for Blaine Primary School rose after staying at a lower number than seen in previous years during phase 1 of the coronavirus.
School district superintendent …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/17/20 05:08 PM
According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 420 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of June 10 and 38 people have died. For a closer look at the figures, click here or …
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6/11/20 02:59 PM
Whatcom Land Trust, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Ecology, received a $915,000 grant that will allow it to purchase 54.7 acres of coastal wetlands near the mouth of …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
6/10/20 07:35 PM
The first Asian giant hornet discovered in the U.S. this year was found dead near Valley View Road in Custer on May 27, which testing later confirmed to be a mated queen on Tuesday, June …
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By Grace McCarthy |
6/10/20 07:32 PM
