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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

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, February 1- February 7

February 1, 7:52 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Blaine Road. February 1, 8:07 a.m.: Extra patrol cold call on Alderson Road and Blaine Road. February 1, … more

Baker through the clouds

Mount Baker looms over the horizon on January 25. Photo by Ruth Lauman more

Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. teams with Blaine brewery

By Oliver Lazenby Drayton Harbor Oyster Company opened its retail store on Tuesday, February 2, after a three-month commercial shellfish harvest closure. But already on Monday … more

Open house planned for Birch Bay berm project

By Ian Ferguson Anyone interested in the future of the Birch Bay shoreline will want to attend the third open house for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility … more

Transparency vote split on party lines

By Steve Guntli The attorney general approved a bill to increase government transparency, but the bill has encountered surprising opposition along party lines. On … more

Submit ballots by February 9

Election Day is Tuesday, February 9 and all Whatcom County school districts and Fire Protection District 8 are on the ballot. In order to count, your ballot must be postmarked no later than February … more

Guest editorial: the state of the Whatcom County Jail

Whatcom County is obligated to operate its county jail system in a safe, humane and constitutional manner. Today, it is often nearly impossible to meet those required conditions. We are constantly … more

Well-informed coffee drinkers won’t miss a beat

By Jess Scott Wright, RDN This week, there’s a media buzz due to an article in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association: New evidence challenges former … more

New owners, new Pastime Tavern

By Steve Guntli The Pastime Tavern has a long and storied history and is about to undergo some major changes. Christy and Rodny Lonquist bought the … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, January 25- January 31

January 25, 8:49 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Elaine Street. January 25, 7:46 a.m.: Extra patrol on Cottonwood Court. January 25, 9:25 a.m.: Dispute cold call on … more

Blaine High School chamber choir

Blaine High School’s chamber choir warms up outside the Paramount Theatre in Seattle before taking the stage for a performance featuring talent from around the state. This trip is … more

Arts and Jazz at Blaine High School

2015 Blaine High School graduate Matt Kelly plays trumpet with the alumni jazz band during Blaine Fine Arts Association’s 19th annual Arts and Jazz on January … more

Legislature tackles teachers salary, class sizes

By Izumi Hansen, WNPA Olympia Teacher compensation, teacher shortages, the educational opportunity gap and school districts operating levies are all on Washington state … more
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