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Relay for world peace to stop at Peace Arch

Coined by event organizers as history’s largest peace torch relay, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run will make a stop at the Peace Arch at noon Wednesday, June 26. The public is … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 20-26, 2024

June 1, 9:12 a.m.: Burglary on H Street. June 1, 2:11 p.m.: Hit and run on Peace Portal Drive. June 1, 4:13 p.m.: Burglary on Quail Run. June 3, 11:34 a.m.: Sex crime (no rape) on H … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 20-26, 2024

June 8, 6:11 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Sandcastle Drive. June 8, 10:00 p.m.: Shots on Titan Terrace. June 8, 10:14 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Yellow Fin Court. June 9, … more

Letters to The Editor: June 20-26, 2024

The Editor: On the morning of Wednesday, June 12, I collided with a deer while driving through Blaine. My SUV was heavily damaged and inoperable following the collision. Blaine Police Department … more

Obituary: Carole Jean Liebert

Carole Jean Liebert November 26,1942 – June 14, 2024   Carole Jean Liebert passed away on June 14, 2024 at the age of 81. Carole was the youngest of 11 children born to … more

Swimming advisory lifted in Birch Bay

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) Department has rescinded its no swimming advisory for Birch Bay beach and tidelands north of Birch Bay State Park, as of June 13. The beach … more

Gap in switch points believed to have caused train derailment

A train that derailed in Custer late at night June 4 appears to have been caused by a gap in switch points, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Warren Flatau, FRA deputy … more

Blaine City Council approves parking changes

Blaine City Council recently approved a proposal that will give developers the option to have reduced downtown residential parking requirements in exchange for paying the city a fee for … more

Balfour’s Closet to continue without the namesake teacher

Oftentimes, a good idea starts out small. For retiring Blaine High School Spanish teacher Ann Balfour, her good idea started with a simple clothes rack of a half-dozen prom dresses in the back … more

Swimming advisory issued north of Birch Bay State Park

Whatcom County Health and Community Services Department (WCHCS) has put a swimming advisory in place for Birch Bay beach and tidelands north of Birch Bay State Park after high levels of fecal matter … more

Larsen visits Blaine anchor chain manufacturer

Congressman Rick Larsen (D-WA) toured Lister Chain and Forge in Blaine on June 7. Lister is the exclusive manufacturer of ship anchors and chains for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, which … more

Whatcom County auditor verifies Initiative 2024-01 petition, clearing way for November ballots

Initiative 2024-01, which would repeal a Whatcom County childcare tax, has successfully submitted the required number of petition signatures to appear in November 5 general election, according to the … more

Whatcom County Council roundup ....

The latest from Whatcom County Council ... County applies for state grant for Birch Bay Beach Park On June 4, Whatcom County Council unanimously approved a resolution to make a grant … more

Whatcom County Council to hold hearing on BBWARM rate proposal

Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase rates and change the funding structure in Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management (BBWARM) District at   … more

Road Rules: Leaving a child unattended in the car

Question: I don’t know what the Washington state law is, but I watched a police program, where the state and city were unknown, that said a child of six years old can be left unattended in a … more

Student talent on display at Evening of the Arts

Blaine High School student talent was on full display at the Evening of the Arts on May 30. The event had choir, jazz band and drama performances as well as art exhibits and awards from teachers. more

Blaine High School Recognition Night 2024

Scholarship Recipients   Blaine Scholarship Foundation – Koen Alexander, Myca Andruscavage, Emersyn Bakker, Amelia Berkeley, Sabrina Boczek, Isabella Clark, Ryleigh Clark, Noah … more
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