7771 results total, viewing 2321 - 2340
Nearly all Whatcom County school district areas have Covid-19 case rates in the 1,000s, the highest most areas have ever been since the start of the pandemic because of the highly transmissible …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
1/12/22 07:08 PM
After two narrow, historic wins for Blaine basketball, the boys lost 64-51 to an undefeated Lynden Christian Monday night in the Blaine High School gymnasium.
The Borderites came into the game on …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/12/22 07:02 PM
As Washington’s Legislature begins a new session Monday, the omicron variant of Covid-19 continues its rampage through the state, scuttling lawmakers’ plans to conduct more of their business in …
more
By Melissa Santos / Crosscut.com |
1/12/22 07:00 PM
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested a woman who allegedly attempted to smuggle 100 kilograms of methamphetamine into B.C. at the Blaine …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/12/22 06:58 PM
Upon review of Whatcom County’s 2021-22 budget, the county found it received $4.8 million more in sales and property tax in 2021 than it expected when drafting its budget in 2020.
When Whatcom …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/12/22 06:52 PM
The Blaine school district is looking for substitutes in all positions. Superintendent Christopher Granger is encouraging anybody who thinks they may have an interest in education or would like to …
more
By Ian Haupt |
1/12/22 06:50 PM
The Editor:
I have two responses to share; first, I so agree with the remarks shared by Susan Werner in the December 30 issue regarding the contrasted reporting about Doug Ericksen and Sharon …
more
1/12/22 06:44 PM
Jan. 1, 9:55 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Custer School Road, Custer.
Jan. 1, 10:49 p.m.: Trespass on Blaine Road.
Jan. 2, 1:49 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Halibut Drive.
Jan. 2, 1:52 a.m.: Alarm …
more
1/12/22 06:42 PM
Jan. 1, 1:10 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on Madison Avenue.
Jan. 2, 10:43 a.m.: Traffic violation on I-5 northbound.
Jan. 4, 1:30 a.m.: Felony assault on H Street.
Jan. 4, 10:01 a.m.: …
more
1/12/22 06:41 PM
Dennis Brown
Dennis Brown, who has a Honorary Doctorate of Science, was a highly decorated soldier, entrepreneur, inventor, founder of Northwest Podiatic Laboratory and Superfeet Worldwide, died …
more
1/12/22 06:30 PM
Dozens of people forged through snow and freezing temperatures in Birch Bay for the annual Ring of Fire and Hope on December 31, 2021 and the Polar Bear Plunge on January 1.
more
1/5/22 08:53 PM
July
• Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) welcomed new activity coordinator Kaileigh Hubbard.
• The Birch Bay berm task force considered path restrictions for …
more
1/5/22 08:41 PM
After a heated debate, Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 to postpone appointing a 42nd Legislative District senator until Tuesday, January 11. Councilmember Ben Elenbaas, who is one of three …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
1/5/22 08:39 PM
Blaine City Council is set to hold a virtual public hearing on the H Street Road annexation 6 p.m. Monday, January 10. The public hearing will discuss the proposed annexation of 3.2 acres in …
more
By Grace McCarthy |
1/5/22 08:37 PM
As the ongoing pandemic established a new normal, city of Blaine staff continued important work to serve the community, and to advance goals of the city council. Council priorities in 2021 …
more
By Michael Jones |
1/5/22 08:35 PM
In 2021 Friends of Birch Bay Library (FOBBL) engaged energetically with the Birch Bay community, and we were rewarded time and again with warm receptions.
This past year FOBBL sponsored, …
more
By Dianne Marrs-Smith |
1/5/22 08:32 PM
Blaine Food Bank is so blessed to serve in this community. More than any other time 2021 has indeed proven what a privilege it is to be a part of a community that truly cares.
As with many others …
more
By Sally Church |
1/5/22 08:29 PM
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) started the year with several programs shutdown due to Covid-19. Fortunately, we were able to operate our food connection program with some restrictions and our …
more
By Laura Vogee |
1/5/22 08:22 PM
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District has continued operations. Our essential workers continue to safeguard public health by providing clean safe drinking water and the …
more
By Erin Carampot |
1/5/22 08:16 PM
