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Landowner seeks annexation of H Street plot in east Blaine

Blaine city councilmembers are considering annexing an east Blaine property, which would be the first time the city has annexed land in east Blaine since 1996. During a January 25 work-study … more

Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County by school district, February 2

Confirmed Covid-19 cases continue to grow in Whatcom County, but not at the rate they had been previously. “We’re cautiously optimistic in the last week we’ve seen our rates … more

Blaine border patrol detects human smuggling

The U.S. Border Patrol caught three people after they allegedly illegally crossed the border into Blaine. On the morning of January 31, agents detected three people attempting to cross without … more

Vaccine supply still not meeting demand

The gap between Covid-19 vaccine supply and demand still exist, Whatcom County health officials said during a January 27 press conference. As of last Thursday, the number of vaccines delivered to … more

City council appoints Gill as new at-large councilmember

Blaine City Council unanimously appointed Sukhwant Singh Gill as the newest council member during their February 1 special council meeting.  “We must find the best ways to function … more

Rule and Shewmake to host virtual town hall

The 42nd legislative district representatives Alicia Rule and Sharon Shewmake will hold a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9. During the town hall, the two Democratic representatives … more

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 seeking to fill commissioner role

The Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 has an opening for a commissioner position. The applications for the commissioner position are due no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 19. … more

Blaine Boys and Girls club offers afterschool care

The Blaine Boys and Girls clubhouse has begun offering afterschool care to Blaine school district families whose children are doing in-person schooling. On February 1, the program began offering … more

Blaine store produces zero plastic waste, in waste-filled pandemic

At a time when many people have been dependent upon single-use plastics to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Blaine’s Living Pantry has continued to provide groceries with only reusable, glass … more

Bills build up for some as utility moratorium prevents shutoffs

Over 200 residents in Blaine and Birch Bay have fallen further behind on their utility bills, and financial assistance programs need funds to help them. The number of customers in arrears has … more

Plans being set to get teachers vaccinated once eligible

School staff will not move ahead in the Covid-19 vaccination queue despite the Washington Education Association (WEA) having asked the state to give teachers higher priority. But the Office of the … more

Road Rules: Front license plates

Q: Has the Washington state law changed about vehicles displaying front license plates? In our area I have noticed a substantial number of vehicles without front plates. Some will have the plate … more

Keep your heart happy this month

It’s February – American Heart Month – a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. President Lyndon B. Johnson, among the millions of people … more

State lawmakers push competing economic Covid-19 relief packages

Relief for renters, schools, public health agencies and small businesses is rushing through the state legislature, with the hope relief can reach people by the end of February. Two Covid-19 relief … more

$25.8 billion transportation plan would hike gas tax by 18 cents a gallon

Washington drivers will pay an extra 18 cents per gallon in gas taxes if a new 16-year, $25.8 billion transportation package backed by House Democrats is approved. The gas tax includes a 3-cent … more

Letters to the Editor, February 4-10, 2021

The Editor: During the opening of the Washington State Legislature session in early January, I watched the speech on TVW by Doug Ericksen, our 42nd District state senator. Ericksen ridiculed the … more

Public works asking for community input on Jackson Road replacement project

Whatcom County Public Works is seeking public participation in an online survey for a Jackson Road Bridge replacement project. Public works is planning to replace the Jackson Road bridge over … more

Stafholt has first Covid-19 cases since spring

Good Samaritan Society – Stafholt nursing home in Blaine is experiencing a second Covid-19 outbreak. The Whatcom County Health Department confirmed that three people in the nursing home have … more

City ditches Bell Road grade separation for streetlights and bypass lanes

The city of Blaine is seeking $3 million in state funding for streetlights and bypass lanes at the Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive intersection that will hopefully reduce congestion and delays, … more
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