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BHS freshman leads chess team at state tournament

Blaine High School freshman Carson Roesch led the chess team at the state tournament in Stanwood, going undefeated and winning First Team All Star. Twenty-six teams traveled across the state to … more

Mural project finds downtown location at corner of H and 3rd streets

The city of Blaine’s downtown mural project secured its first mural location on the side of North Whatcom Law’s building at 289 H Street. After months of outreach to businesses, the city … more

Masks become optional for Blaine students and staff

Blaine students and staff showed up to school without masks for the first time in two years March 14 as the Washington state indoor mask mandate was lifted March 12. While masks will be optional for … more

Blaine City Council raises cremation rates after 5-year lull

Blaine City Council recently approved recommendations from the parks and cemetery board to raise cremation burial rates from $100 to $500. The 400-percent increase in cremation fees, updated in the … more

Spanish, English and American explorers influence Birch Bay names

Captains of Spanish ships from Acapulco and San Blas, Spanish west coast ports in Mexico, were in this area in 1791 and 1792. They named the following: • Birch Bay – was named … more

Community support pours in after Terrill Drive fire

Community support has poured in for the Birch Bay home that was considered a total loss after it caught on fire earlier this month, while a fundraiser has started for a neighboring mobile home also … more

Over 350 low-income Blaine and Birch Bay households eligible for discounted internet and mobile services

Getting connected to affordable internet and mobile services may become easier for several hundred Blaine area households. Comcast announced March 1 that over 350 Blaine and Birch Bay homes can … more

Public works conducts temporary repairs to Marine Park shoreline

Blaine Public Works Department conducted temporary repairs to Blaine Marine Park shoreline to repair damage from last year’s January king tide storm that eroded sections of the beach. Strong … more

BP Cherry Point donates $100,000 to Whatcom County boys and girls club

BP Cherry Point Refinery recently donated $100,000 to the Whatcom County Boys and Girls Club (WCBGC) to assist its fundraising campaign in licensed childcare. “We’ve had a shortage of … more

Road Rules: The headlight dilemma

Question: I have noticed a high number of cars and trucks without their lights on in bad weather. But here’s the thing: About 75 percent of them are black, dark blue, dark gray – the … more

Obituary: Sherry Paul Cline

Sherry Paul Cline May 22, 1932 – March 7, 2022 Sadly our mom, Sherry Paul Cline, 89, of Ferndale, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 7, 2022.  Sherry was born to Paul … more

Letters to The Editor: March 17-23, 2022

The Editor My brother died today. As with most deaths, the loss is directed at those close friends and family. It is at those times that memories – good and bad – are replayed in … more

Obituary: Lydia Marie Lopez

Lydia Marie Lopez April 3, 1937 – February 12, 2022 On February 12, 2022, Lydia Lopez, of Blaine, passed away surrounded by her daughters and granddaughters at the age of 84. … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 17-23, 2022

Feb. 26, 5:40 p.m.: Parking problem on Holeman Avenue. Feb. 27, 12:14 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Bay Road. Feb. 27, 4:25 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. Feb. 27, 6:27 … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: March 17-23, 2022

March 5, 4:11 p.m.: Handicap parking violation on H Street. March 5, 9:25 p.m.: Driving under the influence on Peace Portal Drive. March 6, 9:36 a.m.: Assault on 99th Street. March 6, 10:58 … more

Ukrainian invasion hits home for local residents

A 10-hour flight from Kiev,  local residents of Ukrainian descent are feeling the heavy impact from Russia’s nearly two-week invasion of Ukraine. Dolores Jordan, 83, sits in her kitchen … more

Birch Bay homes lost in fire

A Birch Bay home in the 7500 block of Terrill Drive was considered a total loss after it caught fire March 6. Flames jumped to an adjoining residence, creating significant damage. North Whatcom … more

Blaine man sentenced to 10 years for 2020 border drug bust

An Abbotsford Provincial Court judge sentenced Blaine resident Zacchary Marcus Scott Hecock to 10 years in prison for smuggling 436 pounds of methamphetamine into Canada.  At the time of the … more
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