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Three state parks free days this month

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering free access to state parks on three days in June: Saturday, June 6 (National Trails Day), Sunday, June 7 (Free Fishing Weekend) and … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 27

According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 … more

Virtual Blaine chamber meeting to feature city manager, economic development specialists

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual networking meeting from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, featuring Michael Jones, Blaine city manager; Bonnie Onyon, Blaine mayor; Gina Stark, … more

Census field operations are back underway in Whatcom County

Field operations for the U.S. Census resumed on May 11 in Whatcom County and the rest of Washington state after being put on hold in March due to Covid-19. The operation, named “Update … more

The Northern Light welcomes new editorial staff

Point Roberts Press is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Lazenby as editor of The Northern Light and Grace McCarthy as reporter.  Lazenby started at The Northern Light as a … more

When will Whatcom move to phase 2?

Washington state’s secretary of health has approved 24 of Washington’s 39 counties to move on to phase 2 of governor Jay Inslee’s four-phase “Safe Start” re-opening … more

Reminder: After Covid-19 extension, property taxes are due June 1

After a deadline extension, property tax payments in Whatcom County are finally coming due on Monday, June 1.  Whatcom County Treasurer Steve Oliver signed an order on March 30 extending the … more

Little free pantries pop up around Blaine

A group is setting up four “Little Free Pantries,” around Blaine, stocked with food and personal hygiene items for those in need. The first community pantry is at the 7th Street … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 22

According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 381 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11:44 a.m., March 26. A total of 7,762 people have tested negative while 33 … more

Silver Reef Casino Resort re-opens

The Silver Reef Casino Resort partially re-opened on May 22. The casino, at 4876 Haxton Way near Ferndale, is operating with new safety measures in place, including operating the building at 50 … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 21

According to the Whatcom County Health Department, there have been 364 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county as of 11 a.m., March 22. A total of 4,712 people have tested negative while 32 people … more

Whatcom Museum goes virtual

While the Whatcom Museum’s campus is empty, the museum is pumping out virtual content including educational programs, virtual galleries, at-home science experiments and craft projects. Here's a … more

Impacts from border restrictions could linger

The economic impact from the U.S./Canada border closure has been swift, but the severity and length of that impact is unknown, said Laurie Trautman, director of Western Washington University’s … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 20

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 19 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.  more

$3 million cocaine bust at the border

U.S. border agents arrested a 41-year-old man at the Pacific Highway Truck Crossing on May 9 as he headed to Canada with $3 million in cocaine. The arrest occurred after an anonymous tip was given to … more

See who filed to run in the August primary

Filling week for the August 8 primary election was May 11 to May 15. The top two candidates in each primary race advance to the November 3 general election, regardless of party … more

Late interim police chief Knapp honored in D.C. ceremony

Michael Knapp, a former Blaine interim police chief and Whatcom County law enforcement leader, was commemorated for his years of service during the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in … more

Beaches closed to recreational shellfishing

The Washington State Department of Health closed beaches around Birch Bay for recreational shellfish harvest on May 14 due to unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) … more

Boat safety tips for safe boating week

The sun is out, the waves are rolling and it’s National Safe Boating Week. National Safe Boating Week, celebrated May 16-22 this year, is a worldwide campaign to promote responsible boating … more

Whatcom Unified Command status report for May 19

Whatcom Unified Command's daily Covid-19 status report for May 19 is available here, and in the attachment to the left.  more
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