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Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce hires executive director

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce board president Billy Brown, l., introduced Douglas Bennion, r., as the chamber’s new executive director during a meeting on September 20. Bennion … more

Alex Mercado has breakout night at running back, but Blaine falls 14–13

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine ended its end zone drought, but Bellingham came out ahead thanks to an 80-yard touchdown in a defensive showdown on September 28 at Blaine … more

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Steps you should take for prevention... Do you know someone who survived breast cancer? There’s a good chance that a 30-minute breast health exam, mammogram or … more

Boutique marks five years in Blaine with fundraiser

By Stefanie Donahue To mark five years of business in Blaine, the staff at Betty Be Good Boutique is taking on a noble cause. Owner Suzanne Smith announced that the … more

Scarecrows to crop up at businesses in downtown Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue This month, residents and visitors will have the chance to vote on the best scarecrow window display at businesses throughout Blaine’s downtown … more

Community groups can apply for WTA vanpool vans

The Whatcom Transit Authority (WTA) is giving away vanpool vans to nonprofits and government agencies that provide services to the community. Vanpool vans are rented by WTA to five … more

Few days remain to register to vote in November

By Stefanie Donahue Washington residents have until Monday, October 8 to update their mailing address or register to vote in the Tuesday, November 6 general … more

Do you have a nice photo of Blaine?

By Taylor Nichols From great blue herons to sunsets over the bay, the city of Blaine is calling on people to submit their photos that showcase the best aspects of … more

Border crossing numbers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) August 2018

At the Peace Arch crossing: 239,206 passenger vehicles, 509,429 passengers, 102,423 NEXUS vehicles and 173,745 NEXUS passengers. At the Pacific Highway crossing: 167,245 passenger … more

Letters to the Editor: October 4-10

The Editor: The Community Assistance Program (CAP) will be providing Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets with ready-to-cook turkey dinners again this year for families in our community with … more

Journalism matters because democracy matters

By Dave Zweifel, Editor Emeritus of The Capital Times in Madison, Wis.  An in-depth newspaper investigation revealed that a state-operated home for aged military veterans was … more

In other sports news

Soccer Blaine varsity soccer lost to Sehome 2–0 on October 1 away, and 2–1 to Lakewood on September 26 at home. The losses gave the Borderites a 2–7–1 … more

BHS hall of fame nominations due Oct. 15

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine Booster Club is inviting members of the community to submit nominees for its first Hall of Fame class, to be inducted in fall … more

School district reveals new plans for grandstand

The Blaine School District is finalizing plans for a new grandstand at Blaine High School that will seat more than 1,900 people. Illustration courtesy of the Blaine School District The Blaine School … more

New school transportation director hired

The Blaine School District hired Rachel Hrutfiord to be its new transportation director. Hrutfiord, formerly a school bus driver and department secretary, replaced Carl Wagelie who … more

DVSAS releases local statistics about domestic violence cases in Whatcom County

By Stefanie Donahue To emphasize the growing impact of domestic violence in Whatcom County, Bellingham-based organization Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) … more

Fight the flu with these strategies

Influenza can rear its head any time of the year, but is known to be a particularly bad thorn in one’s side when the weather is cold. According to WebMD, anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the … more

Winter coat distribution starts Oct. 16

This month, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and Interfaith Coalition will distribute gently used and new winter coats, gloves and hats to men, women and children who are in need of … more

Vehicle light inspections offered for free

As part of the 45th annual ‘Lights On’ event, Automotive Service Association members, as well as students taking Bellingham Technical College automotive classes, will inspect … more
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