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New exhibit at senior center showcases the art of aging

What began as an idea at a community meeting, Marie Eaton of the Palliative Care Institute and artist Sarah Lane created a traveling exhibit to show the experiences of older adults in Whatcom … more

Birch Bay beekeeper named 2021 beekeeper of the year by statewide organization

A Birch Bay beekeeper received a statewide award for her dedication to protecting honeybees from the Asian giant hornet. Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA), a nonprofit focused on … more

Girls basketball beats Mount Baker with late basket in first round, other winter sports post-season action

Blaine girls basketball defeated Mount Baker 34-33 Tuesday night in the high school gymnasium after an enthralling second half. At halftime the Lady Borderites led the Mountaineers 21-15, but the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: January 29

There have been 1,581 Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County in the past week (January 30 to February 6), or 4.5 percent of the county’s total Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, … more

New personal trainer shows benefits of fitness at Blaine Senior Center

With over 40 years of experience, Blaine Senior Center’s newest personal trainer Donald Boose is dedicated to a holistic and educational approach to improving the lifestyle and fitness of those … more

Road Rules: Addressing unsafe driving

Question: What action should one take when witnessing severe unsafe driving? For example, on a recent trip I saw a semi-truck repeatedly cross traffic lanes, three motorcycles drive in between lanes … more

Obituary: Wade Fisher

Wade Fisher August 22, 1961 – January 31, 2022 Wade D. Fisher, 60, of Blaine, passed away in the early morning hours of January 31, 2022 after a brief hospital stay. He is survived by his … more

Obituary: Trisha LeeAnn Tomko

Trisha LeeAnn Tomko January 9, 1973 – January 18, 2022 Trisha went to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father when she passed away at home on January 18, 2022, with her family by her side. … more

PSE requests a 12.9 percent rate increase next year

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) submitted a three-year proposal February 1 with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to increase rates by 12.9 percent in 2023. Increases in the … more

Letters to The Editor: February 10-16, 2022

The Editor: According to CBC reporting, 90 percent of Canadian truck drivers are Covid-19 vaccinated. Therefore the recent anti-vaxx’er support rally was weirdly misinformed. A … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 10-16, 2022

Jan. 27, 4:02 p.m.: Burglary on Drayton Harbor Road. Jan. 27, 4:56 p.m.: Shots on Harborview Road. Jan. 27, 5:34 p.m.: Shots on Anderson Road. Jan. 28, 8:43 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 10-16, 2022

Jan. 29, 12 a.m.: Child neglect on 4th Street. Jan. 29, 2:45 a.m.: Vehicle prowl on 3rd Street. Jan. 29, 4:18 a.m.: Warrant confirmation on H Street. Jan. 29, 8:10 p.m.: Trespass on Peace … more

BHS first semester honor roll

BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL 2021-2022 SEMESTER 1 HONOR ROLL Students with 4.0 GPA Seniors: Gabriela Blanco, Stephanie Boczek, Danielle Fisher, Claar French, Rhyan Fuks, Connor Hettinga, Aiden Holley, … more

Development at former airport site to bring McDonald’s, Taco Bell and retail

Big Macs and Crunchwrap Supremes will soon be easily available to Blaine residents, as plans for development of the former airport site show McDonald’s and Taco Bell are coming to town. … more

Protestors support Canadian truck convoy against vaccine mandate

As Canadian truckers and their supporters traveled to the nation’s capital this weekend to protest their government’s vaccination mandate, others protested mandates and border restrictions at … more

City closes deal on 665 Peace Portal Drive property

A downtown waterfront lot will soon be built out, now that Bosporus Properties Inc. purchased the 665 Peace Portal Drive property from the city of Blaine for $300,000. The deal closed January 31 … more

Birch Bay-Lynden Road still in repair, now to reopen mid- to late-February

Whatcom County Public Works contractors continue to rebuild the 40-foot section of Birch Bay-Lynden Road that washed away in the November floods when the California Creek culvert failed. According to … more

Dzialo, Elenbaas and Sefzik announce bids for 42nd Legislative District senate seat

As races gear up for the August primary election, a slate of Whatcom County candidates announced their bids for the 42nd Legislative District’s state senate seat. Lynden driving instructor Russ … more
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