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The Editor:
The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) is a law that requires state and local governments to manage Washington’s growth by identifying and protecting critical areas …
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1/10/24 03:05 PM
January 5, 2:59 a.m.: Assist citizen on Drayton Harbor Road.
January 5, 11:40 a.m.: Suspicious person on Holeman Avenue.
January 5, 12:27 p.m.: Property lost cold call on Harbor Drive.
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1/10/24 03:02 PM
After years of working to secure funds for a library in Birch Bay, Whatcom County Council has given the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) the remaining money needed for a library express.
The …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 06:09 PM
January
• About 3,000 people celebrated the New Year with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce’s 40th annual Polar Bear Plunge on January 1.
• Blaine was featured on Jimmy …
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1/3/24 06:07 PM
Boys Basketball
After an encouraging 2-2 start to the regular season, boys basketball limped into the halfway point of the year after losing four of its last five games.
The Borderites were …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 05:33 PM
• New Blaine girls basketball head coach Gracie Phelps received the 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award on January 11 in San Antonio. Phelps began coaching the team following a national runner-up season …
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 05:32 PM
Reducing stormwater impacts, improving water quality and protecting habitat are top priorities of the Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) district. In 2023, BBWARM staff …
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By Holly Faulstich and Kate Rice |
1/3/24 04:43 PM
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) call volumes have almost doubled in the last 10 years, exceeding 5,300 calls through November 2023. Calls for emergency medical service (EMS) now account for …
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By Bruce Ansell, commissioner |
1/3/24 04:41 PM
Your Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) continues to proudly serve the Blaine-Birch Bay community. After several years of staffing shortages, the sheriff’s office is finally nearing …
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By Bill Elfo, outgoing sheriff |
1/3/24 04:38 PM
I’ll be heading back to Olympia to work on your behalf. In 2024, the legislative session is short – just 60 days – getting underway on January 8 and ending on March 7. In 2023, my …
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By Alicia Rule |
1/3/24 04:35 PM
2023 saw continued growth and activity for the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center. All events experienced increased attendance and participation and staff pushed forward …
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By Sacha Sanguinetti and Danielle Gaughen |
1/3/24 04:27 PM
In 2023, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) focused on infrastructure to support future population growth and protect water supply systems. This work included securing financing from the …
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By Erin Beebe Carampot |
1/3/24 04:20 PM
The year of 2023 has been a full one for the Community Assistance Program (CAP). Our year-round programs, which include the clothing bank, crisis assistance, food connection and chaplain ministry, …
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By Laura Vogee, volunteer |
1/3/24 04:16 PM
With the new year just beginning, and local outdoor enjoyers antsy to utilize Washington’s over 140 state parks, Washington State Parks announced its slate of pass-free days for 2024.
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By Nolan Baker |
1/3/24 04:02 PM
The Editor:
I’d like to express my gratitude for the Birch Bay Activity Center. Residents of Blaine as well as non-residents are blessed to have so many activities to choose from. …
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1/3/24 04:00 PM
