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Four suspects arrested for two late-night burglaries in Custer area

Four suspects were arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail in relation to two burglaries that were committed during the early morning hours of December 3. Shortly after midnight on December … more

City of Blaine to spend $140,000 on new signage for visitors

The city of Blaine will spend up to $140,000 as part of a county-wide signage program intended to help tourists and visitors find their way to various attractions within the city. At their … more

Blaine Police Department reports: December 2-5, 2019

December 2, 9:54 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers responded to a reported theft of services in the 1300 block of H Street. The complainant did not want to pursue charges but wanted the … more

Southbound border crossings into Blaine down three percent from last year

In October 2019, the most recent month with available data, 645,299 people crossed the border southbound into Blaine. That’s about 3.3 percent less than the same month in 2018, when 667,505 … more

Coastal weather warning issued for Whatcom County

A coastal weather warning has been issued for Whatcom County by the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a gale warning from 8:15 a.m. today … more

Valentina Morrison

April 30, 1930 – Nov. 12, 2019 Valentina Morrison, age 89, of Bellingham and Birch Bay, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2019. Arrangements pending, www.sigsfuneralservices.com. more

Truck suspected in hit and run that caused fire, power outage

Blaine police are investigating after a vehicle collided with electrical equipment in the Cost Cutter plaza and left the scene without reporting the accident. The hit and run collision caused a fire … more

CAP launches effort to build new clothing bank

The Community Assistance Program (CAP), a non-profit organization supported by local churches, hopes to construct a new building for its clothing bank, which is currently housed in a shipping … more

'Shellebrate' oysters and clean waters at upcoming event

At the upcoming Blaine event celebrating healthy waters and fresh shellfish harvest, attendees can enjoy free oyster samples courtesy of the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company. The fourth annual … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s son passes away due to injuries from crash

William John Elfo, 28, the son of Whatcom County sheriff Bill Elfo, passed away on November 28 due to complications from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred last December. … more

Letters to the Editor: December 5-11, 2019

The Editor: I just wanted to thank the management and staff of the Blaine Public Works Department. There are too many names to list, but Ravyn, Leroy, Debbie and Sam all quickly come to mind. … more

Most Whatcom County beaches reopen for shellfish harvest

Recreational shellfish harvest closures have been lifted on most Whatcom County beaches following a drop in biotoxin levels. Closures have been lifted on all county beaches except Bellingham … more

BHS girls basketball hopes to be competitive despite low turnout

Just 13 Blaine High School girls are in the basketball program this year, but three out of five starters from last year’s varsity team are back and they should be competitive despite the low … more

With speed and aggression, boys basketball aims to continue upward path

Last year, the Blaine High School boys varsity basketball team had its best season since 2016, finishing with an 8–13 overall record. This year, its team is relatively young but with returning … more

Day-to-Day Dance hosting grand opening celebration in new studio

Day-to-Day Dance, a Blaine studio that offers dance classes for children and wellness classes for adults, will be hosting a grand opening celebration at its new location in the Cost Cutter plaza. … more

How to manage holiday stress

Holidays are joyful times, but they can also be stressful, and stress rarely brings out the best in us. If there’s a “Scrooge” in your life – or if you feel a bit … more

Two Blaine churches relocating

Two Blaine churches, Christ the King Community Church and Life Impact Church, will soon be moving to new locations within the city. As of Sunday, December 8, Blaine’s Christ the King … more

Final city council meeting for Jaime Arnett

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon presented a plaque of appreciation to Jaime Arnett at Blaine City Council’s November 25 meeting. It was the final council meeting for Arnett, who was appointed on … more
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