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Op-Ed: Eligible for Medicare? The clock is ticking to choose your 2022 coverage

Making a list and checking it twice isn’t just for the holidays this year. If you’re 65 or over or eligible for Medicare due to disability, developing a detailed list of what you have spent on … more

Letters to The Editor: December 2-8, 2021

The Editor: For 18 years I have had the privilege of working for the Thanksgiving Basket Program. This program would not be possible without the support of the following community members: • … more

Sheriff's Reports, December 2-8, 2021

Nov. 17, 5:07 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Suspect arrested. Nov. 17, 10:08 a.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. Nov. 17, 11:50 a.m.: Behavioral health on Birch … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 2-8, 2021

Nov. 14, 9:22 p.m.: Assist citizen on Lincoln Road. Nov. 15, 4:33 a.m.: Child abuse on H Street. Nov. 15, 8:19 a.m.: Security check on Peace Portal Drive. Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m.: Collision on C … more

Obituary: Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon December 23, 1936 – November 17, 2021   Ruth Gordon, age 84 of Prosser, entered into rest on November 17, 2021, at Regency at the Park in College Place, WA. She was … more

Obituary: Cathy Jeanne Littrell

Cathy Jeanne Littrell March 20, 1955 – October 29, 2021 Cathy Jeanne Littrell went to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on October 29, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born on March … more

Obituary: Earl Erickson

Earl M. Erickson November 6, 1931- November 12, 2021 Earl M. Erickson, age 90 passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday November 12, 2021. Earl was born November 6, 1931, in … more

Obituary: Carolyn Ann Jones

Carolyn Ann Jones August 30, 1933 – November 14, 2021 Carolyn Ann (Elbie) Jones passed away peacefully at the age of 88 and went home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 14, 2021. … more

Whatcom County starts flood assessment as new damage is discovered

Whatcom County officials and community members are working around the clock to assess the full impact of catastrophic floods that washed over Whatcom County a week ago, while more damage has been … more

Proposed school board district boundaries could give Birch Bay majority of seats

Under the drafted Blaine school board district boundaries presented in a special board meeting November 22, Birch Bay could gain a simple majority on the board in upcoming elections if residents in … more

Holiday Harbor Lights returns December 4

Blaine is going all out for holiday celebrations this year, bringing back its winter traditions bigger and better than ever. From Santa Claus to free oysters, there will be something for … more

Volunteer support pours in following damaging flood

Almost as immediate as the flooding began, an outpour of community support was palpable throughout Whatcom County as residents began repairing damaged homes. By Thursday, November 18, volunteer … more

Shewmake challenges Ericksen for state senate seat

Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), representative for 42nd legislative district, announced she is challenging Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) for the Washington State Senate seat. Shewmake was elected to … more

Blaine prepares to welcome Canadians with open arms

Canadian health officials announced they will drop Covid-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated Canadians making short trips into the U.S. The new rule goes into effect Tuesday, November 30 and … more

Ericksen reportedly in Florida after testing positive for Covid-19 in El Salvador

State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale), who tested positive for Covid-19 in El Salvador and asked state legislators for help, is now in stable condition in Florida, the Bellingham Herald is … more

County’s job market is bouncing back, just needs its workers back

Whatcom County has regained half of the jobs it lost in last year’s pandemic-induced recession.  According to Washington’s Employment Security Department (ESD) data, 13,900 jobs … more
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