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Blaine power outage forces Peace Arch border to close for over an hour

A power outage that impacted swaths of Blaine for over two hours on Saturday, August 12 forced U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to shut down the Peace Arch border crossing until power was … more

Library supporters organize Blaine jazz events August 18-19

Jazz fans have two upcoming opportunities to learn about and listen to jazz, thanks to a pair of free events library supporters are putting on for the community on Friday, August 18 and Saturday, … more

Upcoming art studio tour to highlight Blaine, Birch Bay artists

A weekend celebrating Blaine and Birch Bay’s broad artistic talent returns for its second year Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27. The event, formally known as The Wave, will kick off … more

Derby Day, Summer Fun in the Park to end summer with family fun

The Blaine and Birch Bay communities will end summer on a high note with two family events, Derby Day and Summer Fun in the Park, on Saturday, August 26.  Derby Day, previously known as … more

Home Farm hosts Sunflowers and Songs

Home Farm hosted an evening of live music and celebration of blooming sunflowers on the evening of August 12. The event, called Songs and Sunflowers, featured music from Veronica North for … more

Whatcom County food system plan aims for ‘seed to table’ change

A 10-year plan for future development of Whatcom County’s food system was approved unanimously at the July 25 Whatcom County Council meeting.  Over four years of planning, community … more

Custer welcomes new postmaster

A new postmaster has been appointed for the U.S. Post Office in Custer. Susan Sullivan started the postmaster position after working nearly a decade at the Custer post office, according to a … more

Road Rules: Construction zone speed limits

Question: In a construction zone with a speed limit of say 35 mph, where the speed limit is normally 55, once through the construction when does the speed limit change back to 55? Is it at the … more

Letters to The Editor: August 17-23, 2023

The Editor: How Birch Bay’s registered voter residents get to decide on incorporation is important.  In 2008 the feasibility study that’s often cited by the Political … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 17-23, 2023

August 8, 8:08 a.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street August 8, 8:23 p.m.: Missing child on Birch Bay Drive August 8, 9:08 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Bruce Road August 9, 7:15 a.m.: … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 17-23, 2023

August 4, 7:35 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Peace Portal Drive August 5, 4:06 p.m.: Fireworks on Mitchell Avenue August 5, 4:08 p.m.: Fireworks on Alder Street August 5, 9:17 p.m.: … more

Obituary: John Tichelaar

John Tichelaar November 13, 1952 – April 19, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Tichelaar, “Frenchie”, after a battle with lung … more

Obituary: JoAnn Faye (Walstrom) Galbraith

JoAnn Faye (Walstrom) Galbraith February 8, 1936 – August 7, 2023 JoAnn Faye (Walstrom) Galbraith was born February 8, 1936, in Bellingham to Ernest and Winnifred (Roberts) Walstrom. … more

Family files wrongful death lawsuit for Point Roberts couple who died from CO poisoning

The children of Gail Amundsen and Murray Church have filed a lawsuit against Whatcom County and several companies alleging negligence resulting in the wrongful deaths of the couple due to carbon … more

Northwest Steam Society hosts 50th public meet

Enthusiasts from the Northwest Steam Society are gathering their fleet of boats and historical memorabilia at Blaine Harbor for their 50th anniversary celebration of all things steam, Friday, August … more

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival and Pirate Daze 2023

Drayton Harbor Maritime Festival brought an in-argh-uably good time to Blaine Harbor on August 5 and 6. Pirate Daze, hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2), offered kids … more

Birch Bay incorporation survey open to residents surrounding urban growth area

Just months after the first Birch Bay governance survey was released to the public, another survey has opened to include input from unincorporated residents just outside of the Birch Bay urban growth … more
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