Barbara J. Bloch February 21, 1972 – February 14, 2026   Barbara, our beloved wife, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, and friend, passed away with her loved ones by her side on … more

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Dozens of Blaine students crowded four sidewalk corners along the U.S./Canada truck crossing, between U.S. Border Patrol’s Blaine station and the school district’s main campus on Feb. 12. The … more

Last week, some students at Blaine High School and Blaine Middle School made the decision to leave their classrooms and participate in an organized protest of federal immigration enforcement actions. … more

A 25-year-old Blaine man was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in a fatal car crash on Blaine Road in March 2023 that killed 33-year-old Ashleigh Nicole Woodward and … more

PeaceHealth informed the Washington State Employment Security Department that it is planning to eliminate 94 positions throughout the state. Of those cut positions, 27 are located in Whatcom County, according to a Feb. 11 letter from PeaceHealth to ESD. PeaceHealth announced the layoffs will take effect April 12. Washington state law requires employers give 60 days’ notice to employees in the event of a mass layoff. more

While the Blaine wrestling program rests before next week’s state championships and girls bowling enjoys the spoils of a hard-fought season, Borderite basketball was gutting it out in the District … more

Blaine Community Theater’s latest play, “Closer to Home,” is expected to fill Blaine High School’s theater with laughter, while sharing messages of honesty and authenticity during its debut … more

The City of Blaine Community Development Services (CDS) Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Lincoln Mews at 1 p.m. Feb. 26. The meeting will allow public testimony on the proposed … more

Barrow's goldeneyes are sea ducks known for being quite active during the day, especially throughout the winter. The males are handsome with a crescent-shaped 'swoosh' on their cheeks. Goldeneyes … more

The Editor: For nearly a decade, I had the privilege of serving as PeaceHealth’s first Advance Care Planning (ACP) coordinator in its system. When we began the ACP program, our goal was … more

February 1, 8:58 p.m.: Rape on H Street. February 2, 7:36 a.m.: Vehicle prowl on Blaine Avenue. February 2, 3:52 p.m.: Hit and run on Boblett Street. February 4, 5:49 p.m.: Warrant … more

February 3, 8:37 a.m.: Assist citizen on Birch Bay Drive. February 3, 11:14 a.m.: Assist citizen on Makah Road. February 3, 11:48 a.m.: Fraud cold call on Semiahmoo Drive. February 3, … more

William (Bill) Robert Pieper October 6, 1938 – February 9, 2026   William (Bill) Robert Pieper, 87, of Birch Bay, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his … more

Marlene Elizabeth Dwight Talman April 2, 1937 – February 5, 2026   Marlene Elizabeth Dwight Talman, 88, of Whatcom County, passed away February 5, 2026 at Christian Health Care … more

Blaine school district is assembling a Community Facility Advisory Committee that will recommend to the school board whether it should go out for a bond, which would fund major capital facility … more

Blaine City Council discussed preparations for the FIFA World Cup, signage upgrades to promote tourism, the fate of the downtown flower baskets and local grant funding during its regular council … more

Birch Bay residents are one step closer to having a waterfront park that will bring what some community members consider a long-awaited public asset: public restrooms. The latest development is … more