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WSDA attempts to track two Asian giant hornets

Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) captured and attempted to track two Asian giant hornets this weekend. The state agency is working to find one hornet after the tracker fell off the … more

First live Asian giant hornet spotted this year in east Blaine

Many might have cheered at the eradicated Asian giant hornet nest last year, but the fight against the invasive species isn’t over in Whatcom County. The first live Asian giant hornet seen in … more

Treasured community event Pirate Daze is back

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 hosted Pirate Daze at Blaine Marine Park and the future Birch Bay Vogt Community Library August 7. Blaine Community Theater performed “The … more

City council meetings start back up in person

Brown office chairs swiveled, bright spot lights aimed at those speaking and an energy similar to the first day of school permeated through council chambers on Monday, August 9. Six Blaine city … more

Canada border opens after 505 days

Blaine residents are packing their bags now that the Canada border is open to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers. On day 505 of the U.S./Canada border being closed, the ‘gates that may never be … more

BPD fills lieutenant, sergeant openings with promotions

Blaine Police Department chief Donnell Tanksley and mayor Bonnie Onyon recognized recently promoted sergeants Skylar Deffinbaugh and Timothy Richardson at the August 9 council meeting. Deffinbaugh … more

Stakeholders react to Cherry Point decision

In late July, Whatcom County Council enacted a series of comprehensive plan amendments that will restrict the building of new fossil fuel refineries and shipping facilities at Cherry Point, while … more

Governor mandates vaccines for state workers, local governments weighing options

Governor Jay Inslee is requiring that state, private healthcare and long-term care workers become fully vaccinated by mid-October. As a condition of employment, workers will need to show proof of … more

CBSA unions come to agreement with Canadian government

Unions representing the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) employees reached an agreement with the Canadian government August 6, following a work-to-rule campaign that caused the backup of around … more

Keep boating safety during recreational crabbing season

With the start of recreational harvest of Dungeness crab only a week away, now is a good time to plan and prepare your vessel and gear for the rush of opening day. Advance planning can reduce stress … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: August 7

Forty-two cases of the Delta variant have been detected in Whatcom County since the first case was reported early July, according to August 11 Washington State Department of Health (DOH) data. Bev … more

Picnic with a Purpose returns to Blaine August 25

Older adults throughout Whatcom County are invited to join the Whatcom Council on Aging (WCOA) and local senior centers for Picnic with a Purpose. The event, which replaces their annual Senior Day … more

New director takes helm at Blaine Senior Center

Blaine Senior Center is welcoming its new director Gordon MacGregor, who is eager to bring changes to the center. “Wherever [the senior center] is now, I’d like to see it … more

Lady Washington to dock in Bellingham August 12-22

Lady Washington, a tall ship that frequents Whatcom County waters every summer, will sail into Bellingham Thursday, August 12 through Sunday, August 22. The ship offers two to three hour sails and … more

Letters to the Editor: August 12-18, 2021

The Editor: You’ve all heard of Shark Nado; but what about Guinea Pig Nado? “The only way to stop it – is to adopt it!” There are over 20 adorable, friendly, needy guinea … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 12-18, 2021

July 31, 12:25 p.m.: Mental health problem on Sanderling Way. July 31, 12:49 p.m.: Verbal domestic on Bayview Avenue. July 31, 4:49 p.m.: Missing person report on Sandpiper Lane. July 31, … more

Obituary: Anthony Munden

Anthony Munden April 2, 1992–August 3, 2021   Anthony Munden passed away August 3, 2021 in Leavenworth, Washington. Anthony was born in Raton, New Mexico to Michael and Arlene … more
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