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Road Rules: The sound of electric vehicles

Question: Do electric cars have a sound added to them? I heard one drive past me the other day and it sounded like something from Star Wars. Answer: In 1886 the Benz Patent Motor Car made its … more

First Fed Foundation awards $80,000 to county

Whatcom County received over $80,000 in grants from the First Fed Foundation, a regional charitable corporation that provides relief to Whatcom, Jefferson, Clallam, Kitsap and King counties.  … more

Obituary: Jordan Austin Holdaas

Jordan Austin Holdaas August 8, 1988 – July 10, 2023 Jordan was born and raised in Whatcom County. He attended Blaine schools, kindergarten through 12th grade and graduated in 2006. … more

Obituary: Aleta Jane Dodd

Aleta Jane Dodd June 7, 1922 ~ July 8, 2022 Aleta Jane Dodd passed away on July 8, at 101 years of age. A lifelong resident of Blaine, Aleta was born to Earle and Alice (Jackman) McKinney … more

Letters to The Editor: July 27-August 2, 2023

The Editor: Beautiful Northwest Washington! How wonderful to be living here where it is relatively cool, and happily not suffering from forest fire smoke, so far. What are climate … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 27-August 2, 2023

July 7, 12:27 p.m.: Theft on Marine Drive. July 15, 1:27 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Nautical Court. July 15, 2:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Breeze Loop. July 15, 5:11 … more

Blaine’s 2023 general fund above projections

The city of Blaine is on track to use significantly fewer reserves after losing four staff positions that haven’t been refilled and improving sales tax revenue. City finance director … more

Petrogas could owe Whatcom County $15 million in taxes

The Washington Supreme Court upheld an appellate court decision July 12 that could require Petrogas Pacific LLC to pay $15 million in taxes for Whatcom County. Whatcom County assessor Rebecca … more

Birch Bay sign now a nostalgic piece at The Beach at Birch Bay

Longtime Blaine and Birch Bay residents will recognize new décor at The Beach at Birch Bay. The longstanding, yellow arrow “Birch Bay” sign that used to be at Peace Portal Drive … more

WCLS offering a calendar full of summer events

The Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) summer schedule is packed with community events for Blaine and Birch Bay. The library system is also highlighting two countywide programs that include … more

Birch Bay is setting of new children's book by local mother, daughter

While Mary Lyn Nair sat watching her daughter, Shanti Nair, run freely on the shores of Birch Bay, she said she heard the ocean whisper the words of a poem to her. “Down by the sea, where … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival 2023

Blaine Harbor Music Festival put on a week of world-class concerts around Blaine July 9-15. Concert highlights included the Rockin’ the G Street Plaza on July 12, Semiahmoo Golf and Country … more

Volunteers needed for Sand Sculpture Contest, Rollback Weekend

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend activities on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Chamber event … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, vehicle theft

A 31-year-old Blaine man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and vehicle theft after stealing a vehicle with a teenage girl in it and driving for several blocks. Travis Kay Parke was booked … more

Blaine woman sentenced to parole for theft, eluding police and jail staff

A Blaine woman who rammed a Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) patrol car in a stolen vehicle in attempt to elude law enforcement and later attempted to escape from Whatcom County Jail will … more

Golf tournament brings teams from both sides of border to Semiahmoo

U.S. and Canadian Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club members will compete in the annual Peace Arch Cup at the club Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.  The Peace Arch Cup is a team golf … more

Road Rules: Earplugs while driving

Question: I have an old car with broken air conditioning, and I’ve found that driving with the windows down hurts my ears (and I’m concerned with long-term hearing loss). I assume people … more
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