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Whatcom County sheriff reports: November 21-27

November 21, 3:53 p.m.: Drugs on Twilight Place. November 21, 9 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Henley Street. November 21, 9:39 p.m.: Burglary cold call. Three 17-year-old … more

Whatcom County EMS levy approved by a slim margin

By Stefanie Donahue The last votes have been counted and supporters of the county EMS levy can finally breathe easy. The fate of the levy had been up in the air from … more

Volunteers pack baskets with Thanksgiving supplies

The Blaine Community Assistance Program packed about 300 boxes with Thanksgiving food for families in need. Boxes ranged in size with some packed for families of two and some for 11 … more

Holiday activities on deck through December

By Stefanie Donahue Thanksgiving may be at the forefront, but festive folks from Blaine, Semiahmoo and Birch Bay are already thinking about the month to come – a slew of holiday … more

Library survey opens for Birch Bay residents

By Oliver Lazenby To help determine the need for a new library branch in Birch Bay, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is collecting input from Birch Bay residents through a … more

Semiahmoo Shore project strides forward

Development along Semiahmoo spit is moving right along. Mike Kent, marketing manager and real estate broker for the Semiahmoo Shore project, sent along aerial photos to illustrate … more

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosts annual membership meeting

From left, Iain Buchanan, Jim Dibley, Jesse Creydt, Jeff Carrington, Billy Brown, Wayne Diaz, Doralee Booth and Mike Kent. Photos by Chuck Kinzer. A prospective Birch Bay library, the ongoing berm … more

A walk down Marine Drive

A walk at Blaine Harbor offers passersby calm waters and a peaceful atmosphere. Reader Rebecca Allen snapped this photo on a walk with her dogs. Photo by Rebecca Allen. more

Reducing turnovers key to sucess for girls’ basketball

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls’ basketball head coach Ryan Pike knows what his team needs to do to win games this season: handle the basketball well. The team is … more

A scrappy boys’ basketball team hopes to build on last year’s success

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine varsity basketball is hoping to build on last year’s success, but it won’t resemble last year’s Borderites in terms of playing … more

The Bridge at Birch Bay to host Christmas sale

The public is invited to attend a Christmas thrift and boutique sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Bridge at Birch Bay on December 10. Local couple Lee and Rosemary Connors, pictured, are the faces … more

Five steps to prep your home for winter weather

This winter, stay ahead of frost and freezing temperatures by taking steps to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. If you’re not sure where to start, there are some quick step-by-step … more

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
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