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WSDOT reopens North Cascades Highway

State Highway 20, which connects Whatcom and Skagit counties with eastern Washington, reopened May 10 after Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) crews worked for six weeks to clear … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 15-21, 2022

Dec. 2, 1:38 p.m.: Junk vehicle on Harvey Road. Dec. 2, 12:34 p.m.: Trespass on E Street. Dec. 3, 1:24 a.m.: Misdemeanor assault on A Street. Dec. 3, noon: Assist citizen on H … more

Blaine Police Department: May 4-10, 2023

Apr. 21, 1:38 p.m.: Property found on H Street. Apr. 21, 8:24 p.m.: Trespass on 3rd Street. Apr. 21, 12:52 p.m.: Domestic verbal on D Street. Apr. 22, 6 p.m.: Custodial interference on … more

Council tables vote on additional Plover funds

Blaine City Council voted 5-0 to postpone voting on an additional $58,000 to finish the restoration and maintenance of the historic Plover passenger ferry on August 14. Council plans to revisit the … more

2023 Year in Review: Sen. Sharon Shewmake

It’s been an honor to work in the state senate with so many others on behalf of Whatcom County. Nobody does this work alone and we have much to be proud of in 2023. In the budget process, … more

Paraeducators and supporters rally for fair wages at WA Capitol

Bus drivers, custodians and cafeteria workers stood outside of the Capitol with signs that read: “Living wages for ESPs!” and “I’m a paraprofessional, my heart is full, but my … more

Baseball and boys soccer bow out in district playoffs, softball wins big

Baseball Blaine baseball had the toughest path through the District 1/2 1A tournament after finishing the regular season third in the Northwest Conference (NWC) 1A standings. Blaine needed a win … more

Peace Arch Montessori opens in Blaine

By Steve Guntli   Blaine’s first Montessori preschool opened its doors in late September, giving parents the opportunity to explore a unique early-learning … more

TouchStone Behavioral Health to hold open house

By Alyssa Pitcher TouchStone Behavioral Health is the only mental health clinic serving the community of Blaine. The practice provides counseling and therapy services for all … more

WSDOT tips for driving in harsh weather

With winter on its way, now is the time to be sure you and your vehicle are prepared for snow and ice. The keys to a safe, stress-free winter driving season: slow down, ensure … more

Mitchell Road bridge to close for repairs

By Steve Guntli The I-5 overpass at Mitchell Avenue will close over the summer in order for the city to make some needed repairs. The bridge will be beginning on … more

Are you up for the #BookBrainChallenge?

By Stefanie Donahue Thanks to a recent campaign led by the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS), folks all the way from Bellingham to Blaine are donning books on their heads while … more

Letters to the editor: March 23-29

The Editor: What was once a beautiful drive from Blaine to Bellingham is no longer possible. Has anyone else noticed the increasing accumulation of trash along I-5 over the past … more

Everson Elementary students take a field trip to Semiahmoo

By Stefanie Donahue Inquisitive fourth graders from Everson Elementary got the chance to hop aboard the historic Plover ferry, visit the Alaska Packers Association Cannery … more

How to incorporate exercise into your life

A sedentary lifestyle can have a serious impact on one’s health. In fact, too much sitting can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. In a study … more

City’s legislative agenda for 2018 session prioritizes infrastructure

By Stefanie Donahue In anticipation of the 2018 legislative session beginning in January, Blaine City Council voted for state lawmakers to prioritize two major infrastructure … more

Healthy Youth Coalition outlines goals at meeting

By Oliver Lazenby At its most recent meeting on February 15, the Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition outlined how local groups could come together to tackle youth mental health … more

Blaine Harbor boating festival takes place this Saturday

By Stefanie Donahue Boaters can learn about overboard rescue, boat electrics, marina maneuvering and much more at the SeaSkills Boating Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, … more

U-Pick season in full swing in Whatcom County

By Stefanie Donahue Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are among the many fruits that are ripe for the picking in Whatcom County. As such, many farms have opened U-Pick … more

Blaine Library celebrates 30 years in its current home

Volunteer effort culminated in library opening in 1988 By Oliver Lazenby From microfiche to the Internet, cassette tapes to digital downloads, the Blaine Library has … more
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