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Utility customers in Washington to reap savings of federal tax cut

As a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, state utility regulators are directing companies to track federal savings to benefit utility … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: December 8-January 11

December 8, 12:14 a.m.: Alarm audible on H Street Road. December 8, 9:01 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive. December 8, 3:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on … more

New mayor, city council members sworn into office

Blaine City Council’s newly elected members took their oath of office before the first regular meeting of the year on January 8. From l., Alicia Rule, Eric Davidson, Charlie … more

Ericksen squashes claims about taking a job at the EPA

Doug Ericksen telling reporters he did not take a job with the EPA. Photo by Erik Smith By Stefanie Donahue From the floor of the Washington State Capital, state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) … more

Year in Review 2017: A look back at the year that was

Continued from last week... July • The city of Blaine transferred 2 acres of land to the Lummi Nation. A signing ceremony marked the final step in a years-long … more

Birch Bay couple complete 5,428-mile boat journey

Boaters have several options for America’s Great Loop. The Andersons took a northern route through the Great Lakes, and the eastern of the two options through the South. Image courtesy of … more

In other Borderite sports...

Saul Magallon taking down his opponent, defending 3A state champion Samuel Peterson, in the semifinals at Gut Check Challenge in Bremerton on Saturday, January 6. Photo by Sheri Jansma. The Blaine … more

Borderites no match for Ferndale’s press defense

Colby Knutzen stretches for a rebound against Ferndale on Monday, January 8. David Kirichkov photo. By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine boys varsity basketball team couldn’t recover after a poor start and … more

Park district hosts pickleball tourney

The Birch Bay Activity Center was the setting for an exciting pickleball tourney on January 6. Similar to tennis, players use wooden paddles and a perforated polymer ball. Program … more

Peace Portal development project moves forward

A mixed commercial, office and retail project next to the Chevron gas station on Peace Portal Drive is well underway, said property owner Mike Hill. Hill said construction on an … more

School board to consider capital projects levy

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District board of directors will consider asking voters to pass a $12 million capital levy at its next meeting, on Monday, January … more

Eight still in running for county council vacancy

By Oliver Lazenby At a January 9 special meeting, the Whatcom County Council narrowed down a pool of 29 applicants to eight for the open county council seat. Among them; Timothy … more

Healthy Youth Coalition launches Teen Night

If you’re a teen who likes music, games and free pizza, Monday, January 15 may just be your lucky day. The Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition is launching its first Teen … more

The best of Blaine police reports

Continued from last week... August 18, 11 a.m.: A resident contacted police for advice regarding the new neighborhood felines which are trespassing at their home, fouling the flower … more

What’s on the menu at the Blaine Senior Center?

Thursday, January 11: Sausage and egg, casserole, breakfast potatoes, orange juice, blueberry oatmeal and apple crisp. Friday, January 12: Chicken cobb salad w/bacon and blue cheese, … more

How aging adults can maintain their mental acuity

Aging is associated with or linked to a host of mental and physical side effects. Although physical side effects like diminished vision might not frighten aging men and women as much … more

Young at Heart

By Kathy Sitker, Blaine Senior Center director The New Year has arrived. I look at my hands and realize how much they look like my mother’s, and her mother’s. My … more

Year in Review 2017: Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic Resources Management

By Holly Faulstich, program specialist Reducing stormwater impacts, improving water quality and protecting aquatic habitat are chief concerns of the Birch Bay Watershed & Aquatic … more

Year in Review 2017: Birch Bay Water and Sewer District

By Dan Eisses, P.E. general manager In 2017, the district welcomed new commissioner Jeff Benner, who brings a background of process engineering. Commissioner Carl Reichhardt retired … more

Year in Review 2017: Pacific Arts Association

Host of the Drayton Harbor Music Festival By Kitty King, board member This year, we set out to bring the Blaine and Birch Bay community closer to our organization … more
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