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Peace Portal Drive closes for construction

If you plan to take a trip to downtown Blaine this week, be aware that Peace Portal Drive, between G and H streets, is closed due to construction. Public works … more

Six apply for seat on Blaine City Council

By Stefanie Donahue On January 8, the city announced six residents had applied for a vacant Blaine City Council position that was left open by Meg Olson in … more

Blaine girls suffer close loss at Sedro-Woolley

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls basketball lost two close games in the last week, starting with a 57–51 loss at home against Sehome on January 10, followed by a 46–42 loss at … more

Blaine wrestlers place second out of 24 teams at Seattle tournament

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine’s boys wrestling team placed second out of 24 teams at the King of Beacon Hill Invitational at Cleveland High School in Seattle against many bigger 3A … more

City to assess emergency response protocols this week

King tides in the forecast for late January By Stefanie Donahue With some areas in Blaine and Birch Bay still vulnerable as a result of the December 20 wind storm, … more

Film festival uncovers women’s silent voices

By Jami Makan At a time when female directors are struggling to make it in Hollywood, a local film festival is showcasing films from the silent era, when women were pioneers in the … more

Cremation alternative for pets offered in Bellingham

Radiant Heart After-Care for Pets, a pet-only funeral home in Bellingham, is now offering liquid cremation as an alternative to traditional flame cremation for pet owners who are … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reports: Jan. 2-5

January 2, 5:47 a.m.: Alarm audible on Birch Bay Drive. January 2, 6:56 a.m.: Follow up on Harborview Road. January 2, 8:38 a.m.: Assist citizen on Haynie Road, … more

Lawmakers propose new strategy after voters nix carbon tax

By Emma Scher WNPA Olympia News Bureau After state voters soundly rejected a carbon fee initiative, climate advocates in the Legislature are trying to curb climate change with a … more

Legislature proposes bill in support of marijuana in schools

By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia News Bureau A bill proposed by representative Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) would allow marijuana on school grounds for students who require it for … more

Governor Inslee’s State of the State address fuels partisanship

Inslee proposes ambitious legislative agenda By Emma Scher WNPA Olympia News Bureau In his State of the State address Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee emphasized his … more

Phillips 66 donates to Boys and Girls Clubs

Thanks to a $265,000 donation from Phillips 66, all boys and girls clubhouses in Whatcom County will be able to offer new equipment and curricula geared toward kids who want to learn more about … more

Coffee group for veterans meets weekly in Birch Bay

Veterans can meet for coffee and conversation with a group that meets weekly in Birch Bay. Organized by Rosemary Fahrenkrug and Barry Leisegang, the International Veterans Coffee … more

New state laws go into effect at the start of 2019

By Gwen Roley Now that 2019 has come into full swing, here is a look at some of the new Washington state laws that took effect on January … more

New B&O tax would target wholesale and manufacturing businesses

By Stefanie Donahue To keep up with a growing demand for city services, Blaine City Council will consider approving a 0.2 percent Business and Occupation (B&O) tax on wholesale and … more

First league win since 2016 – a sign of progress for boys basketball

Blaine’s Adam Vega drives toward the hoop against Meridian on January 3 at Blaine High School. Vega scored the final basket in Blaine’s 75–73 conference win against Meridian. Story on page 6. … more

Government shutdown impacts local agencies, residents

By Gwen Roley With the federal government shutdown in its third week, local citizens are starting to feel the impact on their daily lives. In an Oval Office appearance Tuesday night, … more

Repairs to Semiahmoo Parkway needed

By Stefanie Donahue Parts of Blaine sustained critical damage as a result of the December 20 wind storm that struck much of the Puget Sound. “One … more

Low-income preschool accepting applications

By Oliver Lazenby The Opportunity Council’s state-funded preschool program for low-income families moved back to Blaine last school year after two years in Custer and is accepting … more

A look back at the year that was

This is the second and final review of 2018. July • Residents and visitors gathered in Blaine for the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The all-day event … more
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