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Library board OKs buying Birch Bay property

By Oliver Lazenby Though it’s not quite official, it looks like the Vogt property at 7986 Birch Bay Drive will in time become the Birch Bay branch of the Whatcom County Library … more

Artifact sampling will slow Birch Bay traffic

By Oliver Lazenby Traffic could be slow on Birch Bay Drive through Monday, April 24, because a consultant for Whatcom County is digging pits between Cedar Avenue and Lora Lane to … more

April 15 Arts and Jazz event hailed a success

          The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) hosted the 20th … more

Activist begins 2,000-mile bike ride in Blaine

South African activist Matt Meyer kicked off an approximately 2,000-mile bike ride from Blaine to San Diego on April 17. Fiberglass rhino in tow, Meyer plans to educate communities … more

Residents capture images of fires in Blaine and near Custer

A garbage can at Justesen Industries Inc., located 1090 Yew Avenue, caught fire around 6:30 p.m. on April 12. The warehouse was filled with smoke, but the fire was contained and no … more

After 12 straight wins, varsity baseball team stumbles

Blaine’s Brandon Watts fields the ball in Monday’s 5–3 loss to Bellingham. Photos by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s varsity baseball team is having a spectacular season, but a … more

Softball wins two in a row

Taylor Miller hits a double to start off a four-run inning for Blaine on April 13. Photos and story by Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s girls softball team won its last two games, giving the Borderites a … more

Volunteers needed to monitor Drayton Harbor harvesters

By Stefanie Donahue Following the Washington State Department of Health’s lift on commercial and recreational shellfish harvesting restrictions in parts of Drayton Harbor last … more

Cell service in Semiahmoo likely to improve

By Stefanie Donahue Verizon Wireless customers in south Semiahmoo should expect to see more bars of reception on their smartphones thanks to the Blaine Planning Commission, which … more

Border crossing by boat getting harder

By Meg Olson The rules are getting tighter for pleasure boaters who choose to cross the border. At a March meeting in Point Roberts, U.S. Customs and Border … more

Special election ballots due Tuesday, April 25

By Stefanie Donahue With just a few days left before the April 25 special election, Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein is reminding voters to get their ballots in on … more

Stewardship program kicks off in Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue In just a few days, aspiring citizen scientists in Birch Bay will undergo water resource training. Bellingham-based RE Sources … more

Senior center hosts talk on WTA route changes

Bus riders with lingering questions about the Whatcom Transportation Authority’s (WTA) recent route changes are invited to stop by the Blaine Senior Center from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 20 … more

Pet Days kicks off in Blaine

Photo by Catherine Darkenwald CHS Northwest is taking a moment to celebrate all things that bark, meow, chirp and coo during the two-day Pet Days event this Friday and Saturday, April 22–23. … more

April showers bring May flowers that can be toxic to your pets

Spring is the perfect time of year for pets to wander in the outdoors and explore. Before you let them loose, know that some common plants can be toxic if ingested. Aside from the … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: April 3-5

April 3, 1:51 a.m.: Suspicious person on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. April 3, 8:34 a.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Point Road. April 3, 10:12 a.m.: Prowler cold call on … more

Easter lilies in full bloom at Van Wingerden

The folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses are in the midst of growing 60,000 Easter lilies for the upcoming holiday. The business operates out of a retail store in Blaine and owns … more

Activist begins 2,000-mile bike ride at Peace Arch Park

Matt Meyer takes his bike out for a spin, rhino in tow. Photo courtesy of rhinoride.org. By Stefanie Donahue It’s been nearly two years in the making, but in just a few weeks, South African … more

Build Community Day draws a crowd to Birch Bay

Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County hosted Build Community Day on April 8 in Birch Bay. With financial assistance from the Whatcom Community Foundation’s Project Neighborly, … more

Ferndale mayor honors Jeff Callender with inaugural award

Former regional director for public affairs at Phillips 66, Jeff Callender was the recipient of the first Ferndale Mayor’s Award for Outstanding Citizenship. “Jeff Callender has … more
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