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Obituary: Douglas Alexander Robertson

Douglas Alexander Robertson June 8, 1943 – July 16, 2023 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Douglas Alexander Robertson, our beloved father, a dedicated husband and … more

Make the most of Rollback Weekend in Birch Bay

Birch Bay is preparing for its 40th annual Sand Sculpture Competition on Saturday, July 29, with the ninth annual Rollback Weekend Car Show the following day. An early alarm clock and … more

Two people arrested in connection to Custer, Blaine and Ferndale drive-by shootings

An 18-year-old man and teenager have been charged in relation to early morning drive-by shootings in Custer, Blaine and Ferndale that injured one person on July 24.  Whatcom County … more

Canoe journey stops in Birch Bay

Three canoes from the Nooksack Indian Tribe, six canoes from First Nations in Canada and one from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community landed in Birch Bay on July 22 in a stop on the Paddle to … more

Police chase ends with fiery crash just north of U.S./Canada border

A high-speed stolen vehicle pursuit through Whatcom County ended with the vehicle driving through the U.S./Canada border and bursting into flames in Surrey, B.C. on July 22. A 21-year-old man … more

Blaine school district seeks input on preliminary 2023-24 budget

Blaine school board held a public hearing on the preliminary 2023-24 budget that drew a few people to ask questions and give feedback on the reduced plan. Finance director Amber Porter held an … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of assaulting woman who declined advances

A 22-year-old Blaine man was arrested on July 24 on suspicion of forcibly assaulting a woman known to him last month after she had turned down his advances. Arjun Singh Sihota was booked into … more

Three generations of Birch Bay family come together to build home

A multigenerational Birch Bay family has found a way to pass down knowledge and create a new meaning of home by building a house together. The Forbes family has always been close-knit. As a … more

National Night Out to strengthen first responder ties to community

National Night Out returns to Birch Bay on Tuesday, August 1 to provide an opportunity for community members to meet with local law enforcement and first responders.  The Birch Bay Chamber … more

Op-Ed: Local news is good for business

It’s no secret that recent years have been tough on small businesses and on newspapers. A bipartisan bill, the Community News and Small Business Support Act, that has been introduced in … more

Ferndale hosts Old Settlers Weekend

The longest-running annual picnic in the state is back for its 127th year. Ferndale’s Old Settlers Weekend returns on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29. This year’s event carries … more

Road Rules: The sound of electric vehicles

Question: Do electric cars have a sound added to them? I heard one drive past me the other day and it sounded like something from Star Wars. Answer: In 1886 the Benz Patent Motor Car made its … more

First Fed Foundation awards $80,000 to county

Whatcom County received over $80,000 in grants from the First Fed Foundation, a regional charitable corporation that provides relief to Whatcom, Jefferson, Clallam, Kitsap and King counties.  … more

Obituary: Jordan Austin Holdaas

Jordan Austin Holdaas August 8, 1988 – July 10, 2023 Jordan was born and raised in Whatcom County. He attended Blaine schools, kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated in 2006. … more

Obituary: Aleta Jane Dodd

Aleta Jane Dodd June 7, 1922 ~ July 8, 2022 Aleta Jane Dodd passed away on July 8, at 101 years of age. A lifelong resident of Blaine, Aleta was born to Earle and Alice (Jackman) McKinney … more
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