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• New Blaine girls basketball head coach Gracie Phelps received the 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award on January 11 in San Antonio. Phelps began coaching the team following a national runner-up season …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 05:32 PM
Reducing stormwater impacts, improving water quality and protecting habitat are top priorities of the Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) district. In 2023, BBWARM staff …
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By Holly Faulstich and Kate Rice |
1/3/24 04:43 PM
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) call volumes have almost doubled in the last 10 years, exceeding 5,300 calls through November 2023. Calls for emergency medical service (EMS) now account for …
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By Bruce Ansell, commissioner |
1/3/24 04:41 PM
Your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) continues to proudly serve the Blaine-Birch Bay community. After several years of staffing shortages, the sheriff’s office is finally nearing …
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By Bill Elfo, outgoing sheriff |
1/3/24 04:38 PM
I’ll be heading back to Olympia to work on your behalf. In 2024, the legislative session is short – just 60 days – getting underway on January 8 and ending on March 7. In 2023, my …
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By Alicia Rule |
1/3/24 04:35 PM
2023 saw continued growth and activity for the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. All events experienced increased attendance and participation and staff pushed forward …
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By Sacha Sanguinetti and Danielle Gaughen |
1/3/24 04:27 PM
In 2023, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) focused on infrastructure to support future population growth and protect water supply systems. This work included securing financing from the …
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By Erin Beebe Carampot |
1/3/24 04:20 PM
The year of 2023 has been a full one for the Community Assistance Program (CAP). Our year-round programs, which include the clothing bank, crisis assistance, food connection and chaplain ministry, …
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By Laura Vogee, volunteer |
1/3/24 04:16 PM
With the new year just beginning, and local outdoor enjoyers antsy to utilize Washington’s over 140 state parks, Washington State Parks announced its slate of pass-free days for 2024.
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 04:02 PM
The Editor:
I’d like to express my gratitude for the Birch Bay Activity Center. Residents of Blaine as well as non-residents are blessed to have so many activities to choose from. …
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1/3/24 04:00 PM
December 13, 5:39 p.m.: Hit and run on Birch Bay Square Street.
December 13, 9:39 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Creasey Road.
December 14, 9:47 a.m.: Overdose on Birch Bay Lynden Road and …
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1/3/24 03:56 PM
December 16, 7:15 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Evans Drive.
December 16, 11:58 a.m.: Vehicle theft on McMillan Avenue.
December 17, 1:35 p.m.: Theft on 4th Street.
December 18, 2:31 p.m.: …
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1/3/24 03:55 PM
Joan Edwards Cannon
February 7, 1935 – December 19, 2023
Joan passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by those who loved her deeply.
Born in Denver, CO to …
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1/3/24 03:54 PM
The real estate development company in charge of Horizon at Semiahmoo and previously under contract to purchase Grandis Pond has filed for bankruptcy.
Harbor Custom Development (HCD) filed for …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/20/23 03:51 PM
The Blaine Police Department (BPD) and public works department have begun moving their administrative offices into the second floor of the city hall building, located at 435 Martin Street, Suite …
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By Nolan Baker |
12/20/23 03:31 PM
Birch Bay will kick off the New Year with two of its longstanding traditions of the Ring of Fire and Hope and the Polar Bear Plunge.
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce will start the countdown to …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/20/23 03:25 PM