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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

Obituary: Dan Padilla

Dan Padilla April 15, 1972–July 30, 2021   On July 30, 2021, we lost our beloved Dan Padilla suddenly in a tragic, freak accident. Dan is remembered as a man of simple faith, … more

Obituary: Dixie L. (Hovde) Hansen

Dixie L. (Hovde) Hansen 1936- 2020   A celebration of life will be held for Dixie Hansen, who passed away last year. Please join us for a beach barbecue in her honor, where we can … more

Day 505: Point Roberts border opens up for U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Point Roberts residents, regardless of vaccination status, will be able to enter Canada 9 p.m. Sunday, August 8. U.S. citizens and permanent residents in Point Roberts, vaccinated and … more

Updated: Preliminary August 3 primary results

An estimated 27.7 percent of eligible Whatcom County voters submitted ballots in the August 3 primary election. About 44,000 votes were counted by 5 p.m. August 4, with approximately 8,000 left to … more

Asian giant hornet nest will be shown at Lynden fair before heading to Smithsonian

What started with a Facebook message will end in the Smithsonian. “Hi, I’m Ruthie Danielsen, the beekeeper who organized the trapping for the Asian giant hornet for Whatcom County … more

Pirate Daze expands to Birch Bay this weekend

Pirate Daze is returning to Blaine and expanding to Birch Bay this weekend with plenty of family-friendly activities for attendees. While Pirate Daze usually accompanies Drayton Harbor Days, which … more

Bellingham woman pleads guilty to tampering with train tracks last November

Bellingham resident Samantha Frances Brooks pleaded guilty July 9 to one count of interfering with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) tracks last November, in what investigators suspect was … more

Preliminary results are in for August 3 primary election

An estimated 23.8 percent of eligible Whatcom County voters submitted ballots in the August 3 primary election, 12 percent less than last August’s primary. A total of 37,943 votes were counted … more

Around-the-world ship docks in Blaine Harbor

Blaine Harbor received an unexpected visit last week from a Russian ship heading home after a four-year voyage around the world. The ship is now en route along Canada, to Alaska and then through the … more

New BPD hire receives life-saving service award

Blaine Police Department (BPD) has honored officer Katelyn Weaver with a Life-Saving Service Award for helping save a man’s life. This is the first time a BPD officer has been formally … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 31

Thirty-six cases of the Delta variant have been detected in Whatcom County since the first case was reported early July. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) said in an August 3 press … more

Blaine Boys and Girls club receives $25,000 donation, donor wants to match

An anonymous Blaine donor gifted the Blaine boys and girls club $25,000 and is now looking for the community to match her donation. The donor will match every contribution a Blaine resident gives the … more
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