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Year in Review: Birch Bay Water and Sewer District

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District has continued operations. Our essential workers continue to safeguard public health by providing clean safe drinking water and the … more

Free state park days to look out for in 2022

Washington State Parks (WSP) will have 12 free days in 2022 where a Discover Pass is not required to park at state parks and on recreation lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural … more

Year in Review: Blaine High School sports takes on a Covid year

• The Borderite football team was excited to get back on the field for the first time since 2019, and play in the Blaine High School’s newly-built, unused stadium. Washington … more

American Legion to host health screenings January 14

The American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 will host health screenings on Friday, January 14.  Life Line Screening, a national health screening company, will screen people for health risks from … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: January 1

Covid-19 case rates continue to dramatically increase in all school district areas in Whatcom County since they first began to rise mid-December.  There have been 112 new Covid-19 cases in … more

PeaceHealth urges boosters, safe practices amid rise in Covid-19 cases

Due to a sudden and significant increase in Covid-19 patients, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is expanding its Covid bed capacity to meet the demand and asking for the community’s help … more

Year in Review: North Whatcom Fire and Rescue

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to 5,062 calls through November 2021. Almost 69 percent of those calls were for emergency medical assistance; 3 percent of the calls were for … more

Year in Review: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

As we prepare to turn the calendar on 2021, we reflect on the year past and are thrilled with all that we accomplished. Entering 2020 there were a number of uncertainties including the ongoing … more

Year in Review: Blaine Library

The Blaine Library had an eventful 2021. From March to July we progressed from limited visits to a full reopening. It’s been great seeing new and returning community members enjoying the … more

Year in Review: Pacific Arts Association

Like all organizations in Blaine, The Pacific Arts Association’s (PAA) 2021 year was significantly impacted by the pandemic. Our major event, The Blaine Harbor Music Festival and Jazz Camp, was … more

Rules of the Road: How to stop impaired driving

This week I’m turning things around a bit. Usually you ask the questions, but this time I’m going to do it. Or more accurately, I’m going to repeat a question that Washington … more

Letters to The Editor: January 6-12, 2022

The Editor: The instructors of the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron wish to thank Gordon MacGregor and the staff of Blaine Senior Center and the city of Blaine for the use of the center’s … more

Obituary: Kay Carolyn “Miss Kay” Olason

Kay Carolyn “Miss Kay” Olason Kay “Miss Kay” Olason, 75, passed away on November 30, 2021 in Yuma, Arizona.  Mom requested immediate cremation and for her ashes to … more

Obituary: Allan C. Koch

Allan C. Koch  May 19, 1943–December 18, 2021 Allan C. Koch, age 78, passed away on December 18, 2021. Allan was born in Los Angeles, California on May 19, 1943. He was the … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 6-12, 2022

Dec. 25, 9:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden and Kickerville roads. Dec. 25, 10:08 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Kickerville and Loomis Trail roads. Dec. 25, 2:05 a.m.: Watch for on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 6-12, 2022

Dec. 25, 6:40 a.m.: Malicious mischief on Peace Portal Drive. Dec. 25, 11:25 a.m.: Collision, car ran into a lamp post on Semiahmoo Parkway. Dec. 25, 12 p.m.: Assist citizen on H … more

Vaccinated B.C. residents can travel into the U.S. for 24-hour trips without Covid-19 test

The Canadian government retracted its Covid-19 test exemption for Canadians making trips into the U.S. under 72 hours starting December 21, but the next day announced a testing exemption for B.C. … more

Year in Review: A look back at the year that just was (January through June 2021)

January • Birch Bay rang in the New Year with its annual Ring of Fire and Polar Bear Plunge events. • Blaine middle and high school students started hybrid learning after winter … more
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