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UPDATED: Wings Over Water festival returning

Two bald eagles stop by for a brief visit. Photo by Robert Muse One of the county’s most popular yearly events is returning once more to Blaine and Birch Bay. Wings Over Water Northwest Birding … more

Blaine’s Totally Chocolate has new owners

The owner of one of Blaine’s most successful businesses has sold the business, but the chocolate won’t stop flowing. Totally Chocolate, the Blaine-based chocolatier, has been … more

Foster children placed with abuser in Custer win lawsuit

By Steve Guntli Two young girls who were placed in a foster home in Custer with a boy accused of sexual assault were awarded an $8 million settlement this week. On … more

Park district makes steps towards Bay to Bay trail

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is moving forward with its plan to create a trail for walkers and bikers between the Canadian border and … more

Bite of Blaine, 2016

Photos by Steve Guntli A guest chooses a sample from Semiahmoo Resort’s table. The Bite of Blaine had a sell-out crowd on February 15. All proceeds raised will go towards the Blaine Fourth of July … more

Birch Bay artist Eric Michaels featured in Lynden art show

“Jordan River Anchorage Vancouver Island,” by Eric Michaels. Image courtesy Eric Michaels Eric Michaels, a Birch Bay resident and nationally acclaimed painter, will introduce his work to the … more

Top four health concerns for seniors and how to prevent them

By Steve Guntli According to WebMD, the most-visited medical reference site on the Internet, the following afflictions are some of the most common concerns for senior citizens as … more

Spoil your dogs this weekend at Semiahmoo Dog Days

By Steve Guntli Bring your pooch out to the spit this weekend for Semiahmoo Resort’s Dog Days Weekend. The resort is inviting dog owners to come out to Semiahmoo … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, February 8 - February 11

February 8, 4:10 a.m.: Serve warrant on Pacific Highway. Portland, Oregon man, 37, arrested on fugitive of justice warrants. February 8, 10:09 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Loft … more

Taking in the sights

Bruce and Diana Harris of Custer take in the view from Birch Bay State Park on February 9. The retired couple had decided to take advantage of the beautiful … more

Pavilion will have grand opening next week

By Steve Guntli It’s been a long and bumpy process, but the new pavilion at the Blaine community center at 763 G Street will finally get its grand opening next … more

Bite of Blaine returns next week

By Steve Guntli Blaine’s tastiest annual event returns on Monday. The Bite of Blaine will be held in the Semiahmoo Resort’s ballroom on Monday, February 15. … more

Blaine school district levy passes in special election

By Steve Guntli Voters overwhelmingly supported school district levies in this year’s special election. Early results from the February 9 special election, … more

Auction for core Haggen stores delayed

By Oliver Lazenby An auction for Haggen Food and Pharmacy’s remaining stores has been delayed until next week, according to a document filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware on … more

Camp Horizon needs summer funding

By Steve Guntli Birch Bay’s Lions Club Camp Horizon is in need of help from the community to ensure it opens this summer. Since 1974, the camp has provided safe … more

WSDOT chief removed after three years

By Steve Guntli The state Senate removed the Governor’s appointment for the head of the state’s transportation department. On February 5, Washington State … more

Plans almost complete for Birch Bay berm project

By Oliver Lazenby Project managers are finishing the design for the long-awaited Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project, commonly called the Birch Bay berm. The county’s … more

Control freak: How one woman took charge of her life and diagnosis

By Carol Hogan Many things define Marguerite Rietz. She’s been married three times, lives in Birch Bay Village with her husband John and delights in a large blended family. In … more

Young at Heart: February

By Lorrie Conyac Isn’t it amazing what service dogs are capable of doing to help people each day? Come to the Blaine Senior Center on Wednesday, February 17 at 11:45 a.m. and meet … more

Vancouver resident petitions for Loretta Lynn park in Custer

By Steve Guntli Before she became a country music star, Loretta Lynn was the wife of a lumberjack, living in a cabin in Custer and making money on the side singing in local bars. One … more
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