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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 …
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7/26/23 07:12 PM
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 …
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By Dean Ridings, CEO of America's Newspapers |
7/26/23 07:09 PM
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 …
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By Madisun Tobisch |
7/26/23 07:06 PM
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 …
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By Doug Dahl |
7/26/23 06:54 PM
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.
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By Madisun Tobisch |
7/26/23 06:50 PM
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.
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7/26/23 06:47 PM
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 …
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7/26/23 06:46 PM
The Editor:
Beautiful Northwest Washington!
How wonderful to be living here where it is relatively cool, and happily not suffering from forest fire smoke, so far.
What are climate …
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7/26/23 06:45 PM
July 7, 12:27 p.m.: Theft on Marine Drive.
July 15, 1:27 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Nautical Court.
July 15, 2:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Breeze Loop.
July 15, 5:11 …
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7/26/23 06:44 PM
The city of Blaine is on track to use significantly fewer reserves after losing four staff positions that haven’t been refilled and improving sales tax revenue.
City finance director …
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By Grace McCarthy |
7/19/23 08:26 PM
The Washington Supreme Court upheld an appellate court decision July 12 that could require Petrogas Pacific LLC to pay $15 million in taxes for Whatcom County.
Whatcom County assessor Rebecca …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/19/23 07:15 PM
Longtime Blaine and Birch Bay residents will recognize new décor at The Beach at Birch Bay. The longstanding, yellow arrow “Birch Bay” sign that used to be at Peace Portal Drive …
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By Ian Haupt |
7/19/23 07:08 PM
The Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) summer schedule is packed with community events for Blaine and Birch Bay. The library system is also highlighting two countywide programs that include …
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By Madisun Tobisch |
7/19/23 06:58 PM
While Mary Lyn Nair sat watching her daughter, Shanti Nair, run freely on the shores of Birch Bay, she said she heard the ocean whisper the words of a poem to her.
“Down by the sea, where …
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By Madisun Tobisch |
7/19/23 06:49 PM
Blaine Harbor Music Festival put on a week of world-class concerts around Blaine July 9-15. Concert highlights included the Rockin’ the G Street Plaza on July 12, Semiahmoo Golf and Country …
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7/19/23 06:41 PM
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend activities on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30.
Chamber event …
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By Madisun Tobisch |
7/19/23 05:54 PM
A 31-year-old Blaine man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and vehicle theft after stealing a vehicle with a teenage girl in it and driving for several blocks.
Travis Kay Parke was booked …
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By Grace McCarthy |
7/19/23 05:48 PM
