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Letters to The Editor: June 29-July 5, 2023

The Editor: At least a couple of decades ago I was part of a downtown design committee under the planning commission that spent more than $10,000 on consultants. We met at least monthly for a … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 29-July 5, 2023

June 16, 3:09 p.m.: Drugs on H Street. June 17, 4:18 p.m.: Domestic verbal on A Street. June 18, 7:34 a.m.: Harassment on Alder Street. June 18, 9:11 a.m.: Traffic problem on Peace … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 29-July 5, 2023

June 11, 9:48 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Twilight Place. June 11, 7:55 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Arnie Road, Custer. June 11, 8:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, … more

50 Blaine school employees expected to be laid off

The Blaine school district plans to lay off 50 employees ahead of next school year, fewer than what was planned for in April, as it prepares for an expected drop in federal and state funding in … more

Teen arrested in Custer drive-by shooting

A 17-year-old Custer resident was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a drive-by shooting the night of June 17.  Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to a … more

Birch Bay Kite Festival, Splash Days kicking off summer fun

Summer break is kicking off with a slate of activities for families to do in Blaine and Birch Bay Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 with the Birch Bay Kite Festival, Splash Days and Home Farm … more

Whatcom County Council selects site for jail

Whatcom County Council decided June 13 that the county’s new jail will be built on La Bounty Drive in Ferndale if its funding is approved by voters.  During a special committee of the … more

Whatcom County Council approves increased Birch Bay density

Whatcom County Council unanimously voted 7-0 during its June 20 meeting to change zoning code regulations to increase residential density in Birch Bay after the urban growth area (UGA) was found to … more

Blaine man with prior child rape convictions pleads guilty to molestation

A Blaine man who previously served prison time for child rape pleaded guilty to another case involving child molestation before his trial was scheduled to start earlier this month. Bruce David … more

Birch Bay man pleads guilty to child pornography charges

A Birch Bay man who was arrested in November 2021 on suspicion of possessing child pornography pleaded guilty in Whatcom County Superior on June 12. Jon Thomas Lakey, 48, of Birch Bay, pleaded … more

Road Rules: GPS is making us dumber, study shows

Question: Is it considered distracted driving if I hold my phone to use maps? My car GPS is awful. Answer: Our brains are shrinking and GPS is to blame.  At least that’s the … more

Bouillabaisse soup recipe

Bellingham-based chef Samantha Ferraro has cooked up a bouillabaisse recipe, a traditional French soup recipe that mixes shellfish, fish and vegetables to create a flavorful meal. Ferraro’s … more

How to prepare pets for Fourth of July festivities

Many people are eager for Independence Day celebrations in early summer. There is much to be excited about, as festivities often begin in the afternoon with barbecues and pool parties, and commence … more

Letters to The Editor: June 22-28, 2023

The Editor: I am greatly disturbed by the placing of these stop signs. I understand what the planning department, is trying to do – make the main course of traffic go to a roundabout where … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 22-28, 2023

June 5, 12:35 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer June 5, 1:12 p.m.: Mental health issue on Birch Bay-Lynden Road and Portal Way.  June 5, 2:44 p.m.: Trespass on … more
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