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State public lands, golf courses and fishing to reopen May 5

Washingtonians will soon have much more access to public lands, governor Jay Inslee said during a televised April 27 announcement to the public. Starting Tuesday, May 5, most state parks and public … more

Oliver Lazenby | 4/27/20 08:03 PM

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 26

Whatcom Unified Command's daily COVID-19 status report for April 26 is available here. more

4/27/20 05:18 PM

Q&A with district 42 candidate Dustin Gleaves

Dustin Gleaves is a Democrat who announced on April 6 that he is running for the District 42 – Position 1 seat in the state house of representatives in this year’s elections. Gleaves is … more

Grace McCarthy | 4/24/20 02:17 PM

Small business emergency grant program gets additional $5 million

The Washington State Department of Commerce is making an extra $5 million in aid grants available to small businesses through its Working Washington Small Business emergency grant … more

4/23/20 06:51 PM

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 22

Find the full status report here. more

4/23/20 01:02 PM

Many summer events canceled following health department’s guidance

Hands Across the Border, Blaine’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July parade and fireworks, the Blaine Harbor Music Festival and many other summer events throughout Whatcom County have been canceled … more

Oliver Lazenby | 4/22/20 06:19 PM

City of Blaine prepares for steep drop in tax revenue

The city of Blaine is preparing for a significant shortfall in revenue following the sharp decline in economic activity and cross-border traffic caused by border restrictions, governor Inslee’s … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 06:17 PM

Whatcom County Jail sees major population decrease

The Whatcom County Jail has seen a drastic decrease in its inmate population over the past several weeks. Between March 1 and April 20, the number of inmates dropped from 303 to 154 between the … more

Grace McCarthy | 4/22/20 06:15 PM

Government officials planning next phase in virus battle

With new COVID-19 infections dropping, state and local governments are planning for the next stage of the pandemic – one in which some social distancing restrictions are eased while targeted … more

Oliver Lazenby | 4/22/20 06:11 PM

Wildbird Charity delivering more weekend meals to hungry kids

For almost two years, Wildbird Charity has been providing Whatcom County kids with bags of food to take home on weekends. But demand is growing during the coronavirus pandemic as many parents lose … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 06:07 PM

BHS alum graduates from U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs

A member of the Blaine High School (BHS) Class of 2012 recently graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy, earning a bachelor of science degree in systems engineering – human factors. … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 06:04 PM

Bay Medical Clinic closing permanently on April 30

Bay Medical Clinic patients are reminded to contact the clinic as soon as possible before the clinic closes permanently on Thursday, April 30. Patients are urged to refill their prescriptions to … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 06:02 PM

Blaine grandparents visit new Canadian grandson through chain-link fence

Blaine residents John and Sharon Andes recently visited with their new grandson through a chain-link fence, as a result of border restrictions that prevent the couple from crossing into Canada, where … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 06:01 PM

Q&A with Blaine councilmember and district 42 candidate Alicia Rule

Alicia Rule is a Democrat running for the District 42 – Position 1 seat in the state house of representatives in this year’s elections. Rule is a Blaine city councilmember and has worked … more

Grace McCarthy | 4/22/20 06:00 PM

Only a fraction of Whatcom businesses to receive state grants due to high demand

In Whatcom County, 752 businesses applied for Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants before the Washington State Department of Commerce stopped accepting applications due to an … more

Oliver Lazenby | 4/22/20 05:26 PM

With weather improving, golf cart zones likely to become an issue, again

Q: I live in Birch Bay, and we have a mix of fast drivers trying to get to work and slow golf carts in no hurry at all on the same road. How do you drive in a golf cart zone? A: One bite at a … more

Doug Dahl | 4/22/20 05:25 PM

Field turf construction begins at BHS

Contractors started installing field turf at the Blaine High School football field on April 6, and the project is expected to finish this summer, in time for fall football. Though much … more

Oliver Lazenby | 4/22/20 05:24 PM

Teenagers injured in single-car collision

Two 19-year-olds, including one from Blaine, were injured and transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center following a single-vehicle collision in the early morning hours of April 17. … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 05:19 PM

Man arrested in Blaine after high-speed chase in classic car

A man was arrested and booked into jail after leading law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase that ended in Blaine. At approximately 9 a.m. on April 19, Blaine officers assisted the … more

Jami Makan | 4/22/20 05:18 PM

Whatcom Unified Command status report for April 21

Whatcom Unified Command's daily status report is available here more

4/22/20 01:26 PM