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WCLS virtual events feature record-setting thru-hiker

Record-setting Pacific Crest Trail hiker Heather Anderson is giving a series of online talks and discussions for the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) that’s already underway. The next … more

WaFd donates $2,500 to Wildbird Charity

WaFd Bank, formerly known as Washington Federal, donated $2,500 to Wildbird Charity on September 24. From l., Kira Rooney, WaFd Bank Barkley branch manager; Mike Mulder, owner of Nimbus Real Estate; … more

City extends plaza use waiver, but questions loom

Blaine City Council voted unanimously at its September 28 meeting to extend an emergency resolution that allows businesses to use the H Street and G Street plazas. The resolution was set to expire on … more

Birch Bay berm construction questions answered

With Birch Bay berm construction restarting last month, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted a meeting via Zoom on September 24 for residents to ask the project’s contractor … more

21-year-old Blaine grad who died in car crash remembered as curious, sweet

A 21-year-old Blaine High School graduate died in a car crash near Lynden on September 26, according to Washington State Patrol. Liam Lyons was driving east on State Route 544 in a blue 2014 … more

Blaine’s fall display contest starts October 11

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 fall display contest is coming up and entrants must have their displays ready by October 11 for a chance to win a prize. The Railway Cafe won last … more

City of Blaine saves over $2 million by refinancing sewer utility fund debt

On September 22, the city of Blaine sold a total of $5,280,000 in tax-exempt refunding bonds, taking advantage of low interest rates to pay off two water and sewer loans. Refinancing that debt that … more

Local hypnotherapist starts practice during pandemic

Evelyne Hendricks lives to help others. After 20 years preparing families for adoption and 25 years counseling couples through marriage, she is now helping people manifest change through … more

Birch Bay National Night Out parade on October 6

National Night Out is coming to Birch Bay for the third year in a row, but this time it will be a pandemic version – law enforcement personnel will parade through Birch Bay neighborhoods, … more

Van Werven violates campaign ethics law

Washington state’s Legislative Ethics Board publicly announced September 24 that Luanne Van Werven, 42nd Legislative District representative running for re-election, violated the Washington … more

Birch Bay man arrested September 16 on rape, incest charges

A Birch Bay man was arrested September 16 on alleged second-degree rape and first-degree incest charges, according to court documents. The 45-year-old man, who will remain unnamed to protect the … more

Apply for new round of small business grants by October 4

Small business owners have until Thursday, October 1, to apply for grants through the second round of a program called Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants (WWSBEG). The grants are … more

League of Women Voters’ online forums begin September 30

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County is holding its annual candidate forums online this year. It’s hosting five forums for separate positions starting with the 40th … more

Housing projects are underway that will bring 1,400 homes to east Blaine

Homes are already for sale at the first of three new housing developments in east Blaine that could bring about 1,400 new homes to the area over the next 15 years. Developers say they are the biggest … more

Blaine schools have phased 50 students into classrooms

The Blaine school district welcomed a cohort of 50 students into the building on September 21 and has plans to open buildings to more students October 12. Blaine school district superintendent … more

High school sports may return in winter, with WIAA guidance

While the Borderites welcomed their first group of students into the building this week, extra-curricular activities likely will not return until winter. The Washington Interscholastic Activities … more

Beach Cat Brewing ribbon cutting

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Beach Cat Brewing, at 7876 Birch Bay Drive # 101, on September 19. Pictured, from right, are brewery owners Darin Hamm and Jake … more

Port reverses wholesale crab buying agreement at harbor

Port of Bellingham commissioners unanimously voted during their regular September 15 meeting to reverse their previous decision on who can buy and sell crabs wholesale at the Blaine Harbor. This … more

Blaine Middle School student publishes dystopian novel

There are many things 14-year-old Kaatri Glanzer enjoys doing outside her Blaine Middle School curriculum. She attends dance classes, practices clarinet and likes to play with her Golden-doodles, … more

Call for submissions: Six-word stories

Supposedly, Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His response? “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” It turns out that Hemingway’s role has … more
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