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April 2021: Over 400 people received their second dose of the Moderna vaccine thanks to the efforts of the fire district and health clinic staff and volunteers.
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12/17/21 12:30 PM
The start of a new gardening year already? While we have not yet put aside our holiday decorations and activities, it is almost time to think about 2022.
Whether you are relatively new to …
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By Rhiannon Allen |
12/17/21 12:19 PM
The first Omicron Covid-19 variant was detected in Whatcom County on December 10.
A vaccinated man in his 30s is now isolating after being the first person in the county to test positive for …
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12/15/21 07:17 PM
A brief moment in the sun: Sandpipers at Maple Beach.
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12/9/21 03:53 PM
The Point Roberts health clinic continues to see a slow but steady increase in office visits of which a significant portion are telemedicine visits, according to medical director Dr. Sean …
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By Pat Grubb |
12/9/21 03:17 PM
The Blaine school board will vote on a new redistricting plan during its regular meeting at noon Tuesday, December 14 that has Birch Bay community members “fantastically pleased.”
In a …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/8/21 07:50 PM
Joe Timmons, of Bellingham, announced he will run as a Democrat for the 42nd Legislative District Position 2 seat.
“I love this community and the government,” Timmons said on why he …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/8/21 07:38 PM
The latest news from the December 7 Whatcom County Council meeting.
Birch Bay Visitor Center funding
Whatcom County Council granted the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce $110,000 to pay for …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/8/21 07:22 PM
Gail Amundsen and Murray Church, longtime residents of Point Roberts, were discovered dead in their home on Calder Drive on Thanksgiving Day evening. The presumptive cause of death was declared by Whatcom …
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By Pat Grubb |
12/2/21 07:23 PM
Whatcom County officials continue to address severe flooding that occurred in mid-November, offering more assistance to impacted residents as more heavy rainfall came over Thanksgiving weekend. …
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By Grace McCarthy |
12/1/21 08:17 PM
Data submitted to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) shows nearly 10 percent of public school employees received a religious Covid-19 vaccine exemption while less than 1 …
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By Ian Haupt |
12/1/21 08:13 PM
Covid-19 case rates decreased in all Whatcom County school district areas except for Nooksack Valley. The Blaine school district area decreased from 196 cases per 100,000 people to 175 cases per …
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12/1/21 07:46 PM
Cross-border travelers can expect to see a revised ArriveCan app in coming days to reflect recent changes in Canadian border policy. While details have to be announced, it is expected that the app …
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By Pat Grubb and Grace McCarthy |
11/24/21 03:12 PM
Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), representative for 42nd legislative district, announced she is challenging Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) for the Washington State Senate seat.
Shewmake was elected to …
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11/23/21 06:45 PM
Canadian news outlets are reporting B.C. is now rationing gas and putting restrictions on non-essential travel because of the flooding this week that has ravaged parts of B.C. and Washington.
A …
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11/19/21 09:06 PM
Canadian health officials announced they will drop Covid-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated Canadians taking short trips into the U.S. The new rule goes into effect Tuesday, November …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/19/21 03:25 PM
Right this way! A steady flow of cars throughout the afternoon were shepherded by volunteers helping to process a massive homegrown vaccination effort. More photos, page 9.
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11/19/21 02:00 PM
Devastating floods that hit Whatcom County earlier this week forced hundreds of evacuations for residents along the Nooksack River and have emergency responders scrambling to understand the extent of …
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By Grace McCarthy |
11/19/21 01:59 PM