Confirmed cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been increasing across the state, including in Whatcom County, where at least 55 people have fallen ill. There have been 1,303 cases … more

The November 2024 election was a landmark race with many races and measures on the ballot, with everything from the next president of the U.S. to who would serve as state representatives for the 42nd … more

Parks administrator Dee Gough shared the 2025 event calendar at the district’s regular commission meeting on November 12 and brought board members up to speed on planned changes to the local … more

For the second time in 10 months, the Blaine school district’s proposed $70 million general obligation bond failed to reach the required 60 percent supermajority threshold at the ballot box, … more

Bestsellers:   The Mistletoe … more

November 1, 12:34 p.m.: Assist citizen cold call on Benson Road. November 1, 1:22 p.m.: Trespass cold call on Johnson Road. November 1, 4:57 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Boundary Bay … more

Wednesdays & Fridays Games, Snooker & more! Lunch Menu Wednesday, December 4: Lemon pepper cod, roasted potatoes, Normandy vegetable blend, spinach salad and ice cream. … more

It’s a beautiful day, warm, sunny, and filled with possibilities. My garden is in full bloom, rich in buttery yellows, shades of purple and blue, and romantic pinks. I picked dahlias, mums and … more

It is December, and I can see my breath just before it tangles with the air outside. It is December and every lamppost is beautified with strings of delicate, twinkling lights. It is … more

The last Super Moon of 2024 on November 15 was also a Beaver moon and accompanied by a 22° halo, also known as a moon or storm ring. Moon rings were thought to be harbingers of coming storms as they appear when the sky is covered by thin cirrus or cirrostratus clouds that often come a few days before a large ... more

Port of Bellingham commissioners have authorized a contract to create an economic development strategy for Point Roberts to help its recovery from lingering post-pandemic effects. The board approved … more

For the second time in three seasons, Blaine junior swimmer Hailey Ferrell has won a state championship. Ferrell won the 1A/2A 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:22.59, beating some of the best … more

For the second time in 10 months, the Blaine school district’s proposed $70 million general obligation bond failed to reach the required 60 percent supermajority threshold at the ballot box, … more

Courts across Washington state have resumed online operations,   such as electronic record searches and payment processing, after a computer breach took down vital online operations for two … more