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The 37th year of blessing the fleet

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we were unable to have the Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony in 2020. However, this year we are happy to announce that we will hold the ceremony on Sunday, May 2 at … more

County council includes greenhouses in cannabis moratorium

Following a six-month ban placed two weeks before on accepting permit applications for outdoor cannabis growing operations, Whatcom County Council expanded the moratorium to include greenhouses in … more

Blaine man sentenced for drug distribution in Alaska

A Blaine man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of more methamphetamine and heroin doses than the entire Ketchikan area population. Spencer Hill, 24, was sentenced to 10 … more

Borderites remain on conference leaderboards for spring season sports

Baseball The Borderites hosted Lynden Christian April 22, losing in a high-scoring 14-11 game. On April 24, they beat Bellingham at home 9-4. Then the boys traveled to Anacortes April 26 where … more

Keep boat safety in mind before hitting the waves this summer

Boating safety is one of the most important pieces of the boating puzzle. Planning in advance will ensure you have all the tools in place to ensure you have a safe and memorable boating … more

H Street annexation public hearing pushed to May 10

The public hearing for the H Street annexation has been pushed to the May 10 Blaine City Council meeting after residents contacted the city concerned about little public notice. The hearing was … more

Burk Road closure this week

Whatcom County Public Works will close Burk Road between Sunrise Road and Delta Line Road from 7 a.m. Monday, May 3, to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, for a culvert replacement project. All traffic, … more

New earthquake warning comes to Washington May 4

Starting May 4, Washington residents will be able to receive early warnings of incoming earthquakes on their mobile phones, thanks to the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. The system, … more

Road Rules: Pedestrians on roadways

Question: What are the rules regarding pedestrians walking on the roadway when there is an obstruction-free sidewalk available? Runners and joggers tend to prefer using the asphalt over the concrete … more

Whatcom Land Trust hosts Conservation Conversations

Whatcom Land Trust is hosting two virtual events, Conservation Conversations, this week to explore how the environmental organization is working against climate change and ways community members can … more

Getting into gardening

For those just getting into gardening during the pandemic, there is so much to tell you, so much to convey about how to garden in our corner of the Pacific Northwest. We are fortunate in having a … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 29-May 5, 2021

April 17, 6:09 a.m.: Extra patrol on Surf Place. April 17, 1:39 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Loomis Trail Road and Portal Way. April 17, 2:24 p.m.: Security check on Koehn Road. April 17, … more

Letters to the Editor, April 29-May 5, 2021

The Editor: The Blaine High School Hall of Fame was formed four years ago under the auspices of the Blaine Booster Club, a 50.1 C3 support group of BHS athletics. Its purpose is to honor former … more

Woman charged with Semiahmoo Park homicide encountered victim day before his body was found

The woman charged with second-degree murder of Thomas Flood, the 67-year-old man found in Semiahmoo Park shot to death on April 7, had encountered Flood the day before his body was found, according … more

The Railway Café celebrates caboose’s centennial

Railway Café’s caboose continues to push new businesses forward as it reaches its centennial this year. “One hundred years is a milestone,” Railway Café owner Vicka … more

Onyon won’t seek re-election

After 23 years on city council, Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon will not be running for re-election. Onyon has served eight years as mayor. “It’s time to pass the baton to someone else, … more

Nooksack River adjudication is “likely,” department of ecology official says

A half-million-dollar budget for review and court ruling of water rights along the Nooksack River basin is likely to be approved by Washington state legislature and signed by governor Jay Inslee, … more

Truck smuggling $3.5 million in cocaine stopped crossing border from Whatcom County

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers stopped a truck last month crossing the U.S./Canada border from Whatcom County with an estimated $3.5 million worth of cocaine. According to a CBSA … more
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