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First half of property taxes due

To avoid interest or penalties, pay the first half of your property taxes by Monday, April 30. According to the Whatcom County treasurer’s office, property taxes that are not … more

At the border: March 2018

Border crossing numbers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection March 2018 At the Peace Arch crossing: 207,933 passenger vehicles, 410,865 passengers, 95,427 … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: April 14-22

April 14, 6:47 a.m.: Papers served on Blaine Road. April 14, 2:03 p.m.: Trespass on Blaine Road. April 14, 2:38 p.m.: Domestic violence order cold call on H Street Road. April … more

Save animals, clean a park and other Earth Day volunteer opportunities

By Oliver Lazenby  Earth Day is Sunday, April 22 and nonprofits, businesses and groups throughout the county are offering opportunities for volunteers to make a … more

Planning commission greenlights downtown project

685 Peace Portal Drive. Photo courtesy the city of Blaine. A few apartments in addition to a restaurant, coffee and barber shops slated for construction By Stefanie Donahue Yet another developer is … more

Packed house turns out for presentation about cannery life

[slideshow_deploy id='23808'] Photos by Katie Ringsmuth By Stefanie Donahue An upwards of 80 people visited Blaine last weekend to … more

Don’t forget – special election ballots are due on April 24

If you plan to vote in the special election on Tuesday, April 24, be sure to submit your ballot on time. Up for consideration is a $12 million, six-year capital projects and … more

National Bookmobile Day draws readers from Birch Bay

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) bookmobile employee Greta Haas helps young readers pick out books on National Bookmobile Day on April 11. The bookmobile parks at the site of … more

Baseball climbs the standings with 3–1 win over Bellingham

Photos and story by Oliver Lazenby [slideshow_deploy id='23798'] Blaine pitcher Colby Knutzen threw a complete game and propelled Blaine to a 3–1 win over … more

Speakers address Healthy Youth Coalition at meeting

The Healthy Youth Coalition meeting on April 15 at Grace Lutheran Church featured several noteworthy speakers. [slideshow_deploy id='23803'] Pictured is life coach … more

Letters to the Editor: April 19-25

The Editor:  My state property tax increase this year is 22 percent. How did that happen? It started with the 2017 $7 billion funding reform package, the brainchild … more

In other sports...

Track Led by Rani Prasad, Blaine track and field athletes had a strong showing against 29 other schools at the Mountlake Terrace Invite on April 14. Prasad won … more

Upcoming trainings to focus on marine species, habitats in the Salish Sea

Starfish. Photo courtesy of RE Sources for Sustainable Communities By Stefanie Donahue As part of the North Sound Stewards program, residents in Whatcom and Skagit counties can learn how to protect … more

Cub Scouts host Pinewood Derby

Whatcom County Cub Scouts participated in the Pinewood Derby last weekend. The event took place on April 14 at the Blaine High School gym. Participants had the … more

Cain Creek cleanup event slated for April 28

Cain Creek. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Nature’s Path is sponsoring a community cleanup event at the future Cain Creek Park on Saturday, April 28. The cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. … more

Learn to help stranded marine mammals

By Oliver Lazenby Community members will have the opportunity to learn about marine animals at the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network responder training on Wednesday, April 25 … more

Deadline nears to apply for conservation district vacancy

Alan Chapman By Stefanie Donahue Just days after voters narrowly elected Alan Chapman to serve on the Whatcom Conservation District’s board of supervisors, its secretary and treasurer Joe Heller … more

Loretta Lynn tribute draws a lively crowd

Locals celebrated country music singer Loretta Lynn at the Wheel House Bar and Grill on April 14, her 86th birthday. The event featured a concert with singer Patsy Thompson and the … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: April 4-11

April 4, 5:50 a.m.: Civil problem on East Street. April 4, 9:40 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on West 88th Street. April 4, 10:59 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle … more
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