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Bestsellers: A Trade of Blood Robert ..................... Jackson Bennett The Things We Never Say................... Elizabeth Strout The Anniversary … more

Trade talks fail; New tariffs in effect

For residents of Point Roberts, the collapse of tariff negotiations between the U.S. and Canada this weekend will not be abstract: It will unfold at the grocery cash register and in the balance … more

CAP Winter Coat Drive to accept donations starting Sept. 1

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Community Assistance Program will begin accepting donations for its annual Winter Coat Drive.  New or gently-used winter clothing items such as coats, scarves … more

Whatcom County Superior Court invites public to first education day

On Friday, Aug. 28, the Whatcom County Superior Court will host a Court Education Day for the first time, inviting members of the community in for a closer look at how the court functions.  … more

Blaine school board unanimously approves 2026-2027 budget

The Blaine School Board unanimously approved the budget for the 2026-2027 academic year on Monday.  The general fund projections show expenditures exceeding revenue by just over $1.5 … more

Road Rules: That bicyclist you see running a stop sign probably isn’t breaking the law

By Doug Dahl Question: Is it just me, or are more cyclists running stop signs? Can you remind the bike riders to follow the law? Answer: I don’t have data to support it, but it wouldn’t … more

4 votes separate state Senate candidates hoping for November election spot

Just four votes separate the two Democratic candidates vying for the second spot in the race for state senator of the 42nd Legislative District, triggering a mandatory recount that will begin on … more

Blaine school district's third bond attempt would fund new middle school, field upgrades

The Blaine School Board unanimously voted to propose a capital bond for the February 2027 special election at its board meeting on Aug. 10.  Amy Zimmerman with Zervas Architects presented … more

Sliders, soccer and a splash: Borderite Block Party celebrates back to school

The Blaine School District is kicking off the school year with the Borderite Block Party at Borderite Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This will be the second … more

Two candidates with Blaine School Board ties advance to November

After three failed attempts, Fire District 21 has convinced voters to increase their property taxes so the district can afford to update or replace aging buildings and equipment, hire more employees … more

Preliminary election tallies: county and state primaries

Blaine candidate for the 42nd Legislative District seat was in the lead and the Blaine School Board member running to be Whatcom County’s top prosecutor was as well, according to unofficial … more

Plan to bring oil supertankers to the mouth of the Fraser River raises ecological concerns

Editor’s note: This article was originally published by The Narwhal , an online magazine dedicated to covering the natural world in Canada. Sign up for their newsletter at … more

90-year-old fan from Blaine gets first tattoo, wins lifetime Bellingham Bells admission

“What do I have to lose?”  That’s what 90-year-old Nancy Vogee said after being selected to win free Bellingham Bells admission for life — with a permanent catch.  The … more

Whatcom residents can now turn in unwanted firearms for cash cards

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program that allows people to turn in unwanted firearms for cash cards of $50 up to $300. Known as Whatcom Safe Exchange, the program is … more

Coast Salish oppose Endangered Species Act changes

In response to the Trump administration’s recent rollbacks of protections under the Endangered Species Act, multiple Washington state tribes have filed a federal lawsuit against the administration, … more

Larsen pressures Coast Guard for answers over oil spill preparation

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (D-Everett) is putting pressure on the U.S. Coast Guard to update its oil spill prevention plans in response to a proposed Canadian oil pipeline that would terminate … more

Seniors Point: Menus for August

Aug. 5: Cabbage rolls, roasted yams, garden salad and fresh grapes Aug. 7: Kale and sausage soup, rosemary focaccia, Greek salad and fresh fruit Aug. 12: Vegetarian meal: tortellini pesto … more

Point by the numbers: Aug.

Fire incidents for June 2026 Total calls 51: EMS calls 11, resulting in the following transports: St. Joseph Hospital 1, Airlift NW/Lifeflight 2; fire classification 14 resulting in outdoor … more
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