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Road Rules: Has striping paint changed?

Question: Has road striping paint changed? When I’m driving at night or in the rain it’s tough to see the lines. It doesn’t seem as reflective as it used to be. Answer: … more

Boating safety for a happy and carefree summer

It’s National Safe Boating week, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is urging the public to learn basic water safety before boating season begins on the Puget Sound. In a May 20 press … more

Letters to The Editor: May 23-29, 2024

The Editor: Thank you for the excellent article “CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border.” I beg you to keep following up on this crazy plan from the CDC. … more

Obituary: Michaele Sharon (Finley) Hansen

Michaele Sharon (Finley) Hansen August 7, 1934 – May 15, 2024   Michaele was born to Archie and Dagmar (Gudbranson) Finley in Bellingham. The family moved to the Birch Bay … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 23-29, 2024

May 11, 10:06 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Baldwin Place. May 12, 7:52 a.m.: Fraud on 3rd Street. May 12, 2:34 p.m.: Harassment on Sandwood Lane. May 13, 4:12 a.m.: Suspicious … more

Sheriff's Reports: May 23-29, 2024

May 10, 2:53 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Yellow Fin Court. May 10, 3:36 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident on Harborview Road. May 10, 9:08 p.m.: Trouble with subject on Dean Drive. May … more

McFrugal’s Discount Outlet opens in Blaine

McFrugal’s Discount Outlet, a discount closeout retailer, held a soft opening May 14 in Blaine.  McFrugal’s sells apparel, outdoor gear, hardware, toys, household goods, linen … more

CDC to put tight restrictions on dogs traveling across the border

Barring some response from elected federal officials, the CDC will be implementing new rules about bringing dogs into the country by land, sea or air from anywhere in the world. This will include … more

Man sues Birch Bay Waterslides for serious injury on slide

A Skagit County man who spent nearly two weeks in intensive care after being injured going down a faulty slide at Birch Bay Waterslides last August has sued the water park for negligence. The water … more

Nevarez and Griffin head to state, 22 head to track and field bi-districts

Track and Field Blaine track and field competed well in the Northwest Conference 1A District Championships at Lynden Christian on May 8 and 10, with 22 athletes qualifying for the District 1/2 … more

Northern lights make rare showing above Blaine

A rare category 5 solar storm gave people in north Whatcom County the opportunity to view a colorful display of lights on May 10. The northern lights photographed from Point Roberts show hues of … more

Spring block party coming to downtown Blaine

An all-day spring block party will fill the streets of downtown Blaine on Saturday, May 18. Blaine Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event from noon to 8 p.m. The spring party will be … more

Candidates file to run for public positions

As election season nears, a slate of candidates has filed for offices to represent north Whatcom County residents. Below is a list of some candidates who decided to run in the August 2024 … more

Blaine Planning Commission changes downtown parking recommendation

Blaine Planning Commission made revisions to its downtown residential parking recommendation for city council during its May 9 meeting and planned to hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. May 15 to vote … more

Oh bear, they're back!

Several Blaine residents have recently reported seeing a mother black bear and her offspring wandering around Giles Road, just north of Custer. The sightings come after a black bear and two cubs were … more

KMRE Radio to host fundraiser to expand into Blaine, Birch Bay

Bellingham-based community radio station KMRE will hold its first pledge drive from Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19. Funds donated from the community will go toward the station’s goal of … more

Veronica North headlines Wild Buffalo

Birch Bay singer-songwriter Veronica North will take center stage at Bellingham’s popular music venue, the Wild Buffalo, on Thursday, May 23. The concert, only for those over 21 years old, … more
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