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Local Birding: The pileated woodpecker

The pileated woodpecker, about the size of a crow, can be found around Birch Bay, as pictured, or Birch Bay State Park or forested areas around Semiahmoo Drive. They eat mainly carpenter ants or … more

In the Garden: Caring for your garden in March

March can be a busy time in the garden, but it’s mostly a happy productive time. The first thing for north Whatcom County gardeners will be to take stock of their gardens. We experienced … more

Op-Ed: Erosion to state’s Public Records Act is at a tipping point, must be reversed

The people have a right to know. That was the idea in 1972 when a citizens’ Coalition for Open Government in Washington state successfully worked for the passage of Initiative 276, a … more

Presidential primary ballots to be mailed across Whatcom County

Ballots for the upcoming presidential primary were scheduled to be mailed to all 160,021 registered Whatcom County voters starting February 21, with an election day deadline set Tuesday, March 12. … more

Three Blaine wrestlers finish top 5 at Mat Classic XXXV

Boys Wrestling The Blaine boys wrestling program didn’t come away with the state championship it wanted, but still saw fantastic efforts from the eight boys it sent to the Mat Classic XXXV … more

Precinct results released for February 13 special election

With just two ballots estimated left to count in the county, the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office results for the February 13 special election showed local voters approving property tax levies … more

Granger stays in Blaine after interviewing for Ellensburg superintendent position

Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger was not selected as superintendent at Ellensburg school district after he was named one of three finalists for the position. Ellensburg hired … more

a stormy Valentine's Day

Stormy Valentine's Day at Maple Beach.  more

Sunken boat

Sunken boat at the guest dock Point Roberts more

Family Care Network to submit building permits for Blaine medical facility, CEO says

Family Care Network (FCN) CEO Dr. Rodney Anderson told Blaine City Council during its February 12 meeting that FCN planned on submitting building permits within the next month for a Blaine medical … more

Borderites to send wrestlers to state tournament in Tacoma, girls basketball out

Girls Basketball Blaine girls basketball (10-12. 6-9 NWC) relied on its class of seniors all season, and the Borderites final game of the year was no different. Seniors Jordyn Vezzetti, … more

Senior Victor Gervol leads Blaine wrestling to Tacoma Dome

Blaine senior Victor Gervol has only been wrestling for three years. The three-sport athlete – football in fall and rugby in spring – joined the wrestling team his sophomore year for … more

Road Rules: When can police write tickets?

Question: I went to a business and was blocked from parking in a handicapped spot, even though I have a placard. The owner said they had it blocked off for an event. Later I reported it to the … more

42nd district legislators to hold town hall

State lawmakers for the 42nd Legislative District, which encompasses all of north Whatcom County, will hold a town hall 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 17 in Ferndale. State senator Sharon … more

February 13 special election approaches

Whatcom County residents have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 to return their February special election ballots. The upcoming election will determine whether the Point Roberts Fire District  … more

Meet interim Blaine HS principal Beth Eide

Newly appointed Blaine High School interim principal Beth Eide has lived in the world of education almost her entire life. Growing up in Montana, Eide would help set up her mother’s … more

Blaine wrestling to regionals, boys basketball bows out

Boys Wrestling The Blaine boys wrestling team continues to have a strong season as it sends 13 wrestlers to the regional tournament at Vashon High School on Saturday, February 10. In total, … more

State awards $85 million for electric vehicle charging stations, Birch Bay and Point Roberts included

The Washington State Department of Commerce will award over $85 million in grants to expand access to electric vehicle charging stations, including two new stations coming to Birch Bay and Point … more

Whatcom County leader takes position as director of economic development at Port of Bellingham

The Port of Bellingham has hired Tyler Schroeder, deputy executive for Whatcom County, as the director of economic development for the port’s Regional Economic Partnership. Schroeder … more

Whatcom County Council sets state legislative priorities, highlights opioid epidemic and cost of living

Whatcom County Council had a busy start to the year. From naming dozens of citizens to various advisory boards, to petitioning the state and federal government to declare a state of emergency in … more
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