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Over 10,600 pounds of Fourth of July trash cleaned up in Birch Bay

Volunteers picked up 10,640 pounds of trash along the Birch Bay shoreline during the annual July 5 cleanup. The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hosted the cleanup, while Whatcom Conservation … more

Birch Bay author and retired detective to present his father’s likely role in the infamous Black Dahlia murder

Birch Bay resident Steve Hodel, 82, was a former homicide detective at the Los Angeles Police Department with more than 300 murder cases under his belt when he got the first clue that his father, Dr. … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival to return July 7-13

Blaine Harbor Music Festival is back for its annual week of bringing music to the Blaine community, both through instructing the youth and daily performances. The festival will run Sunday, July … more

Citizen scientist monitoring for northern giant hornets starts in July

If no northern giant hornets, better known by their buzzy alias, “murder hornets,” are found by the end of this year, they will be declared eradicated from east Blaine, and effectively, … more

Namaste brings authentic Indian cuisine to Blaine

Namaste The Royal Taste of India has been open for business since just December 2023, but it has already established itself as a go-to destination for flavors this side of the border. Owner … more

Firework safety from the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office

Many families look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July. Due to the dangers of fireworks, we urge you to celebrate safely this holiday. In 2023, fire incidents from fireworks resulted in … more

Road Rules: Right-of-way on one-lane roads

Question: There’s a short stretch of road I travel frequently, Drayton Harbor Road, that is reduced to one lane because part of the road fell into the ocean during a storm. There are stop signs … more

Blaine book club review: “Under the Whispering Door” by T.J. Klune

Reading “Under the Whispering Door” by T.J. Klune is, as the name suggests, like curling up in a cozy chair with a hot cup of tea. Some books inform the reader with new knowledge, but … more

The power of independent choices as you age

As we roll into another Fourth of July, let’s remember the true meaning of Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the country’s leaders signed the Declaration of Independence, with the … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 4-10, 2024

June 22, 9:44 p.m.: Trespass on Boblett Street. June 23, 4:42 p.m.: Security check on 10th Street. June 24, 10:22 a.m.: Theft on D Street. June 23, 1:39 p.m.: Trespass on D Street. … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 4-10, 2024

June 22, 4:14 a.m.: Juvenile problem on Kickerville Road. June 22, 12:13 p.m.: Missing person cold call on Sweet Road. June 22, 7:27 p.m.: Theft cold call on Birch Bay Lynden Road. … more

Obituary: Mari Richards

Mari Richards March 18, 1960 – June 21, 2024   Mari Geraldine Richards (Lewis), 64, of Birch Bay, died peacefully in Bellingham, WA at the PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House … more

Man arrested on child luring charges in Birch Bay

A man was booked into Whatcom County Jail on five counts of luring after allegedly attempting to persuade multiple children into his car outside of the C Shop candy store in Birch Bay about 7:30 p.m. … more

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July guide: Reversed parade route, and more to know

Blaine’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July is expected to draw over 15,000 people celebrating Independence Day in the border town, with popular traditions returning and some new changes, such as a … more

Investigation into improper body storage at funeral home contracted by Whatcom County

Both Whatcom County and the state of Washington have begun independent investigations into allegations that human remains were improperly stored at a Bellingham funeral home contracted by the Whatcom … more
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