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Birch Bay book club review: “Jackdaws” by Ken Follett

This World War ll spy thriller takes place a few weeks before D-Day. It centers around a group of women instrumental in helping the Allied war effort and the German officer pursuing them.   … more

WCSO shares tips during National Preparedness Month this September

Professionals and volunteers who respond to emergencies – from fires to flooding – prepare year-round to act quickly to lessen the impact of disasters on the people, property, economy and … more

9/11 memorial planned under the Peace Arch

 Motorcyclists, dignitaries, and cross-border first responders will meet under the Peace Arch at 11 a.m. Monday, September 11 to remember those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks. … more

​​Road Rules: When can police vehicles speed?

Question: Is it lawful for police vehicles to exceed posted speed limits without having their emergency signals activated? Answer: Years ago in a former career I was a freshly minted deputy … more

Whatcom County Council discusses BBWARM, new Lummi ferry funding

Whatcom County Council held only one meeting over the month of August, on August 8. The council discussed a swath of issues facing the region, and a few issues pertaining directly to Blaine, Birch … more

Our moonshot: Eliminate the kidney transplant waitlist

  Kidney failure, also known as End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), is a difficult road under the best of circumstances. For kidney failure patients living in Blaine, Birch Bay, Semiahmoo, Point … more

Mount Baker Foundation to host live kidney donation forum

Mount Baker Foundation (MBF) will host a living kidney donation forum at the Squalicum Boathouse from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, September 10. Kidney donors and recipients will speak on their … more

Letters to The Editor: September 7-13, 2023

The Editor: Ahoy there, good citizens of Blaine! In case you have wondered whether ‘tis true or not, pirates are indeed alive and well in Drayton Harbor. Yes, with all the crab they steal … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: September 7-13, 2023

August 12, 7:50 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Cedar Street August 25, 3:16 p.m.: Burglary on H Street. August 26, 6:44 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Harrison Avenue. August 27, 11:50 a.m.: … more

What to eat and when? These tips from a PeaceHealth dietitian can fine-tune your race plan

 Are you planning to run the Bellingham Bay Marathon or another long-distance race? We asked PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center dietitian Victoria Witrak, RD, for advice on the right fuel to … more

Sheriff's Reports, September 7-13, 2023

August 16, 7:41 a.m.: Trespass cold call on Birch Bay Drive August 30, 4:00 a.m.: DUI on Harborview and Forsberg Roads.  August 30, 2:44 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Seashell … more

Obituary: Boris Romanowsky

Boris Romanowsky May 25, 1958 – August 25, 2023   Boris Romanowsky passed away on August 25, 2023, at age 65. There are no words that can fully and adequately describe … more

Obituary: Todd Jeffcoat

Todd Jeffcoat June 12, 1965 - July 23, 2023 Todd passed away in the early morning hours of July 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, CA. He lived in … more

Obituary: Harald Erik Pfeil

Harald Erik Pfeil   August 27, 1926 – September 2, 2023     Harald Erik Pfeil was born in Denmark on August 27, 1926 to Carl and Christine Pfeil. Harald … more

Man seriously injured at Birch Bay Waterslides

A man who sustained a serious injury at Birch Bay Waterslides on August 25 was transported to the hospital for treatment. The water park has closed for the remainder of the season.   The … more

Borderite fall sports preview: New coaches, new goals

A lot has changed for the coaching staff of Blaine High School athletics, especially this fall. New coaches Andy Olson (football) and Roberto Aguilera (cross country) hope to elevate and enliven … more
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