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Lummi Nation totem pole stops in Birch Bay before cross-country journey to D.C.

Dozens of people gathered at the future site of the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library May 8 to learn about a 24-foot totem pole Lummi Nation members will travel with across the U.S. to raise awareness … more

City council approves next steps for H Street annexation

After strong pushback during a May 10 public hearing, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 to move forward with the process of annexing two adjoining H Street properties. Councilmember Richard May abstained … more

The C Shop reopens for in-person sales

The C Shop reopened May 7 after closing its doors in March 2020 due to the pandemic. Many familiar, masked faces visited the nearly 50-year-old shop at 4825 Alderson Road throughout the afternoon, … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: May 8

Whatcom County has had a total of 8,522 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 333 probable cases (8,855 total cases), according to May 10 Washington State Department of … more

Bike safety course for children on May 21

Children will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know in order to enjoy safe bike rides this summer during a free Birch Bay event 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 21. The … more

Hawkins, Higgins and Gill announce bids for Blaine City Council

Colin Hawkins Colin Hawkins announced he will run for the Blaine City Council Ward 2 Position 4 seat currently held by his father, Charlie Hawkins, who won’t be running for … more

County partner seeking input on development of Racial Equity Commission

The Chuckanut Health Foundation is hosting a virtual summit Saturday, May 22 as it works to develop a proposal for Whatcom County’s Racial Equity Commission. The summit offers an opportunity … more

New $4 million facility to offer services for Whatcom County residents experiencing homelessness

A new $4 million facility to help provide services to those facing homelessness in Whatcom County has been announced by Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and … more

Basketball and wrestling in June? Winter sports up next with spring season over

Spring sports finished off this year’s shortened season last week. With no season culminating competitions, teams and their players are left to measure their seasons by their record and … more

Registration opens for Tour de Whatcom bike ride

Get your pedals in gear – registration for the Tour de Whatcom bike ride recently opened for its 16th year. The ride will start the morning of Saturday, July 17, leaving from Boundary Bay … more

Free legal advice in partnership with WCLS

Law Advocates, an organization that provides legal help for low-income county residents, is offering free civil law help in collaboration with the Whatcom County Library System. Technology and … more

Obituary: Garry R. Montgomery

Garry R. Montgomery January 26, 1950 – April 25, 2021   Garry Ross Montgomery, age 71, of Blaine passed away peacefully with his daughters Alison Mayer and Jennifer Montgomery by … more

Obituary: Daniel Colacurcio Sr.

Daniel Colacurcio Sr. August 22, 1927 – March 29, 2021   Daniel Colacurcio Sr., age 93, of Blaine, WA, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021, finishing his race and meeting his … more

Obituary: Evelyn (Young) Bonallo

Evelyn (Young) Bonallo March 11, 1926 - April 23, 2021   Evelyn Bonallo passed away peacefully at the home she loved, in the community she and her late husband, Harry Bruce … more

Road Rules: Seatbelt replacement

Question: My seatbelt seems to be wearing out. The buckle doesn’t always work right and the belt has some frayed spots on it. Are there any rules about replacing it? Can I just go buy one … more

Filing week starts May 17. Here’s what you need to know to run for office.

Those interested in running for public office need to keep an important date on their calendar: Filing week is Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21 for positions open in the November … more

Letters to the Editor: May 13-19, 2021

The Editor: We have a small cottage in Point Roberts and it is with continued frustration and sadness that our two governments cannot come to a simple travel arrangement given the unique geography … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 13-19, 2021

May 2, 4:16 a.m.: Mental on H Street. May 2, 9:44 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Alderson Road. May 2, 6:32 a.m.: Forgery on Haida Way. May 2, 5:14 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. May 2, 5:51 … more

NWFR needs for and against statements on proposed levy

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue needs people to write for and against statements for a proposed property tax levy that will be on August primary ballots. The deadline to apply is noon on Monday, May … more

Blaine anchor chain manufacturer faces impacts if Congress doesn’t close loopholes

U.S. lawmakers are calling on Congress to close loopholes that, if ignored, could lead to job losses for a Blaine manufacturer. Lister Chain and Forge, at 3810 Loomis Trail Road, is the only … more
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