Five candidates apply for Blaine City Council seat

Five candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for a vacant Blaine City Council position representing east Blaine, southeast and part of central Blaine. The city of Blaine received the …
Lynden Christian senior running back Hollis Owen runs past a group of Blaine defenders during Blaine’s 28-7 loss at home on October 4. The loss ended one of Blaine’s longest undefeated starts to a season.
The past week was a mixed bag for Blaine High School sports. Coming into a huge game against Lynden Christian, at home, after starting the season 4-0 and earning a 1A state ranking – which …
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Point Roberts fire district ambulance wrecks near Peace Arch border

A Point Roberts fire district ambulance was involved in a collision near the Peace Arch border crossing at roughly 3 a.m. on October 11 while transporting a Point Roberts resident to the hospital…

Oyster Fest, Harbor Harvest Festival set for October 12

First Fridays make art scene the focal point

Tsunami sirens to sound emergency drill on October 17
The Great Washington ShakeOut, an annual emergency preparedness drill, will take place across Whatcom County at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, October 17. As part of the drill, tsunami sirens in Whatcom …
NEXUS fees up 140 percent as other Trusted Traveler Programs fees increase
People looking for a fast-pass to cross the U.S. border now need to pay a higher application fee for most programs within the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP), which increased for the first time in …
A hiker explores larches in North Cascades National Park in 2023.
A guide for exploring mountain larches this fall
They look ever so much like candles at dusk, the larches that decorate the high country of the Pacific Northwest in autumn. And, as candles do, they light up and burn out in finite periods, making …
Children receive candy in front of the future Birch Bay Vogt Library Express during Trick-or-Treat on the Berm in 2023.
Recreational opportunities abundant this fall in Blaine, Birch Bay
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Blaine and Birch Bay transform into vibrant locales filled with autumnal charm and a variety of recreational activities. From pumpkin patches to cozy …
Birch Bay author Mike Rostron.
Birch Bay author to hold Village Books event
Village Books Bellingham is hosting an event to celebrate the release of Birch Bay author Mike Rostron’s book, “Fjord Land” 6-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 17. “Fjord …
Blaine library branch manager Jonathan Jakobitz holds
Blaine book club review: “Everyone in This Room Will Someday be Dead”
“Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead,” by Emily R. Austin opens a window on a uniquely Millennial/Gen Z experience. Gilda, the story’s protagonist, is a 20-something …

Two new benches in Peace Arch Park

Shellfish harvesting partially reopens in north Whatcom County
County health officials have partially lifted the molluscan shellfish biotoxin closure in north Whatcom County, allowing shellfish harvesting with the exception of butter and varnish clams along …
Blaine City Hall.
City of Blaine accepting applications for planning commission and BTAC
The city of Blaine is looking for local residents to fill vacancies on the Blaine Tourism Advisory Committee (BTAC) and Blaine Planning Commission. Applications need to be submitted by 4:30 p.m. …

Healthy choices for the holidays: It’s a family affair

Fall, in all of its glory, is here. Harvests are coming in, kids are scrambling to pick out the best pumpkins for carving, folks are wearing flannel, taking hayrides and getting lost in corn mazes. …
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