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Permit hearing for berm scheduled for April 10

By Oliver Lazenby The Whatcom County hearing examiner wants to know what people think of the Birch Bay berm project before deciding on a shoreline substantial development … more

Knowledge Bowl team places third at state

Blaine High School’s Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Yakima to compete in the state tournament. Answering general knowledge questions in Jeopardy-style team rounds, Blaine’s team of five … more

Borderites baseball starts tough week with 8–0 loss

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine varsity baseball got a strong start to its season, winning four of the first seven games, including a 5–4 win over Anacortes in the conference-opener, but it’s in … more

Confetti comes out in softball team’s comeback victory over Meridian

By Oliver Lazenby Powered by Mikayla Johnson’s three-run home run in a six-run fifth inning, Blaine girls’ softball came from behind to win 6–4 at Meridian on March 23. It was … more

BHS softball crab fundraiser on Saturday

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine High School softball team is holding its 48th annual crab feed fundraiser on Saturday, March 30, at the American Legion in Birch Bay, 4580 Legion … more

Student health survey shows big increase in youth vaping since 2016

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County health department officials are concerned about a rise in youth vaping, a nationwide trend that’s picking up locally, according to the recently released … more

New bipolar and depression support group starting in Blaine

By Gwen Roley Those who have been diagnosed with depression or bipolar disorder have a new place of support to go to in Blaine. The depression and bipolar support … more

Charity provides meals for kids over the weekend

By Gwen Roley Wildbird Charity is collaborating with the Blaine Food Bank, Blaine school district and Christ the King Church to feed hungry children by sending them home … more

Healthy Youth Coalition launching free bicycle program

By Oliver Lazenby The North County Healthy Youth Coalition is starting a program to encourage kids to ride bicycles and get free bikes to kids who need them. Its Blue Beat … more

McClendon announces bid for Whatcom County Council

Natalie McClendon business portrait. Bellingham, WA. © 2018 Mark Turner Whatcom County planning commissioner and small business owner Natalie McClendon has announced a run for the open “coastal” … more

Police chief allegedly used ruse to enter private dwelling

By Jami Makan Former Blaine police chief Allen Schubert may have entered a private residence unlawfully and scuffled with a 77-year-old man, in the course of helping the … more

Blaine city council passes B&O tax ordinance

The Blaine city council passed an ordinance for a Business and Occupation (B&O) tax at its March 25 meeting, in order to fund city services. The original proposal called for a 0.2 … more

New cheesecake facility opens on Boblett Street

By Gwen Roley Chuckanut Bay Foods is hoping to use their new facility in Blaine as a jumping-off point for more growth. The locally-based dessert manufacturer opened … more

Presentation to focus on advance care planning

By Jami Makan An upcoming presentation will focus on advance care planning, advance directives and other topics such as palliative care. On Thursday, March 28 at 12:45 p.m., William … more

Blaine students learn about marine science in Drayton Harbor

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district is taking advantage of its location by studying science and marine ecosystems in its own backyard. This year, first, fifth, sixth and … more

April 16 proclaimed Healthcare Decisions Day

By Jami Makan April 16 has been proclaimed Healthcare Decisions Day in the city of Blaine. Mayor Bonnie Onyon made the proclamation at the March 11 city council meeting. In … more

Local invention making a big splash in boating safety

By Jami Makan The owner of a yacht brokerage in Blaine has invented a revolutionary device that can help save the lives of people who have fallen off boats. Randy … more

Track and field program abuzz with big turnout and new coaches

By Oliver Lazenby With a big new coaching staff and a turnout of almost 60 athletes – a nearly 50 percent increase from last year – there’s a lot of excitement around … more

BHS Hall of Fame announces 17 inductees

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine High School Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame will induct 17 individuals and teams in the program’s first year. The group’s first … more

Local pro says detailing not just for exotic or expensive cars

By Jami Makan Two years ago, Curtis Rands was in the car with his mother. They were driving home from a local church gathering. As they passed the Chevron on Peace Portal … more
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