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Plover passes U.S. Coast Guard inspection

United States Coast Guard lieutenant jg Sean Hill conducts the annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry on September 18. Richard Sturgill, founding director of Drayton Harbor … more

Volunteers hosting Peace Arch State Park fundraiser

Peace Arch State Park. Photo by Mathew Roland By Stefanie Donahue An upcoming open house aims to raise money for a variety of improvement projects at Peace State Arch Park. It’s the first big … more

Family Service Center provides everything from school supplies to clean socks

By Oliver Lazenby For many students, new clothes and a backpack filled with fresh school supplies add excitement to the beginning of the school year. But not … more

Athletes make strides on cross country teams

Blaine freshman Eleeshiyah Faulkner was the first Blaine athlete across the finish line at Blaine’s home cross country meet at Peace Arch State Park on September 12. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By … more

Watch out for poison hemlock

Poison hemlock can be identified by spotted, purple markings on its stalks. The plants resemble wild carrot, also called Queen Anne’s Lace, and can kill humans, livestock and wildlife if ingested. … more

Letters to the Editor: September 20-26

The Editor: Starbucks, please shut off your propane fireplace. In our age of climate change, we do not need you needlessly pumping carbon dioxide into the air. I’m sure you could … more

Blaine offense tries mightily to overcome Lynden Christian

Blaine wide receiver Derek Machula scrambles around Lynden Christian’s defense in the second quarter at Blaine High School. Lynden Christian won 14–3. Photo by Janell Kortlever By Oliver Lazenby … more

‘Loads of Love’ helps people afford laundry in Blaine

Christ Episcopal Church volunteers are helping the community one laundry load at a time. Under the name ‘Loads of Love,’ volunteers on a five-person committee at the church pay … more

How to care for your senior dog

While many have heard the rule that a human year equals seven dog years, the reality isn’t that simple. Size and breed play roles in determining a dog’s age equivalent. According … more

Potential threats to pets in your yard

Pets love to roam free, and homeowners with outdoor space often let their pets get some exercise and play time in their backyards. While it’s important for pets like dogs and even some cats to get … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: August 19-23

August 19, 9:00 p.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Holiday Drive. August 19, 10:34 p.m.: Music on Birch Drive. August 19, 11:37 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Harborview … more

Barrie Edwin Fleming Hull

December 20, 1933 - August 30, 2018 Barrie Edwin Fleming Hull was born December 20, 1933 to George and Jean (MacCormick) Monger in Vancouver BC. He passed away on August 30th just … more

Lawrence Douglas Simpson

July 22, 1928 – September 10, 2018 It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Lawrence Simpson, age 90, our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was … more

Blaine Police Department reports: September 11-16

All law enforcement incidents are reviewed on a daily basis by the Blaine chief of police. Depending on the nature of the incident, the chief directs police personnel to conduct a follow-up … more

FEMA recognizes Blaine resident

  Blaine resident Teagan Grabish, l., in addition to two other students from Washington, Ritusha Samal, c., and Gabrielle Karber, r., was selected to be part … more

Tickets available for crab feed

Feast on Dungeness crab at the Bellingham SeaFeast this Friday and Saturday, September 21-22. While both days are packed with events, the crab feed is held at the dining pavilion at … more

Salmon fishing season ending

Anglers in marine area 7 can fish for salmon until the end of the day on Sunday, September 30, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Marine area 7 encompasses … more

Burn ban lifted in parts of the county

Cooler temperatures and rainy weather have brought an ease on restrictions for outdoor burning in some unincorporated areas of Whatcom County. Starting on September 14, the Whatcom … more

Hundreds attend 9/11 memorial

First responders from the United States and Canada marked the 17th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks at a ceremony at Peace Arch Park. Several dignitaries were present, … more

New eco-friendly business opens in downtown Blaine

Visitors speak with staff, including general manager Christy Lonquist pictured right. Photos by Louise Mugar Rawganique offers natural fiber clothing, organic home products and a vegan cafe By … more
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