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East Blaine residents voice opposition to city council on manufactured home parks

About 40 east Blaine residents let Blaine City Council know they opposed a proposed change to city code that would allow large manufactured home parks in east Blaine. The residents packed into … more

State approves Birch Bay library express scope change

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) will move forward with plans to renovate the Vogt family homestead into a library express after Washington state legislature approved the project’s … more

Town hall on opioid use in Birch Bay, Blaine

A town hall on opioid use in Birch Bay and Blaine will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at the Performing Arts Center, 975 H Street. The community group Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives (BBT) will … more

Sports roundup: Blaine spring sports close in on playoffs

For some, regular season spring sports action wraps up this week. And with playoffs approaching, Blaine softball, boys soccer and baseball all look like favorites at districts. Baseball Blaine … more

The Plover undergoes repairs more involved than original restoration

With the historic Plover ferry undergoing repairs more extensive than its original restoration in the mid-’90s, the ferry’s captain and shipwright are working against the clock to make it … more

Candidate filing week coming up

Those interested in running for public office will need to keep track of the filing period coming up. The election division in the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office will be accepting applications … more

Whatcom County Home and Garden Show slated for this weekend

The largest home and garden show north of Seattle is returning for its 42nd year the last weekend of April.  The Building Industry Association of Whatcom County’s (BIAWC) Whatcom County … more

Shewmake’s resolution honors Sikh community

State senator Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) sponsored a resolution honoring the Sikh community for Vaisakhi festival that the senate passed on April 14.  Vaisakhi celebrates the spring … more

Washington legislature fails to pass new drug law, special session is likely

State lawmakers have until July to pass a new drug possession statute in response to a 2021 Supreme Court decision that invalidated the old law. Since the legislature failed to pass a compromise bill … more

Bellingham Bike Swap scheduled for Sunday, May 7

Bellingham’s Shifting Gears nonprofit is putting on its annual Bellingham Bike Swap at Boundary Bay Brewery’s alley and beer garden Sunday, May 7. The Bellingham Bike Swap offers community … more

Parks and rec district hosts first daughter’s choice dance

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) hosted its first daughter’s choice dance at the Birch Bay Activity Center on April 22. Young girls wore their best dresses and brought … more

Obituary: Lukas Andrés Liechty 

Lukas Andrés Liechty  March 29, 2023 – April 17, 2023 Lukas Andrés Liechty (Baby Warrior) was born to Jason and Sarah Liechty on March 29, 2023 at just over 24 weeks … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: April 27-May 3, 2023

Apr. 14, 8:59 p.m.: Assist citizen on Peace Portal Drive. Apr. 15, 10:53 a.m.: Subject stop on H Street. Apr. 15, 11:03 a.m.: Welfare check on Martin Street. Apr. 15, 1:29 p.m.: Property … more

Obituary: Sharon Rose Neem

Sharon Rose Neem March 1, 1941 – April 19, 2023 Sharon Neem of Camano Island, WA passed away of heart failure April 19, 2023, in Bellingham, with her entire family by her side. She was 82 … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 27-May 3, 2023

Apr. 17, 10:38 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden and Harborview roads. Apr. 17, 11:22 a.m.: Fraud on Deltop Drive. Apr. 17, 12:07 p.m.: Trouble with a customer on Birch Bay … more

Letters to The Editor: April 27-May 3, 2023

The Editor: Driving by the senior center, I was excited to see the new golden siding on the building front. It looked really well with the white and gray trim and gave the building some snap. … more

Survey open on Birch Bay incorporation

Community organizers who have posted a survey to gauge Birch Bay residents’ interest in incorporation are looking for feedback through Monday, May 8.  Birch Bay native Matt Berry … more

City of Blaine no longer pursuing TIF district

The city of Blaine and east Blaine developers are no longer pursuing a tax-increment financing district (TIF) to fund infrastructure needed for upcoming housing development. City manager Michael … more
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