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Whatcom County government is offering people a unique opportunity to learn about projects and meet the people in charge of the county’s daily operations – from installing stop signs to …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/20/25 03:22 PM
Whatcom County health officials are using Friday, August 29 as a day to provide education on overdose prevention.
The Whatcom Health and Community Services (WCHCS) is hosting a free event from …
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By Julia Hawkins |
8/20/25 03:21 PM
Unsafe levels of paralytic molluscan shellfish poisoning have been detected in Birch Bay, moving the state to close recreational harvest from Sandy Point to the Canadian border on August 14. The …
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By Julia Hawkins |
8/20/25 03:15 PM
The Editor:
I support the far-sighted plan of the city of Blaine to de-annex the Grandis Pond property east of the city. The reason for my support is three-fold.
First, as community …
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8/20/25 03:14 PM
August 9, 2:24 a.m.: Fireworks on Garfield Avenue.
August 10, 9:05 a.m.: Assault with a weapon on Maple Crest Avenue.
August 10, 11:48 a.m.: Vandalism on Boblett Street.
August 11, …
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8/20/25 03:12 PM
August 5, 2:41 a.m.: Burglary on Halibut Drive.
August 5, 6:59 a.m.: Overdose on Mayfair Place.
August 5, 11:18 a.m.: Fraud cold call on Chinook Way.
August 5, 1:07 p.m.: Vandalism on …
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8/20/25 03:11 PM
A survey on the sufficiency of Birch Bay government services is open for part- and full-time residents through Wednesday, September 10. Results will guide questions researched during the Birch Bay …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/18/25 03:57 PM
Vaughn Hagen, a longtime Bellingham accountant with ties to the Blaine area, was killed on August 6 after attempting to clean the garage of a Custer home he was overseeing as an estate executor. The …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 07:26 PM
A 38-year-old Blaine man has been arrested for second-degree murder after allegedly driving into a Lynden school bus and killing the driver, Annette Lyon. The incident occurred in May of this year. …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 07:21 PM
A civil lawsuit filed in Whatcom County Superior Court on August 8 alleges that the city of Blaine systematically violated the state Public Records Act and failed to respond in a timely manner, …
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By Pat Grubb and Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 07:18 PM
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) determined no foul play was involved in the death of an 86-year-old man who was found outside in the parking lot of a former Birch Bay medical …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 07:14 PM
A sinking skiff off Point Roberts on August 11 resulted in the death of one fisherman, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The 25-foot skiff carrying two people, one of whom survived, began taking on …
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By Pat Grubb |
8/13/25 07:14 PM
A Tlingit artist is using a downtown Blaine car wash as a blank canvas to share the story of overcoming personal challenges and spread a message of hope.
Kaa Shaayí …
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By Julia Hawkins |
8/13/25 06:44 PM
The city of Blaine’s Downtown Revitalization Project is ahead of schedule as crews prepare to start phase two of the four-part project in late August. While businesses will remain open, phase …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 06:41 PM
A 47-year-old man is being held in Whatcom County Jail in lieu of a $350,000 appearance bond after stabbing another man multiple times at a bar in downtown Blaine.
Edward Lee Castillo, 46, of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 06:39 PM
A 35-year-old Birch Bay man was arrested for first-degree reckless burning on August 9 after admitting to setting fire to his home.
North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) received a call about …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 06:37 PM
Blaine school district will be welcoming back students with open arms during the Borderite Community Block Party 4-8 p.m. Thursday, August 21 at the Borderite Stadium, 1135 Boblett Street.
The …
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By Grace McCarthy |
8/13/25 06:35 PM
