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New doctor in Birch Bay

Family Care Network’s (FCN) Birch Bay Family Medicine clinic welcomes its new physician, Dr. Leif Redal. Redal grew up in Tacoma and graduated from the University of Washington School of … more

Citizen report leads to mail theft arrests

An alert from a vigilant Birch Bay resident led to sheriff’s office deputies arresting two individuals for mail theft on August 21. Dean Haskins was standing outside his cabin on Terrill … more

Letters to The Editor: September 2-8, 2021

The Editor: Some people don’t want to vote for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library because it will add to their property tax. But they’ve already been paying for library services with … more

Energize Whatcom brings energy efficiency to rural businesses

Energize Whatcom is encouraging businesses in rural Whatcom County to consider implementing energy-efficient measures. The Energize Whatcom program is a collaboration between Sustainable … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: September 2-8, 2021

Aug. 21, 7 a.m.: Order violation on Natures Path Way. Aug. 21, 2:32 p.m.: Suspicious person on H Street Road. Aug. 22, 12:30 a.m.: Simple assault report on Alder Street. Aug. 22, 7:26 a.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, September 2-8, 2021

Aug. 19, 11:40 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Portal Way and Custer School Road, Custer. Aug. 19, 12:49 p.m.: Vehicle abandoned on West Road and Portal Way. Aug. 19, 3:17 p.m.: Impound private on … more

Obituary: Lane Fridell

Lane Fridell November 26, 1940–August 20, 2021   Lane, a resident of Blaine, passed away at age 80 on August 20, 2021 following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Lane was … more

First Asian giant hornet nest eradicated in U.S. this year

State entomologists eradicated an Asian giant hornet nest with nearly 1,500 hornets in various life stages in east Blaine August 25. The nest was three times the size of the first nest found just two … more

All students to return to classrooms full time; but vaccines for teachers, masks for all

About 50 parents and community members assembled outside of the Blaine High School cafeteria to protest governor Jay Inslee’s mask mandates and encourage the Blaine school board to resist them. … more

Winter coat drive starts September 1

With cooler weather on the horizon, Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Interfaith Coalition are asking residents to donate new or used winter coats to keep their fellow community members warm … more

Home Farm offers farmers markets, farm stand for others to enjoy

On a bright Tuesday morning, Bridgette DiMonda is in her element picking a variety of home-grown sunflowers for a bouquet. Honeybees from nearby colonies pollinate the expansive rows of sunflowers … more

WSDA fine-tunes eradication plan after Asian giant hornet nest is found in east Blaine

Scientists found an Asian giant hornet nest in east Blaine August 19, a quarter of a mile from where the first hornet of 2021 was spotted nearly a week earlier near H Street Road. The nest is the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: August 21

Covid-19 cases continue to surge Whatcom County health director Erika Lautenbach said the Covid-19 case and hospitalization surge are not yet over. “Our continuing high cases rates … more

Letters to The Editor: August 26-September 1, 2021

The Editor: The Birch Bay Library Capital Facilities Area (the method state law provides for funding a public library capital improvement project through property taxes) has been determined. We … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 26-September 1, 2021

Aug. 14, 12:21 a.m.: Disorderly conduct on H Street. Aug. 14, 1:46 p.m.: Residential burglary on Boblett Street. Aug. 14, 9:43 p.m.: Assault complaint on E Street. Aug. 15, 7:25 a.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 26-September 1, 2021

Aug. 12, 7:10 p.m.: Trespass on Sunburst Drive. Aug. 12, 11:17 p.m.: Fireworks on Breeze Loop. Aug. 12, 11:19 p.m.: Fireworks on Wooldridge and Morrison avenues. Aug. 13, 9:40 a.m.: … more

U.S. extends non-essential travel restrictions for Canadians until September 21

U.S. border closed until September 21 By Grace McCarthy The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the U.S./Canada border will remain closed until at least September 21. The … more
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