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EMS levy pulling through despite early indications of a loss

After days on the decline, votes are starting to sway in favor of Whatcom County’s Emergency Medical Services levy but it’s still too close to call. If passed, the measure would … more

Several arrested after shooting in south Surrey

A hotel parking lot in south Surrey, located about five minutes north of the Peace Arch Point of Entry, was the setting of an early morning shooting on Monday, November 21. Surrey … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 10-20

November 10, 3:15 a.m.: Drunk on Henley Street. November 10, 6:54 a.m.: Suicidal subject on Henley Street. November 10, 10:16 a.m.: Attempted suicide on Hillvue … more

Three emergency drills to take place at the BP Cherry Point Refinery

Officials with the BP Cherry Point Refinery are warning neighboring communities of three upcoming emergency drills scheduled to take place in November and December in the early … more

Rare supermoon lights up the sky

Birch Bay resident Eric Ellingson captured a photo of the supermoon on November 14. NASA scientists say it was the closest the moon has been to Earth since 1948 – the next … more

How did we vote? A look closer look at local election results

By Pat Grubb If you thought the Trump signs outnumbered the Clinton signs around the hood, you weren’t wrong. And if you figured that might reflect how your neighbors were going to … more

Port tenant hopes to build $9 million boat storage facility

By Oliver Lazenby A new tenant on Blaine’s waterfront is interested in building an approximately $9 million boat storage facility on the property that is currently home to the … more

Peace Arch gardener announces retirement

June Auld, gardener at Peace Arch State Park, stands in front of a cypress tree she affectionately calls “the broccoli bush.” Auld is retiring at the end of the month after 37 … more

Birch Bay volunteer receives lifetime achievement award

By Stefanie Donahue After racking up more than 10,400 hours of service with the Blaine Food Bank, local resident Richard Love is being honored with the U.S. President’s Volunteer … more

Veterans Day ceremony pays tribute to nation’s servicemen and women

Photo by Wayne Diaz. By Stefanie Donahue A serene crowd filled the corner of H and Third streets last week to join in an honorary ceremony dedicated to the men and woman who have risked it all to … more

A look back at the Borderites’ football season

Blaine quarterback Jalen Kortlever throws a pass in the first half of Blaine’s September 16 loss to Sedro-Woolley. Kortlever made the all-conference second team. Kyle Sentkowski kicking for an … more

H Street thrift boutique opens to support nearby pet rescue

Owner of Rescue Ranch Thrift Boutique and Grooming, Leslie Fee, holds CC, a 12-week-old puppy rescued from California. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue Blaine pets and their owners have … more

School food drive comes to a close

Blaine Elementary School students Ashley Bennett, Hayden Ridings, Logan Lamas and Taylor Nyland pose for a photo during the school’s annual food drive, which ended on November 15. Reader Michele … more

Deadline nears to apply for a spot on Blaine planning commission

By Stefanie Donahue The city of Blaine is just weeks away from filling two vacancies on the planning commission. The commission, comprised of seven members serving … more

Public hearings scheduled through Dec. 1

The city and other public agencies are holding a series of public hearings through December 1 on a number of issues impacting the city at-large. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue … more

City makes progress on building code enforcement

By Stefanie Donahue A city campaign to eliminate derelict buildings and yard waste has led to an uptick in notices and fines from the city in an effort to hamper … more

Blaine City Council strides forward on agreement to house inmates in Yakima

By Stefanie Donahue In an effort to reduce costs and overcrowding in Whatcom County correctional facilities, Blaine City Council agreed to move forward with an agreement to provide … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 5-9

November 5, 3:34 a.m.: Assault simple cold call on Sunburst Drive. November 5, 11:58 a.m.: Drunk on Henley Street. November 5, 2:20 p.m.: Burglary cold call on … more

Election 2016: latest results from Washington state and Whatcom County

Voters approve raising the minimum wage, gun restrictions but not carbon tax, campaign finance reform Despite numerous polls and pundits predicting that Hillary … more

Post 86 Legion Riders ring in four years this Veterans Day

By Stefanie Donahue Leather laden motorcyclists from Birch Bay’s American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 are rolling into their fourth year as Legion Riders since founding the group in … more
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