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Whatcom Unified Command’s April 13 daily report showed 264 total confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Whatcom County and 23 deaths as a result from the respiratory illness.
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4/14/20 06:45 PM
In a report published today by The Canadian Press, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quoted as saying that Canada-U.S. border restrictions won’t be relaxed in the near term. Trudeau …
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4/14/20 03:31 PM
The Blaine school district anticipated governor Jay Inslee’s April 6 decision to extend the state’s K-12 school closures for the rest of the school year. Blaine superintendent Christopher …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/8/20 05:58 PM
Over the past week, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Whatcom County grew from 129 on March 31 to 238 on April 7, according to the Whatcom County Health Department. Nineteen in the county …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/8/20 05:56 PM
A man was arrested in Blaine in connection with the investigation of a vehicular homicide that allegedly took place on April 4 in Acme, Washington.
At around 8 a.m. on April 4, two dog walkers …
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Jami Makan |
4/8/20 05:50 PM
On April 4, dozens of community members came together to give Michaela Long, who has underlying pulmonary conditions that put her at high risk for respiratory illnesses, a surprise 16th birthday …
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Grace McCarthy |
4/8/20 05:49 PM
A local group is running essential errands for people who shouldn’t leave home. The group is also connecting neighbors in need with people who want to help them handle various challenges the …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/8/20 05:45 PM
There are concerns that the number of domestic violence incidents could rise in Whatcom County during the statewide lockdown, as the coronavirus outbreak confines more people to their homes and …
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Jami Makan |
4/8/20 05:44 PM
The Whatcom Arts Project is a new initiative involving more than 30 nonprofits, venues and organizations from Whatcom County’s vibrant arts scene. The campaign is providing free, daily online …
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Jami Makan |
4/8/20 05:42 PM
In support of the state’s stay-home order and social distancing guidelines, the Whatcom Council on Aging is making changes to the congregate lunch program (senior community meals).
Instead …
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4/8/20 05:40 PM
Can you hear it?
It’s the sound of silence
From a world struggling to survive.
It’s almost deafening
The cries from so many
Endless hours**
Tired feet**
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Julie Hanft |
4/8/20 05:38 PM
Blaine city council voted 6-0 on March 23 to amend a property agreement with the White-Leasure Development Company in order to delay a $50,000 payment that would have come due to the city around this …
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Jami Makan |
4/8/20 05:35 PM
Vandals recently stole items from a roadside memorial to a deceased Navy veteran and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer, including an American flag, a metal cross and a nameplate.
Since …
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Jami Makan |
4/8/20 05:33 PM
Rands Leadership International is Curtis Rands’ latest business venture. It aims to serve the Blaine community and beyond with the same teachings that changed his life as a teenager.
Rands …
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Grace McCarthy |
4/8/20 05:28 PM
Washington state joined at least 13 other states in canceling in-person classes for the rest of the school year for K-12 schools. Governor Jay Inslee and state superintendent Chris Reykdal announced …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/6/20 06:40 PM
In accordance with Governor Jay Inslee extending the state's stay-at-home order, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Washington State Parks and the Washington Department of Fish and …
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4/6/20 02:41 PM
The Blaine school district is adjusting its meal delivery program to allow more social distancing and convenience for those who live in town. Starting Monday, April 6, the district will no longer …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/3/20 12:09 PM
Washington governor Jay Inslee extended the state’s stay-at-home order until May 4. Inslee made the announcement in a televised update on the state’s response on April 2.
The governor …
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Oliver Lazenby |
4/2/20 09:31 PM
On Saturday, April 4, Michaela Long will be celebrating her 16th birthday. But with social distancing measures due to Covid-19, celebrating means finding creative solutions to make it a birthday …
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Grace McCarthy |
4/2/20 06:21 PM
In its latest update, the Whatcom County Health Department is reporting 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one new death related to the illness. That’s the biggest single-day increase …
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4/2/20 04:48 PM
