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Non-essential land travel between the U.S./Canada border will remain closed until at least October 21, said Bill Blair, Canada’s minister of public safety, in a September 18 tweet.
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9/18/20 07:21 PM
The coronavirus pandemic has canceled events large and small this summer, from the Tokyo Olympics to family reunions. Some may have thought this year’s wedding season was canceled too, …
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By Ian Haupt and Kyra Planetz |
9/16/20 07:19 PM
Whatcom County voters can disregard postcards from the U.S. Postal Service encouraging them to request a mail-in ballot at least 15 days before Election Day. Ballots will be automatically mailed to …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/16/20 07:06 PM
All outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Whatcom County is prohibited until further notice under a September 9 burn ban from the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office. This includes yard …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/16/20 07:04 PM
As we drove on a warm Wednesday morning in August back into the West 99th Street cul-de-sac, with barely a ditch separating it from 0 Avenue and Canada, telling stories of minor border incidences, …
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By Ian Haupt |
9/16/20 07:01 PM
A countywide program is distributing more than $2.5 million in federal funds to support local businesses impacted by Covid-19. The Whatcom ReStart grants, funded by federal CARES Act dollars, will …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/16/20 06:14 PM
Opportunity Council and the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered on a project that aims to expand the region’s market of child care providers. The Northwest Center for Care …
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9/16/20 06:08 PM
Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has seen a significant increase in electronic use since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of visits to eBook, eAudiobook and on-demand streaming …
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By Ian Haupt |
9/16/20 05:51 PM
There’s a new law I want to tell you about (or, more accurately, a change to a current law), but before I do, I’m asking you to have an open mind. And be patient; to give this change of …
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By Doug Dahl |
9/16/20 05:48 PM
Opening a thrift store was never on DeAna Kirscheman’s radar as a business venture. But when she moved to Blaine in April, she was left with boxes of items that needed a new home. After selling …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/16/20 05:37 PM
New state and federal amendments allowing flexibility for food service and transportation funding are coming as the Blaine school district plans to open its doors to a small cohort of students before …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 07:48 PM
Bob Robertson, Blaine High School graduate and voice of Washington State University Cougar Athletics for more than 50 years, passed away Sunday in University Place, Washington, surrounded by family, …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/9/20 07:38 PM
It’s easy to place convenience before healthy and sustainable choices, foregoing environmentally-friendly products for cheaper, disposable ones. Seppi and Shawna Morris of Living Pantry, a new …
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By Kyra Planetz |
9/9/20 07:01 PM
Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week, 28 of which were in the mouth of Dakota Creek – one of the highest week’s capture since trapping for the invasive species began in …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/9/20 06:47 PM
Construction on the Birch Bay berm resumed September 8 and will cause single-lane closures on Birch Bay Drive.
This week, workers are welding high-density polyethylene pipe sections together that …
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By Ian Haupt |
9/9/20 06:39 PM
Don Hrutfiord has lived in Blaine his entire life – on the same property. From his early days as a drag racer to taking over the family farm, Hrutfiord said he has lived an interesting life and …
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By Kyra Planetz |
9/9/20 06:09 PM
Question: I have been concerned about this for years: I am just 5 feet tall and weigh 110 pounds. When driving I need the seat moved forward quite a bit to reach the pedals. Can I, or should I, …
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By Doug Dahl |
9/9/20 06:04 PM
When Sally Church heard a group of retired recreational golfers wanted to raise money for the Blaine Food Bank, she expected their small tournament to yield a few hundred dollars. When the Good Old …
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By Oliver Lazenby |
9/9/20 05:41 PM
Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet …
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By Grace McCarthy |
9/2/20 08:13 PM
Whatcom County plans to continue low-barrier Covid-19 testing at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church on Tuesday mornings in the coming weeks.
Last week, the county’s mobile testing program …
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By Ian Haupt |
9/2/20 08:09 PM