The Community Assistance Program (CAP), a non-profit organization supported by local churches, hopes to construct a new building for its clothing bank, which is currently housed in a shipping … more

At the upcoming Blaine event celebrating healthy waters and fresh shellfish harvest, attendees can enjoy free oyster samples courtesy of the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company. The fourth annual … more

William John Elfo, 28, the son of Whatcom County sheriff Bill Elfo, passed away on November 28 due to complications from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash that occurred last December. … more

Recreational shellfish harvest closures have been lifted on most Whatcom County beaches following a drop in biotoxin levels. Closures have been lifted on all county beaches except Bellingham … more

Just 13 Blaine High School girls are in the basketball program this year, but three out of five starters from last year’s varsity team are back and they should be competitive despite the low … more

Last year, the Blaine High School boys varsity basketball team had its best season since 2016, finishing with an 8–13 overall record. This year, its team is relatively young but with returning … more

Day-to-Day Dance, a Blaine studio that offers dance classes for children and wellness classes for adults, will be hosting a grand opening celebration at its new location in the Cost Cutter plaza. … more

Holidays are joyful times, but they can also be stressful, and stress rarely brings out the best in us. If there’s a “Scrooge” in your life – or if you feel a bit … more

Two Blaine churches, Christ the King Community Church and Life Impact Church, will soon be moving to new locations within the city. As of Sunday, December 8, Blaine’s Christ the King … more

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon presented a plaque of appreciation to Jaime Arnett at Blaine City Council’s November 25 meeting. It was the final council meeting for Arnett, who was appointed on … more

Blaine Library users will have another chance to influence the design of a future Blaine Library at a second public input meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 … more

Local agencies aren’t yet sure how the passage of Initiative 976, which caps car tab fees at $30, will affect Whatcom County transportation services and infrastructure, but they expect there … more

The Holiday Harbor Lights celebration is sure to draw a festive crowd to Blaine on Saturday, December 7. There will be plenty of activities the whole weekend, including shopping, a Blaine … more

Blaine United Church of Christ, Healthy Youth Coalition and American Legion Riders came together to bring back the Community Thanksgiving Meal, after the annual dinner – a fixture of the … more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposal to make substantial increases to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. The notice was published in the Federal … more

When Blaine’s annual Christmas tree lighting takes place on Saturday, December 7, a team of amateur radio operators will be working quietly in the background, assisting the Blaine Police … more

The Blaine school district board of directors recognized several fall sports athletes with sportsmanship awards at the board’s November 25 meeting. Coaches and award winners pictured are, from … more

Blaine High School added girls bowling to its lineup of winter sports options and the program is proving to be popular, with about 20 girls currently participating. “It’s really an … more

Attention all musicians! Getting that Christmas music ready for the holidays? The Blaine school district is in need of your holiday spirit and talent. The school district is inviting all … more

A Blaine man was recently located, arrested and charged with theft after he allegedly stole an ATV from a Lynden farm in September and accidentally dropped his cell phone at the scene of the crime. … more