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Source provides directive telling CBP officers to detain Iranian-born travelers

In a bulletin issued by the tactical analytical unit (TAU) in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Seattle Field Office, officers were instructed to conduct vetting on all individuals who met … more

City plans to develop alley below Peace Portal Drive

The city of Blaine has plans to develop the alley that is located below and to the west of Peace Portal Drive and is roughly parallel to the BNSF railroad tracks. By building a road on the lower … more

Ballots out for February 11 election on replacement levy

Voters in the Blaine school district should have received ballots in the mail by January 28 for the February 11 special election with a Blaine school district replacement levy vote. Whatcom … more

Historic 1949 Blaine firetruck gets restoration from local family

For the Renskers and Ooms family, the fire engine had always been more than just a truck. It was a prized 1949 American LaFrance, a sturdy, agile rig that exceeded 40 years’ service as a … more

Letters to the Editor: January 30-February 5, 2020

The Editor: Winston Churchill once remarked, “Democracy is the worst form of government – right after all the other forms of government.” At this moment in history, both … more

Whatcom County unemployment rate rises slightly, but economists aren’t too concerned

The unemployment rate in Whatcom County has slowly increased over the past year, but it’s not raising much concern among economists. The Whatcom County unemployment rate reached 5% in … more

City of Blaine’s public works department establishes fleet replacement program for aging vehicles and equipment

The city of Blaine’s public works department is establishing a fleet replacement program to help guide the maintenance and replacement of its aging vehicles and equipment. As part of the … more

Girls wrestlers have big week at home scramble, Puyallup tournament

At the Viking Girls Invitational wrestling tournament on January 24, Genesis Vazquez and Rayanne Mutchler placed for the first time at a major tournament, leading the Blaine girls wrestling team to … more

Gavino Rodriguez gets big win, Blaine looking to tournament season

With a few wrestlers missing, Gavino Rodriguez led Blaine wrestling to a sixth place finish out of 17 teams at the 32nd Annual Lynden Tournament on January 25. Rodriguez, wrestling up a weight … more

In other sports...

Boys Basketball Blaine suffered a close loss to Mount Baker on January 23 at home, with a final score of 61–56, and lost to Anacortes 69–57 on January 28, also at home. The … more

Water usage rose due to frigid weather, broken pipes

Water usage in Birch Bay rose significantly as pipes that froze during the recent spell of frigid weather thawed and cracked in subsequent days. Temperatures in Birch Bay reached a low of 12.7 … more

Blaine mapped out in new canvas mural at Hill’s Chevron

The once blank exterior of the Chevron gas station on Peace Portal Drive now helps put Blaine on the map as a destination thanks to an artistic collaboration between gas station owner Mike Hill and … more

New sourdough business, Anna’s @BreadinBlaine, comes to town

Years of culinary experience and one grandfather’s recipe have prepared Mark and Anna Johnson to launch their sourdough business in Blaine. Anna’s @BreadinBlaine is an Instagram … more

Southbound crossings into Blaine down, but by less than two percent

In December, 675,550 total passengers and pedestrians crossed southbound into Blaine at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings, according to data from Western Washington … more

Local historical society envisioned for Blaine

The Birch Bay Historical Society will be meeting at the Blaine Library on Monday, February 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is being organized by Jim Zell from Blaine and Patrick Alesse from Birch … more

Smuggler’s Inn owner’s trial postponed until at least the fall

The trial of Bob Boule, the owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Blaine who is alleged to have helped people enter Canada illegally, has been postponed. Boule’s trial in … more

Semiahmoo Resort hosting bartending competition on February 4

Semiahmoo Resort will be hosting a bartending competition on Tuesday, February 4 as part of Bellingham Cocktail Week. The Cut/Off Bartending Competition, modeled after the television show … more

Arts & Jazz fundraiser to feature musical performances and auction

Now in its 23rd year, the annual Arts & Jazz fundraiser will feature musical performances and an auction on Saturday, February 1 in the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. Funds raised at the event … more
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