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Winter eagle watching on local rivers

By Oliver Lazenby From late November to late January, thousands of bald eagles descend on local rivers and streams in search of chum salmon. Eagles arrive from as far as Montana, … more

Port passes budget with $10.5 million deficit

By Oliver Lazenby Port of Bellingham commissioners have approved a 2018 budget with expected revenues of $47.5 million and expenditures of $58 million, resulting in a $10.5 million … more

How to take care of a Christmas tree

Christmas trees are one of the season’s favorite traditions. The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) states that there are approximately 25–30 million real Christmas trees … more

Letters to the editor: November 30-December 6

The Editor: For the 17th year in a row, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 86 out of our own city of Blaine sponsored a Thanksgiving Dinner at the Blaine Senior/Community … more

How the Grinch almost stole Christmas...

By Stefanie Donahue Not even a grinch could stop local volunteers from decking Blaine in holiday decor last week. On November 17, James Patrick Kelly, 51, … more

Holiday Harbor Lights festival set for December

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine’s annual Holiday Harbor Lights festival is just around the corner and this year organizers are planning a slew of events and activities that are sure to … more

Washington DOE settles case with Nature’s Path

By Stefanie Donahue Local organic food manufacturer Nature’s Path will invest approximately $30,000 to help the city of Blaine restore and purchase land along … more

Agencies test cross-border emergency communication

Mt. Baker By Oliver Lazenby If or when Mt. Baker eventually erupts, its effects won’t necessarily be constrained by international borders. To prepare for that awkward fact, the latest in a series … more

Van Wingerden enters busy Poinsettia-selling season

November is a busy month for the folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses, 8210 Portal Way. The business grows up to 175,000 Poinsettias each year, making it the largest producer in the … more

Boat sinks in Blaine

Approximately 5–10 gallons of hydraulic fluid leaked from a sunken commercial crabbing boat owned by Lummi Nation tribal members at the Blaine Harbor marina on November 17, said … more

Blaine man hospitalized after hit and run

By Stefanie Donahue Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking the public for information about a hit-and-run collision that happened in Blaine, seriously injuring a man and sending him … more

Letters to the editor: November 23-29

The Editor: On behalf of the staff and commissioners of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, we would like to thank the community for its support for the recent levy … more

Two people detained at Peace Arch border crossing

Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained two men at the Peace Arch border crossing due to outstanding warrants. A 39-year-old man from Las Vegas was … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 11-16

November 11, 5:26 p.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. November 11, 6:18 p.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 11, 9:02 p.m.: Senile subject on Harborview … more

Whatcom Community College hosts preview day

If you’re a high school junior or senior, representatives at Whatcom Community College invite you to stop by for a fall preview day between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at 237 W … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of rape

By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine man was arrested on November 13 on allegations that he raped a 44-year-old Bellingham woman. Ruben Barrios Ibarro, 52, was booked into … more

All-conference teams chosen

Three Blaine fall athletes have been selected to 2A Northwest Conference all-conference teams. For volleyball, senior Camryn Vosloh was named to the all-conference first team and … more

Volunteers to build crab pot Christmas tree in Blaine

As part of the annual Holiday Harbor Lights Festival, volunteers are gearing up to construct a Christmas tree at Marine Park out of 130 crab pots that were donated to the city of … more

Public hearing for 41-unit apartment complex set for December 14

The proposed apartment complex between Washington Avenue and Dakota Creek would have two buildings and 41 units. Design rendering courtesy of the city of Blaine By Oliver Lazenby Interested citizens … more
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