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Light, modern takes on two classic Thanksgiving sides

By Kara Furr While green bean casserole and yams with marshmallows certainly have their place on the traditional Thanksgiving table, it’s fun to try something new from time to … more

Blaine High School club sends quilt to injured firefighter

By Steve Guntli A club at Blaine High School is banding together to send a little comfort to a badly injured firefighter. The students are part of a campus group … more

Busy year ahead for Blaine drama students

By Jenna Dennison The students in the Blaine drama department have an eventful year planned. The department kicked off its performing season with Blaine High … more

Whatcom County sheriff reports, October 31- November 6

October 31, 12:38 a.m.: Welfare check on West Rd. October 31, 10:26 a.m.: Security check on W. 34 Ave. October 31, 11:58 a.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Blaine … more

Updated: Jail tax too close to call as election results come in

  By Steve Guntli The first votes have been counted, and the proposition to increase the sales tax by .2 percent to pay for a new Whatcom County Jail is too … more

Blaine and Bellingham score biggest tax benefits from pot

By Steve Guntli Washington state is distributing tax revenues from marijuana sales with counties and cities, and Whatcom County is one of the biggest recipients. In … more

Man robs Blaine bank, waits for police to arrest him

A man robbed the U.S. Bank on H Street, but then waited outside for the police. On October 29, Gregory Jason Walker, 49, walked into the bank at 280 H Street and … more

Semiahmoo hires new executive chef

An acclaimed pastry chef is taking over the kitchens at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. Semiahmoo has announced that Bruno Feldeisen will be joining the staff as the new executive … more

Blaine school district seeks four-year levy for maintenance and operations

By Ian Ferguson With the state legislature still failing to fully fund basic education, school districts across Washington continue to rely on local levies for a significant chunk of … more

County events honor our nation’s veterans

Park fees at the three Whatcom County state parks will be waived on November 11. People are free to visit Peace Arch State Park, Birch Bay State Park and Larrabee State Park without the need for a … more

How giving thanks can make you happier and healthier

By Jess Scott Wright, RDN Celebrations of gratitude have been deeply rooted in history for centuries, long before 1941, when congress officially declared the fourth … more

Young at Heart: November

By Lorrie Conyac “Jingle bells, jingle bells…” Oops, I got a little ahead of myself. I guess it should be, “Over the rivers and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we … more

Whatcom County qualifies for FEMA benefits after August windstorm

Whatcom County is now eligible for federal help to recover from the windstorm that ripped through the county in August. On October 28, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … more

Road to Artist Point closed for season by snowfall

After receiving its first snow of the winter on November 1, the road leading to Artist Point on Mount Baker has been closed for the winter after a record-breaking season. On November … more

Dressing up for Halloween

Cooper, l., and Annabelle Terris as an astronaut and a unicorn. Photo by Karmen Terris Daizy Dehnke as a … more

An indoor enthusiast attempts a half-marathon

By Steve Guntli The poor fools. They have no idea what they’re about to go through. Look at them, stretching and laughing and shouting encouraging platitudes to … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, October 24- October 30

October 24, 5:35 a.m.: Watch for in progress on Seavue Rd. October 24, 12:49 p.m.: Assist agency in progress on Pacific Hwy. October 24, 1:52 p.m.: Bicycle theft … more

Marine Park playground opens

By Steve … more

Construction begins on primary school addition

By Ian Ferguson Crews have broken ground for an expansion to Blaine Primary School on October 26, kicking off a project that should be mostly complete by late April … more

Birch Bay chamber invites public to annual meeting

By Steve Guntli The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is wrapping up a busy year with its annual general membership (AGM) meeting on Friday, November 6. The AGM will … more
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