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Canada to open border to U.S. travelers August 9, while U.S. nixes reciprocation

The Canadian border will reopen to fully vaccinated U.S. travelers Monday, August 9 and then reopen unilaterally to vaccinated travelers from other countries September 7, according to a Canadian … more

Rollback Weekend will bring fun to Birch Bay

Birch Bay’s annual Rollback Weekend and Sand Sculpture Competition is back in action with a full weekend lineup of events plus vendors Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25. “This … more

Derelict fishing vessel sinks off Point Whitehorn

A derelict 1930s fishing vessel sank off Point Whitehorn July 13 while being towed from Blaine Harbor to Bellingham. The Bligh Island, a 79-foot wooden hull purse seiner, had been in the Port of … more

Proclamation of Emergency ends July 23

In a step toward normalcy, Blaine City Council unanimously voted to rescind the proclamation of emergency, first enacted in March 2020 to help the city manage pandemic response. The recission takes … more

Custer man sues county, jail for alleged racial discrimination

A Custer man who worked as a mental health professional at the Whatcom County Jail is suing the county, sheriff’s office and Compass Health over allegations that they discriminated and … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 17

No more confirmed cases of the Delta variant have appeared in Whatcom County since DOH reported the first case July 7. Health professionals consider the Delta variant, detected in India last year, to … more

Black Forest temporarily closes to help staff at CJ’s Beach House

Black Forest Steakhouse announced on its Facebook page July 11 it will close for six weeks due to staff shortages. In the meantime, employees will help out at sister restaurant CJ’s Beach House … more

Police reform in Washington: An editorial from local law enforcement

Washington recently enacted a myriad of new police reform laws. While law enforcement leadership in Whatcom County supports efforts to enhance training, professionalism and accountability, as well as … more

City looking for downtown business owners to allow murals

The city of Blaine is looking for downtown property owners with interest in decorating their building for the city’s downtown mural program. Blaine City Council unanimously voted March 22 to … more

Peace Arch Park weddings continue in 2021, with slight changes

Last summer, Peace Arch Park hosted as many as 12 weddings a day as cross-border couples raced to the altar. This summer, the park has increased regulations, permitting only two large events but … more

With eviction moratorium up, renters have until August to make a plan

Before the state eviction moratorium ended July 1, governor Jay Inslee announced a two-month “bridge” transition before tenants can be kicked out for past due rent. Under the … more

Cancer-free canines meet for playdate to celebrate two years since diagnosis

On July 18, two dogs with a lot in common met for the first time. Both Riley and Wiley are tumor-free after receiving experimental treatment for lymphoma at Bellingham Veterinary. Wiley, a Blue … more

Affordable Care Act open enrollment ends Sunday, August 15

Healthcare system PeaceHealth is reminding community members that the federal government created a special enrollment period for enrolling or changing their 2021 Affordable Care Act plan. The … more

Road Rules: Running a parked electric car

Question: I have Chevy Bolt EV and during the recent heat wave I left the vehicle “on” while parked in order to leave the air conditioning running. The car is designed so that it can turn … more

Letters to the Editor: July 22-28, 2021

The Editor: Blaine Senior Center is now open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The following activities are available for members: The library, gym and pool hall. Also available are … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 22-28, 2021

July 10, 11:04 a.m.: Assist citizen on Madison Avenue. July 10, 3:08 p.m.: Property found on Peace Portal Drive. July 10, 6:07 p.m.: Burglary investigation on D Street. July 11, 6:17 p.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 22-28, 2021

July 13, 3:15 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Bay Circle. July 13, 6:28 a.m.: Arson response, no fire, on Ham Road, Custer. July 13, 9:16 a.m.: Domestic order violence on Breeze … more
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