The Birch Bay Berm project began December 9, 2019 and was progressing nicely through the spring. A large portion of the phase 1 work was completed and current work is scheduled to end in May and restart again in September 2020. The Northern Light also reported recently that Whatcom County budget cuts won’t effect the […]
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Nov
Nov
There is now a charging station for Tesla electric vehicles at Birch Bay Square that can accommodate 14 vehicles. The Supercharger stations are available 24/7 and have a capacity of 150kW. The rows of stations are located in the east part of the parking lot in-between the Woods Coffee and Jack-in-the-Box. More information on Tesla […]
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Nov
Nov
In spring 2019, the Washington State Legislature provided $2 million in funding for the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library. The estimate for the total cost of the project, including the purchase of the land, is $4.7 million to build a 7,600 square foot library WCLS is working with the Friends of the Birch Bay Library, […]
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Nov
Nov
On October 22, 2019 the Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 to make the Birch Bay golf cart ordinance permanent. Previously it had been legal to use a golf cart in Birch Bay but the county had made a trial period to see if the new law would have any unwanted effects. There were no major […]
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Jul
Jul
Residents and visitors to Birch Bay can now enjoy Italian food at Scampi Osteria. The new restaurant took over the space formerly occupied by Vonna’s Purple Fin, and opened on July 5th. The restaurant is run by experienced restaurateur Giovanni Saffioti who has opened and run eight restaurants on the west coast since 1991. The […]
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Jun
Jun
Fan Fest has picked Birch Bay for their 2019 even location and it’s going to bring in a huge crowd of Seahawks fans to Birch Bay! The event will coincide with the Birch Bay Discover Days and should be one of the most fun and busy weekends of the year in Birch Bay. Here are […]
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Apr
Apr
This memorial day weekend make sure your plans include a trip to Birch Bay for the annual Birch Bay Kite Festival! The annual Birch Bay Kites festival takes place each year at the Birch Bay Beach Park and features free kites for kids, kite building stations, vendors, music, and a pet show! It’s the perfect […]
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Mar
Mar
The 18th Annual Wings Over Water Birding Festival March 20 – 22, 2020 in Blaine, Washington celebrates the incredible variety of migratory birds that flock to the coastal waters of Drayton Harbor, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo Bay at the northwest corner of Washington State. This major stopover on the Pacific Flyway between Seattle, Washington and […]
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Jan
Jan
Thousands of people lined the water at Birch Bay to watch while a couple of hundred brave spirits were the first to swim in the bay this new year.
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Dec
Dec
The annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge attracts hundreds of people each year who brave the cool January 1 temperatures and run into the ocean. It’s a fun (and chilly) way to celebrate the new year. Even if you don’t plan on jumping in, there’s something fun about watching other people brave the cold water. […]