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Blaine City Council takes no action on three offers for vacant downtown property

In a closed executive session on July 13, Blaine City Council considered three offers on a vacant city-owned downtown property that hit the market two weeks before, but ultimately took no action on … more

Man charged with vehicular homicide after I-5 accident on July 1

The man who allegedly killed Blaine resident David Bruce Johnson during a head-on I-5 collision on July 1 was charged with one count of vehicular homicide on July 9. Gary V. Johnson was driving a … more

It's seal pupping season – give pups space

The harbor seal breeding season is underway in northwest Washington, and the National Marine Fisheries Service is reminding people to stay away from seal pups that have been left alone by their … more

Hours announced for low-barrier, drive-through Covid-19 testing site

Drive-through testing at the new low-barrier Covid-19 testing site in Bellingham will go from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11. Anyone can get tested for free and … more

County’s first low-barrier Covid-19 testing site opens July 10

For two days starting Friday, July 10, it will be possible to get tested for Covid-19 in Whatcom County without a referral from a healthcare provider. The Whatcom County Health Department and … more

City council approves preliminary plat for 353 dwellings in east Blaine

At a June 22 regular meeting, the Blaine City Council approved a planned unit development and preliminary plat for an east Blaine housing project that would develop 353 housing units. The approval … more

SBA releases Payroll Protection Program loan details

In response to Freedom of Information Act requests, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has released information on loans made through the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) that was passed by … more

Watershed watchers program thrived during stay home order

Local volunteers spent a record number of hours helping to keep the Birch Bay and Terrell Creek watersheds clean during the stay-at-home order, according to the Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic … more

Despite Canadian closure, cross-border meet-ups continue at Peace Arch Park

While the U.S./Canada border remains closed, Peace Arch Park has been a meeting point for many families and couples separated by the border. B.C. officials closed the Canadian side of the park on … more

State launches hotline to help with stress and anxiety

Washington state launched a support program and phone line called Washington Listens to help people manage stress and anxiety related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The support line number is … more

WCLS gathering pandemic stories, offering curbside pick-up

In 100 years, how will life during Covid-19 in Whatcom County be remembered? To help those in the future answer that question, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is encouraging Whatcom County … more

County executive asks council to collaborate on budget goals

Whatcom County Council passed a resolution to amend and approve the county executive’s comprehensive goals for the 2021-2022 budget that the executive’s office began drafting in a … more

Volunteers clean beach at Birch Bay after July 4th

Volunteers picked up trash and debris at Birch Bay after the Fourth of July. Pictured above, a team from the Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management District pickup trash on July 6. … more

County council expects 20 percent decrease in revenue

Whatcom County Council has proposed goals it would like to see county executive Satpal Sidhu incorporate in budget discussions scheduled for July 8. In the meeting, which was rescheduled to … more

County says to avoid Birch Bay for Fourth of July

Community members and officials discussed plans for Birch Bay’s annual Fourth of July celebration during a June 26 virtual conference held by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce. Whatcom … more

Local groups providing meals to children in need

Before the pandemic, families could rely on schools to feed their children at least two meals a day, a tremendous help to those facing food insecurity. But when the Blaine school district closed all … more

The Importance of Masks: Small actions with big results

Did you know that a family of mice can multiply to over 100,000 mice in a single year? Now: Imagine if the first two mice never met. That’s a difference of 99,998 mice. Covid-19 can work … more

Virus cases increasing locally

The number of new confirmed cases of Covid-19 is increasing in Whatcom County and health officials have investigated 20 outbreaks since the beginning of June, health department director Erika … more

Volunteers needed for Birch Bay beach cleanup July 5 & 6

The Birch Bay community is looking for help with its annual post-Fourth of July beach cleanup. This year, volunteers plan to pick up firework debris and other trash from the beach on Sunday, July 5. … more

Public hearing on six-year transportation plan extended due to faulty Zoom link

Blaine City Council encountered technical difficulties with the Zoom link for its June 22 regular meeting and decided to extend a public hearing on its six-year transportation improvement program due … more
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