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Semiahmoo golfers make $14,000 donation to food bank

When Sally Church heard a group of retired recreational golfers wanted to raise money for the Blaine Food Bank, she expected their small tournament to yield a few hundred dollars. When the Good Old … more

More Asian giant hornet sightings in Birch Bay

Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet … more

Weekly Covid-19 testing to continue in Birch Bay

Whatcom County plans to continue low-barrier Covid-19 testing at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church on Tuesday mornings in the coming weeks. Last week, the county’s mobile testing program … more

Winter clothing drive is on through September

With winter on the way, the Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Interfaith Coalition are collecting warm clothing through the end of September for their annual winter clothing drive. CAP is … more

WTA increases service to Blaine and Birch Bay

Upon request from riders who needed earlier transportation to work, the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is adding earlier weekday trips on Route 75, with service from Birch Bay and Blaine to … more

Family Service Center providing food and hygiene supplies

The Blaine school district’s Family Service Center (FSC) has been serving the community since 1997, and though its employees are working remotely during the pandemic, the FSC is still available … more

Custer man arrested after Birch Bay-Lynden Road accident

An August 28 vehicle collision on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Holiday Drive resulted in a Blaine resident being sent to the hospital and the arrest of a Custer man for vehicular assault. Lanes were … more

Pregnant orcas have researchers excited, but is it too soon to celebrate?

When Dr. Holly Fearnbach and Dr. John Durban noticed the bodies of two female southern resident orcas widening just behind their dorsal fins, they knew it could mean only one thing: … more

Celebrate Whatcom Water Week with virtual Run with the Chums

The 8th annual Run with the Chums event, started by the Whatcom Conservation District in 2013 to spread watershed awareness, will proceed this year – despite the pandemic – by virtually … more

Argument over Covid-19 ends at Whatcom County jail

Two Blaine roommates had an altercation over Covid-19 that ended in one being booked into Whatcom County Jail on fourth degree assault. On August 22 at 8:56 p.m., Blaine police responded to a … more

Picnic with a Purpose provides companionship for local seniors

Due to the pandemic, the Whatcom Council on Aging had to cancel this summer’s Senior Day in the Park – an annual picnic and resource fair at Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale – … more

U.S. Representatives join forces in calling for more flexibility for Point Roberts

U.S. representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Collin Peterson (MN-07), her counterpart from Minnesota, have joined forces to ask the Canadian government to provide more flexibility and clarity for … more

Federal grant to temporarily add $300 a week to unemployment benefits

Those receiving unemployment benefits due to Covid-19 in Washington state will soon get some extra relief. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced on August 24 that it approved … more

Low-barrier Covid-19 tests available weekly in Birch Bay

Whatcom County’s low-barrier Covid-19 mobile testing program expanded this week to include a site at Birch Bay Bible Community Church, as well as five other new locations throughout the … more

Sheriff’s office’s new crime dashboard shows increase in vandalism, burglaries in Birch Bay

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office launched an interactive crime dashboard that organizes criminal activity in eight unincorporated areas of Whatcom County, including Birch Bay. The crime … more

Two new programs for those struggling with housing due to Covid-19

Two new housing assistance programs funded by the CARESAct will help eligible households struggling with lost income due to Covid-19 make rent or mortgage payments. The programs, CARES Housing … more

Gallery: First Annual Chalk up the Town with Hope

On August 17, Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives hosted the first annual Chalk Up the Town with Hope event. The event aimed to share messages of hope and positivity through street art. Participants drew … more

County Boys and Girls Clubs to offer childcare during school hours

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County will offer distance learning assistance and licensed daycare at several sites in the county, with possible expansion to Blaine. Project Connect, the new … more

Home and Garden: Kelle Sunter on canning and preserving

As a young child, Blaine resident Kelle Sunter said she was fascinated with plants, finding magic in growing something edible. What started as a curiosity turned into a lifelong passion for gardening … more

Fire District handing out ice cream “tickets” to kids wearing helmets

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue firefighters are handing out ice cream coupons to kids “caught” wearing helmets while riding bikes, scooters and skateboards in Blaine and Birch Bay. The … more
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