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Blaine woman arrested after ramming deputy vehicle with stolen car

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrested a 27-year-old Blaine woman who allegedly stole a vehicle and attempted to elude police by ramming the car into a patrol vehicle … more

City council considers local utility facility fees

Blaine City Council discussed changing the city’s code to allow council to create local utility facility fees when needed in the future. Builders would pay the fees to fund utility … more

Bellingham man illegally crosses border through Peace Arch Park with 3 guns

A Bellingham man allegedly crossed into Canada illegally through both sides of Peace Arch Park March 31 with three loaded handguns and a stun gun.  RCMP officers arrested John Wright after … more

Sustainable Connections offers virtual tours of local green homes

Sustainable Connections celebrates 20 years of highlighting local green homes this year with the return of its Green Home Tours and Talks. On April 23 and 24, the Energy and Green Building (EGB) … more

2022-23 kindergarten online registration is open

Online registration for new kindergarteners to start at Blaine Primary School in the fall is open now. Children must turn 5 years old by August 31 to be eligible for kindergarten, and 6 years old to … more

Road Rules: Laws regarding using a wheelchair on the sidewalk

Question: How does someone in a wheelchair follow the law about using sidewalks if a sidewalk doesn’t have any sort of ramp to make it accessible for a wheelchair? Answer: This question … more

Conservation district survey opens for longterm planning

Whatcom Conservation District is asking the public for survey input on the district’s next five years of service. The long-range plan will identify programs, activities and services to be … more

County council holds first hybrid meeting, authorizes $250,000 for Nooksack River

Whatcom County Council met April 12 in council chambers at the Whatcom County District Court building for the first time in two years. Councilmember Tyler Byrd was the only member to tune in … more

Port of Bellingham to host marine trades job and internship fair on May 19

The Port of Bellingham is hosting a marine trades job and internship fair Thursday, May 19 at Fishermen’s Pavilion in Bellingham.  The event will run 12-4 p.m. at the pavilion in … more

Northwest Tune-Up to celebrate Bellingham’s mountain bike, beer and music culture this summer

The Northwest Tune-Up announced its inaugural festival will be July 8-10, with events taking place in Bellingham’s waterfront district and on Galbraith Mountain. Early bird tickets are on sale … more

Birch Bay celebrates Easter with activities

Birch Bay children had plenty of options for Easter egg hunts during the holiday weekend. Clockwise; Children at the Birch Bay Village Easter egg hunt on April 16; Kids race to find candy-filled eggs … more

Obituary: Wanda Burns

Wanda Burns December 6, 1931 – April 16, 2022 Wanda graduated and finished the race to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 16, 2022. She dedicated herself to living her life … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 21-27, 2022

April 6, 2:49 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Portal Way. April 6, 3:53 a.m.: Behavioral health on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 6, 5:50 p.m.: Missing person on Golf Course Drive. April 6, … more

Obituary: Carol Beth Ricard

Carol Beth Ricard August 18, 1959–April 5, 2022 Carol was a devoted Christian, an enthusiastic traveler, a loving mother deeply connected to her family and an incredibly creative artist … more

Obituary: Harry Sharp

Harry Sharp 1929–2022 The Sharp family lost their beloved patriarch, Harry, age 92, last month due to stroke. He was born in London, England within the sound of Bow Bells, immigrated to … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: April 21-27, 2022

April 8, 11:18 p.m.: Criminal traffic violation on Peace Portal Drive. April 9, 12:58 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on C Street. April 9, 11:09 p.m.: Physical domestic assault on Martin … more

Multi-family housing coming to Horizon doubles subdivision’s housing to over 400 homes

Multi-family housing slated for Horizon at Semiahmoo will nearly double the subdivision’s residences to over 400 single-family, triplexes and fourplexes. Harbor Custom Development (HCD), the Gig … more

Birch Bay manhunt leads to arrest after assault with knife

A Birch Bay manhunt for a 34-year-old man who reportedly assaulted a victim with a knife ended when the man was booked into Whatcom County Jail after being found covered in blood on April 12. The man … more

Nexus | 'neksəs | Noun: Trusted traveler program | Syn: SNAFU

Travelers who are just getting around to renewing their NEXUS membership or applying for the first time should be prepared for long waits at the border while their application slowly wends its way … more
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