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Point Roberts will get a twofer visit from Inslee and DelBene

Point Roberts will get a two for one visit on Friday, July 9 by Washington state governor Jay Inslee and U.S. Representative Suzan DelBene. On June 29, Inslee announced that funds of $100,000 from … more

Birch Bay resident uses retirement to write books on education system

After nearly 60 years in the education system as a student and educator, Birch Bay resident Steve Morse is using his retirement to write books on his experience in teaching, now sold at Village Books … more

Whatcom County fire ban increases to stage 2

Due to increasingly dry weather conditions, and the increase of Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fire danger to high, the Whatcom County fire marshal’s office has ordered … more

Jaime Arnett becomes executive director of Animals as Natural Therapy

Blaine native Jaime Arnett decided to focus on helping others with their own mental health after her husband died by suicide. This eventually led to her new position as Animals as Natural Therapy … more

WCLS highlights Blaine teen poets

The 2021 edition of the Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) teen poetry publication, A Forest of Words, features Blaine teens. A Forest of Words, an annual compilation that accepts … more

Parks and rec welcomes activity coordinator

A new staff member has joined the Birch Bay Activity Center: Kaileigh Hubbard, the newly hired activity coordinator. Hubbard, whose background is in early childhood education and marketing, said … more

Road Rules: How speed limits are decided and set

Question: I live in a rural town and my neighbors have been harassing us lately to slow down on a road that by law is 25 mph. They have today now posted a “slow down: speed limit 10 mph” … more

Stay clear of seal pups this season

Summer is here, and so is the harbor seal breeding season. Beachgoers are more likely to find apparently stranded or distressed seal pups on the shore, but local experts say to stay away from … more

BHS Hall of Fame announces 10 inductees, looking for more nominations

This October, the Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame will induct 10 individuals and teams who were supposed to be inducted last year but were delayed because of the pandemic. In … more

Letters to the Editor: July 8-14, 2021

The Editor: It’s easy to complain about neglect – but to take action requires work! Two good men in my neighborhood saw a need and selflessly did something about it. Many people … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district: July 3

Whatcom County has had a total of 9,947 confirmed and probable cases of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to July 5 Washington state Department of Health (DOH) data. The … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 8-14, 2021

June 26, 1:59 a.m.: Noise in progress on Harborview Road. June 26, 9:38 a.m.: Threat on Birch Bay Drive. June 26, 8:42 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Legion Drive. June 27, 12:04 a.m.: Fireworks on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 8-14, 2021

June 26, 6 a.m.: Malicious mischief report on Martin Street. June 26, 6 p.m.: Catalytic converter theft on Martin Street. June 26, 8:34 p.m.: Activated alarm on Peace Portal Drive. June 26, … more

BHS second semester honor roll

BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL 2020-2021 SEMESTER 2 HONOR ROLL   Students with 4.0 GPA Seniors: Benjamin Arps, Bailey Bleazard, Jeb Broyles, Isabelle Creelman, Odelia Dahl, Edison Hao, Hailey … more

Horizon at Semiahmoo sells for $14.3 million

A 219-acre empty Semiahmoo property won’t stay that way much longer. Harbor Custom Development, Inc. (HCD)purchased the Horizon at Semiahmoo housing development June 28 for $14.3 million, and … more

Mulder remembered for bringing Blaine community together through development

Mike Mulder, who died from amyloidosis June 16, will be remembered by many as an impassioned businessman known for his drive to build Blaine into a prosperous city with strong community … more

An unofficial car show and H Street vendors among changes to Blaine’s Fourth of July

Changes are in the works for Blaine’s Fourth of July. The city of Blaine has relocated the event to the first two blocks of H Street near Peace Portal Drive, according to Blaine Chamber of … more

City council approves plaza lease agreement

Outdoor dining will now be a permanent option in downtown Blaine plazas, thanks to a unanimous Blaine City Council vote that allows establishments to lease the H, G and Martin Street … more
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