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Election results from local precincts show that Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer voters preferred Donald Trump to Joe Biden in the presidential race, 52.1 percent to 46.1 percent.
The data show a lot …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
11/11/20 05:33 PM
Question: When I started driving in the early ’60s, parking lights were only to be used when the vehicle was stopped. Today, with driving lights and LEDs around the headlights, the distinction …
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By Doug Dahl |
11/11/20 03:53 PM
After initial election returns were posted on election night, Blaine councilwoman Alicia Rule, a Democrat, led incumbent Luanne Van Werven for the 42nd Legislative District Position 1 seat. She was …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
11/4/20 08:10 PM
Four days following the eradication of the first Asian giant hornet nest on October 24, Washington State Department of Agriculture officials cut down the alder tree containing the nest and discovered …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/4/20 08:05 PM
The Blaine Library and other Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings opened to the public on November 2 with limited hours and 25 percent capacity. At the Blaine branch, that means 10 patrons …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
11/4/20 07:53 PM
Nothing says “autumn” like changing leaves, pumpkin spice and fall sports. This time of year, many enjoy game day traditions ranging from tailgating and TV-watching parties to huddling …
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Courtesy of Whatcom County Health Department |
11/4/20 07:47 PM
Question: Now that bike riders are allowed to treat stop signs as yield signs, what should a driver at a four-way stop do if they’ve stopped and are ready to go and see a cyclist coming? Do you …
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By Doug Dahl |
11/4/20 06:48 PM
Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour this weekend – daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.
Falling back back to standard time will mean brighter mornings and …
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10/29/20 07:34 PM
Election season is upon us, which means if you’re a registered voter in Whatcom County, you’ve already received your ballot in the mail. (If you haven’t received it, contact the …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/28/20 07:46 PM
The Community Assistance Program is anticipating more demand this year as it prepares for the annual Community Toy Store this December.
The program has seen more than double the number of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/28/20 07:25 PM
People across the state and country are voting earlier than usual in this election, and Whatcom County is no exception.
On October 27, one week before Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, the …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
10/28/20 06:08 PM
The Whatcom County Health Department recommends that residents avoid higher-risk Halloween activities like parties and door-to-door trick-or-treating to slow the spread of Covid-19.
In a …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/28/20 06:03 PM
Philip Bovenkamp was the first to arrive. At 4 a.m. he pulled his lawn chair 100 feet behind the yellow caution tape on his neighbor’s east Blaine property. He drank black coffee in the …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/28/20 05:45 PM
Q: The Washington State Patrol lists “alternative traction devices” that are approved for use when “chains required” signs are posted. However, the Washington Administrative …
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By Doug Dahl |
10/28/20 04:41 PM
Whatcom County Council added funds to the Birch Bay berm’s project budget on October 13. The budget increase will ensure that any construction, cultural and Covid-19 issues that may arise …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/28/20 04:35 PM
On October 13, governor Jay Inslee extended his utility shutoff moratorium that was set to expire on October 15 until December 31.
Though the moratorium will temporarily keep the water …
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By Ian Haupt |
10/28/20 03:40 PM
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10/26/20 03:19 PM
The Washington State Department of Agriculture located the first Asian giant hornet nest in the U.S. on October 22, a state agency spokesperson confirmed to The Northern Light.
The nest was …
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By Grace McCarthy |
10/23/20 12:26 AM
If money talks, then there’s a whole lot of yakking going on in the 42nd district. As of October 19, the four candidates running for state representative district 42 seats have reported …
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By Pat Grubb |
10/21/20 06:29 PM
