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It's official: Canada announces it's dropping the Covid-19 test requirement for vaccinated travelers

The Canadian government announced today (March 17) that travelers entering Canada by air, land or water will no longer need to present a negative Covid-19 test. The high rate of vaccinations in … more

Celebration of life: Theo Charline Gudmundson Jumisko Hull

Theo Charline Gudmundson Jumisko Hull December 21, 1934 – January 14, 2021  A Celebration of Life for Theo will be held March 19 at 1 p.m. at the Free Church Unitarian in Blaine. … more

Canada expected to drop Covid-19 border tests

The Canadian government is expected to announce that travelers entering Canada will no longer need to show a negative Covid-19 test, according to CBC News. Reports said the announcement could come as … more

Full slate of activities for Wings Over Water

Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival will host family-friendly activities, feature artists and view live raptors during the educational birding event this weekend in Blaine, Birch Bay and … more

Blaine sewer construction expected to start early summer

The company overseeing engineering design for the dilapidated sewer system east of I-5 told Blaine City Council during its March 14 work-study session that construction is expected to start this … more

Richard Nelson remembered for Birch Bay development

Former Birch Bay developer Richard Nelson, 88, died on March 8. Nelson was known for developing Birch Bay Leisure Park in the 1970s and having a hand in bringing the sewer system to the community, … more

Sports roundup: Spring sports start, boys soccer falls to Lynden

The spring sports season started this week as all Blaine High School teams have competitions scheduled. The boys soccer team got off to a rough start to the season as it lost 3-0 to Lynden High … more

BHS freshman leads chess team at state tournament

Blaine High School freshman Carson Roesch led the chess team at the state tournament in Stanwood, going undefeated and winning First Team All Star. Twenty-six teams traveled across the state to … more

Mural project finds downtown location at corner of H and 3rd streets

The city of Blaine’s downtown mural project secured its first mural location on the side of North Whatcom Law’s building at 289 H Street. After months of outreach to businesses, the city … more

Masks become optional for Blaine students and staff

Blaine students and staff showed up to school without masks for the first time in two years March 14 as the Washington state indoor mask mandate was lifted March 12. While masks will be optional for … more

Blaine City Council raises cremation rates after 5-year lull

Blaine City Council recently approved recommendations from the parks and cemetery board to raise cremation burial rates from $100 to $500. The 400-percent increase in cremation fees, updated in the … more

Spanish, English and American explorers influence Birch Bay names

Captains of Spanish ships from Acapulco and San Blas, Spanish west coast ports in Mexico, were in this area in 1791 and 1792. They named the following: • Birch Bay – was named … more

Community support pours in after Terrill Drive fire

Community support has poured in for the Birch Bay home that was considered a total loss after it caught on fire earlier this month, while a fundraiser has started for a neighboring mobile home also … more

Over 350 low-income Blaine and Birch Bay households eligible for discounted internet and mobile services

Getting connected to affordable internet and mobile services may become easier for several hundred Blaine area households. Comcast announced March 1 that over 350 Blaine and Birch Bay homes can … more

Public works conducts temporary repairs to Marine Park shoreline

Blaine Public Works Department conducted temporary repairs to Blaine Marine Park shoreline to repair damage from last year’s January king tide storm that eroded sections of the beach. Strong … more

BP Cherry Point donates $100,000 to Whatcom County boys and girls club

BP Cherry Point Refinery recently donated $100,000 to the Whatcom County Boys and Girls Club (WCBGC) to assist its fundraising campaign in licensed childcare. “We’ve had a shortage of … more

Road Rules: The headlight dilemma

Question: I have noticed a high number of cars and trucks without their lights on in bad weather. But here’s the thing: About 75 percent of them are black, dark blue, dark gray – the … more

Obituary: Sherry Paul Cline

Sherry Paul Cline May 22, 1932 – March 7, 2022 Sadly our mom, Sherry Paul Cline, 89, of Ferndale, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 7, 2022.  Sherry was born to Paul … more

Letters to The Editor: March 17-23, 2022

The Editor My brother died today. As with most deaths, the loss is directed at those close friends and family. It is at those times that memories – good and bad – are replayed in … more
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