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Blaine schools working to phase in some students, and other school news

New state and federal amendments allowing flexibility for food service and transportation funding are coming as the Blaine school district plans to open its doors to a small cohort of students before … more

BHS grad and voice of longtime WSU sports Bob Robertson passes away

Bob Robertson, Blaine High School graduate and voice of Washington State University Cougar Athletics for more than 50 years, passed away Sunday in University Place, Washington, surrounded by family, … more

Living Pantry opens in downtown Blaine

It’s easy to place convenience before healthy and sustainable choices, foregoing environmentally-friendly products for cheaper, disposable ones. Seppi and Shawna Morris of Living Pantry, a new … more

145 invasive European green crabs caught in Drayton Harbor

Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week, 28 of which were in the mouth of Dakota Creek – one of the highest week’s capture since trapping for the invasive species began in … more

Letters to the Editor: September 10-16, 2020

The Editor: My Biden supporter friends are not racists. The difference between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden is that you do have to imagine Trump is a racist while Biden has a long history … more

Work on Birch Bay berm causing temporary lane closures

Construction on the Birch Bay berm resumed September 8 and will cause single-lane closures on Birch Bay Drive. This week, workers are welding high-density polyethylene pipe sections together that … more

At 91, Don Hrutfiord is still raising cattle on the farm where he grew up

Don Hrutfiord has lived in Blaine his entire life – on the same property. From his early days as a drag racer to taking over the family farm, Hrutfiord said he has lived an interesting life and … more

Road Rules: Disabling the airbag?

Question: I have been concerned about this for years: I am just 5 feet tall and weigh 110 pounds. When driving I need the seat moved forward quite a bit to reach the pedals. Can I, or should I, … more

Police Department Reports, September 10-16, 2020

August 30, 10:09 p.m.: Officers were notified by U.S. Border Patrol agents of a hit and run in the 1600 block range of D Street. Officers determined the suspect backed his vehicle into two portable … more

Obituary: James V. “Butch” Hinchey

October 7, 1946–September 2, 2020 Butch was born October 7, 1946 in Richlands, VA to Virgil & Gladys (Edwards) Hinchey.  Butch and his mother flew to Washington State when he was 6 … more

Obituary: Jerry Dale Steinbach

July 7, 1959–September 1, 2020 Jerry Dale Steinbach, born July 7, 1959, lifetime resident of Blaine, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday September 1, 2020, surrounded by loved ones … more

Semiahmoo golfers make $14,000 donation to food bank

When Sally Church heard a group of retired recreational golfers wanted to raise money for the Blaine Food Bank, she expected their small tournament to yield a few hundred dollars. When the Good Old … more

More Asian giant hornet sightings in Birch Bay

Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet … more

Weekly Covid-19 testing to continue in Birch Bay

Whatcom County plans to continue low-barrier Covid-19 testing at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church on Tuesday mornings in the coming weeks. Last week, the county’s mobile testing program … more

Winter clothing drive is on through September

With winter on the way, the Community Assistance Program (CAP) and Interfaith Coalition are collecting warm clothing through the end of September for their annual winter clothing drive. CAP is … more

WTA increases service to Blaine and Birch Bay

Upon request from riders who needed earlier transportation to work, the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) is adding earlier weekday trips on Route 75, with service from Birch Bay and Blaine to … more
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