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5 ways seniors can get moving

People of all ages are encouraged to be physically active, and that includes seniors.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says seniors ages 65 and older should aim for at least … more

Fraud is stealing billions from Americans. Here’s how seniors fight back

Fraud cost Americans $16 billion in 2025 — the highest on record, according to the most recent figures from the Federal Trade Commission. That’s a 25% jump over the previous year, the … more

Blaine book review: “Atmosphere”

Until the late 1970s, U.S. space exploration was an exclusively male field. That changed in 1978 with the Space Shuttle program; the new mission specialist position allowed women without military jet … more

News in brief

Blaine Police are asking residents who had DeWalt hand-held tools stolen before April 23 to come forward after officers recovered a large cache of stolen property while serving a search warrant at a … more

Blaine High students, and their robot, battle other teams at tech conference

Two Blaine High Schoolers placed in the top 16 at the 2026 National Technology Student Association Conference in Washington, D.C., June 22 through June 26.  Junior Andrew Baer and senior … more

Letters to the Editor: July 2-8, 2026

The Editor: It’s been two decades since voters approved a levy rate increase for Fire District 21 (North Whatcom Fire and Rescue) and its emergency response services. Since then, the … more

Catch a movie under the stars this summer

Movie lovers and outdoorsy folk alike can enjoy the upcoming series of outdoor movies in the grassy area across from Hill’s Chevron at 568 Peace Portal Drive, hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival celebrates 25th anniversary

Blaine Harbor Music Festival is gearing up for its 25th annual summer festival and camp, which runs this year from Sunday, July 12, through Saturday, July 18.  It originally began in 2000 … more

What to know so far about Blaine’s goals for new library, housing and childcare

The city wants to enter into a partnership with a developer to bring a larger library, multifamily housing and childcare to downtown Blaine. Wednesday, July 8, is the submission deadline for the … more

As we celebrate Independence Day, a reminder: ‘There is no democracy without journalism’ 

Currently, I live with a view of the Muckleshoot Casino and see its fireworks displays advertising their “Boom City” and heralding their upcoming end-of-June fireworks. With Independence Day and … more

Road Rules: Explaining the state’s new e-bike, e-motorcycle law

Question: I’ve seen headlines saying that the laws for e-bikes have changed and now a bunch of e-bikes are illegal. Can you explain all of these changes? Answer: The headlines are only partly … more

Join volunteer efforts to clean up Birch Bay berm on July 5

Mark your calendar for a final Fourth of July weekend event: the annual July 5 beach cleanup starting at 9 a.m. at Birch Bay Beach Park. Due to the growing amount of litter left on the beach … more

Secretary of state responds to Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots

Washington voters will see no change to the state’s long-standing vote-by-mail rules after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that … more

Plover ferry set to open for what could be its final season

The historic Plover ferry will begin what could potentially be its final touring season on Friday, July 3. The Plover, built in 1944, has been used as a tourist attraction since the 1990s, … more

After 11 years, Border Town Pizza welcomes new owners

Community staple Border Town Pizza is under new ownership as of June 1.  Previous owners Laura Massaro and daughter Kara have passed the reins to Tami and Kamal Bhachu after 11 years to … more

See a cute seal pup on your beach outing? Stay back

This summer, you may encounter more than shells, seaweed and sand on a stroll along the beach. It’s currently pupping season in the Pacific Northwest, so seal pup sightings become increasingly … more

In the garden with Kelle: Composting, it’s complicated   

Mother Nature seems to have it all sorted out. The leaves fall onto the soil as winter begins and they pile up. Scooting quickly about the garden and yard, settling under bushes and against fences, … more

After more than a decade, CAP president to step down

Blaine Community Assistance Program President Dan DeMent announced he will step down from his leadership role after 14 years in the position, effective June 30.  DeMent said in an email … more

Border Patrol shoots Everson man in leg during June 16 arrest near border

A U.S. Border Patrol agent shot a 39-year-old Everson man in the leg on June 16 near the U.S.-Canada border during an alleged struggle for a gun in the man’s waistband, according to a complaint … more
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