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Letters to the Editor, May 6-12, 2021

The Editor: Washington state needs universal medical care. We must build a financial resource system to support care for all. Our insurance and tax structures are archaic and unfair. Right now … more

Blaine Police Department Reports, May 6-12, 2021

April 23, 12:01 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. April 23, 12 p.m.: Abandoned vehicle towed on B Street. April 23, 2:51 p.m.: Homeless person complaint on Grant Avenue. April 23, … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 6-12, 2021

April 24, 4:11 p.m.: Mental on Surf Place. April 24, 4:17 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Bruce Road, Custer. April 24, 6:39 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Point Whitehorn Road. Driver arrested for … more

European Green Crab trapping season starts in Drayton Harbor

Washington scientists are using information learned last year as they gear up for trapping the European Green Crab in Drayton Harbor this year. A team of researchers from Washington Sea Grant, … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: April 24

Whatcom County has had a total of 7,991 confirmed cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic and 305 probable cases (8,296 total cases), according to April 26 Washington State Department of … more

Local restaurants can continue serving takeout drinks into 2023

Governor Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1480 into law April 14, allowing bars, breweries, wineries and restaurants with liquor licenses an extension to the curbside and to-go sale of premixed … more

Donovan’s art back on display in the Semiahmoo Marina Café

As the Semiahmoo Marina café reopens, the whimsical display of art from Blaine resident Georgia Donovan will once again be available for the public to enjoy. One of the paintings on display … more

14-year-old Blaine gymnast places at USA gymnastics regionals

After years of dedication to the sport and overcoming multiple injuries, 14-year-old Blaine resident Sam Toepper competed at the USA Gymnastics regional championships in Montana. “It felt … more

The 37th year of blessing the fleet

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we were unable to have the Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony in 2020. However, this year we are happy to announce that we will hold the ceremony on Sunday, May 2 at … more

County council includes greenhouses in cannabis moratorium

Following a six-month ban placed two weeks before on accepting permit applications for outdoor cannabis growing operations, Whatcom County Council expanded the moratorium to include greenhouses in … more

Blaine man sentenced for drug distribution in Alaska

A Blaine man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession of more methamphetamine and heroin doses than the entire Ketchikan area population. Spencer Hill, 24, was sentenced to 10 … more

Borderites remain on conference leaderboards for spring season sports

Baseball The Borderites hosted Lynden Christian April 22, losing in a high-scoring 14-11 game. On April 24, they beat Bellingham at home 9-4. Then the boys traveled to Anacortes April 26 where … more

Keep boat safety in mind before hitting the waves this summer

Boating safety is one of the most important pieces of the boating puzzle. Planning in advance will ensure you have all the tools in place to ensure you have a safe and memorable boating … more

H Street annexation public hearing pushed to May 10

The public hearing for the H Street annexation has been pushed to the May 10 Blaine City Council meeting after residents contacted the city concerned about little public notice. The hearing was … more

Burk Road closure this week

Whatcom County Public Works will close Burk Road between Sunrise Road and Delta Line Road from 7 a.m. Monday, May 3, to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, for a culvert replacement project. All traffic, … more

New earthquake warning comes to Washington May 4

Starting May 4, Washington residents will be able to receive early warnings of incoming earthquakes on their mobile phones, thanks to the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. The system, … more

Road Rules: Pedestrians on roadways

Question: What are the rules regarding pedestrians walking on the roadway when there is an obstruction-free sidewalk available? Runners and joggers tend to prefer using the asphalt over the concrete … more

Whatcom Land Trust hosts Conservation Conversations

Whatcom Land Trust is hosting two virtual events, Conservation Conversations, this week to explore how the environmental organization is working against climate change and ways community members can … more

Getting into gardening

For those just getting into gardening during the pandemic, there is so much to tell you, so much to convey about how to garden in our corner of the Pacific Northwest. We are fortunate in having a … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 29-May 5, 2021

April 17, 6:09 a.m.: Extra patrol on Surf Place. April 17, 1:39 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Loomis Trail Road and Portal Way. April 17, 2:24 p.m.: Security check on Koehn Road. April 17, … more
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