News
7663 results total, viewing 1121 - 1140

Washington crime victims could get added confidentiality

Victims and witnesses who want to keep track of perpetrators in prison to know when they are released will be able to keep their identities private, if a bill that passed the Washington state Senate … more

Natural history: Belted kingfishers

No matter how often I see them, I am always delighted when a belted kingfisher appears in view along Terrell Creek or in the marina near my Birch Bay home. Sometimes I am alerted to their presence by … more

Road Rules: Washington state bill aims to lower impaired driving

Unless this is the only news(ish) article you read each week, you’ve likely at least seen a headline about the bill that would lower our state’s impaired driving blood alcohol content … more

Whatcom County Health Department changes its name

The Whatcom County Health Department announced on February 3 that it has changed its name to Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) to represent the department’s growing … more

WSDOT reinstates unpaid toll late fees and penalties

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will begin charging late fees and penalties for unpaid toll bills on March 1. Pay By Mail customers with unpaid tolls from June 2021 will … more

Bill in state legislature aims to stop female genital mutilation

People who perform female genital mutilation on a minor could face criminal and civil penalties if a bill now in the state senate becomes law. Female genital mutilation, or FGM, involves removal … more

Being Frank: Dead zones are symptom of a warming planet

As first stewards on the front lines of climate change, treaty tribes have been sounding the alarm for more than a decade about low oxygen levels in the ocean and the Salish Sea. My mentor, former … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 9-15, 2023

Jan. 28, 10:53 a.m.: Sex crime, no rape, on B Street. Jan. 28, 7:54 p.m.: Theft on E Street. Jan. 29, 6:02 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Alder Street. Jan. 30, 8:40 a.m.: Burglary on 3rd … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 9-15, 2023

Jan. 23, 6:06 a.m.: Death investigation on Morgan Drive.  Jan. 23, 11:48 a.m.: Property found on California Trail. Jan. 23, 12:13 p.m.: Juvenile on Ramona Lane, Custer. Jan. 24, 1:47 … more

Obituary: Harry George Rodenberger

Harry George Rodenberger February 21,1941 – January 23, 2023 Farmer – Firefighter – Friend. As a regular reader of obituaries to see if he was there, we know that Harry … more

Obituary: Carl Benedict Broyan Jr.

Carl Benedict Broyan Jr.   August 08, 1946 – January 30, 2023 Carl Benedict Broyan Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 30, 2023. Carl was born on August 08, … more

Alcoa says no plans to demolish Ferndale smelter, while union workers see changes at plant

Despite a letter union leaders sent to Alcoa asking to halt plans to demolish the Intalco smelter, the aluminum company says it has no plans to demolish the Ferndale plant right now. However, a union … more

Whatcom County Council January meeting roundup

The latest news from January Whatcom County Council meetings. Probation services  for city of Blaine Council authorized by consent, in a 6-1 vote, with councilmember Ben Elenbaas … more

Sidhu among candidates gearing up for 2023 election

Candidates across Whatcom County are gearing up for the August 2023 primary election. A handful of candidates have started filing their bids for public positions with the Public Disclosure … more

Sports roundup: Borderites fall short against Sehome

Blaine High School’s boys basketball team lost 60-49 on the road Tuesday night to the Sehome Mariners. It’s the team’s fourth loss in a row in what has been a tough second half of … more

Birch Bay man admitted to psychiatric care 7 months after threatening resort staff

A Birch Bay man who was arrested last May for threatening Semiahmoo Resort staff has been admitted to Western State Hospital.  Kyle Warner Fosberg, 35, had his felony harassment, … more

Flooding forces The Bridge to relocate services

The Bridge Community Hope Center is temporarily operating out of a new location on Birch Bay Drive after repeated flooding forced the nonprofit to move out of its Alderson Road facility. The … more

Downtown thrift store to close by the end of February

Downtown Blaine thrift store Mulder’s Fundraiser Charity Boutique is closing at the end of the month. Mulder’s Fundraiser Charity Boutique owner Deanna Mulder said the store, formerly … more

Parks and recreation district hires new youth coordinator

Kira Robinson is bringing her passion for working with children into her new position as youth coordinator for Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2). “They’re … more

Peace Arch Park sculpture exhibit call for artists

Artists have until Tuesday, February 28 to submit their work to the annual outdoor sculpture exhibit at Peace Arch Historical State Park. The International Peace Arch Park Association (IPAA) is … more
« Prev | 1 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 384 | Next »
OUR PUBLICATIONS