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Van Werven violates campaign ethics law

Washington state’s Legislative Ethics Board publicly announced September 24 that Luanne Van Werven, 42nd Legislative District representative running for re-election, violated the Washington … more

Birch Bay man arrested September 16 on rape, incest charges

A Birch Bay man was arrested September 16 on alleged second-degree rape and first-degree incest charges, according to court documents. The 45-year-old man, who will remain unnamed to protect the … more

Police Department Reports, October 1-7, 2020

September 19, 6:26 a.m.: A Blaine officer is investigating a possession of stolen property incident. A credit card, among other items, was stolen from a vehicle a few days prior. There were three … more

Obituary: James Dirk Brant

July 26,1964–September 18, 2020 Jim was born in Everett, where he passed away from cancer and diabetes. He graduated from Blaine High School in 1982. He worked commercial and … more

Apply for new round of small business grants by October 4

Small business owners have until Thursday, October 1, to apply for grants through the second round of a program called Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grants (WWSBEG). The grants are … more

League of Women Voters’ online forums begin September 30

The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County is holding its annual candidate forums online this year. It’s hosting five forums for separate positions starting with the 40th … more

Housing projects are underway that will bring 1,400 homes to east Blaine

Homes are already for sale at the first of three new housing developments in east Blaine that could bring about 1,400 new homes to the area over the next 15 years. Developers say they are the biggest … more

Blaine schools have phased 50 students into classrooms

The Blaine school district welcomed a cohort of 50 students into the building on September 21 and has plans to open buildings to more students October 12. Blaine school district superintendent … more

High school sports may return in winter, with WIAA guidance

While the Borderites welcomed their first group of students into the building this week, extra-curricular activities likely will not return until winter. The Washington Interscholastic Activities … more

Beach Cat Brewing ribbon cutting

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Beach Cat Brewing, at 7876 Birch Bay Drive # 101, on September 19. Pictured, from right, are brewery owners Darin Hamm and Jake … more

Port reverses wholesale crab buying agreement at harbor

Port of Bellingham commissioners unanimously voted during their regular September 15 meeting to reverse their previous decision on who can buy and sell crabs wholesale at the Blaine Harbor. This … more

Blaine Middle School student publishes dystopian novel

There are many things 14-year-old Kaatri Glanzer enjoys doing outside her Blaine Middle School curriculum. She attends dance classes, practices clarinet and likes to play with her Golden-doodles, … more

Call for submissions: Six-word stories

Supposedly, Ernest Hemingway was once challenged to write a story in just six words. His response? “For sale: Baby shoes. Never worn.” It turns out that Hemingway’s role has … more

In retirement, Blaine man spreads love of rare trees

Blaine horticulturist Marvin Berson, 73, has been interested in plants since he was six years old. As his father owned a nursery, Berson grew up around plants. Since then, he’s spent most of … more

Blaine Welcome Center reopening with limited hours

Starting Friday, September 25, the Blaine Welcome Center will open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The welcome center, which the Blaine Chamber of Commerce manages on a contract … more

Road Rules: Why allowing cyclists to treat stop signs as yields is better for everyone

Last week I announced the upcoming change to the law that allows cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs. It takes two parts to give it proper consideration, so if you haven’t already read … more

Blaine Police Department reports, September 24-30, 2020

September 12, 2:45 p.m.: During routine patrol, officers located an illegally parked vehicle in the 800 block of Grant Avenue. The vehicle was marked and a parking infraction will be mailed to the … more
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