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Blaine Police Department chief retires after decades-long career

By Stefanie Donahue Driven by a desire to help his community, Mike Haslip spent more than 40 years at the Blaine Police Department serving as a civilian volunteer, animal control … more

City council candidate poses ‘potential conflict of interest,’ says city attorney

By Stefanie Donahue In a memo addressed to Blaine city manager Dave Wilbrecht on October 24, city attorney Jon Sitkin and colleague Nolan Davidson wrote that the possible election of … more

Mark your calendars, ballots are due next week

By Stefanie Donahue If you want your vote to count this general election, be sure to submit your ballot by the deadline. The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office … more

Peace Portal Drive car wash demolished

On October 30, as part of an ongoing development project, Blaine couple Skye and Mike Hill demolished an old car wash next to the 568 Peace Portal Drive Chevron station that Mike … more

Blaine chess club hosting tournament on November 13

Blaine chess club members Charles Ryan, l., and Sajeon Koebel play a demonstration game during an October 23 Blaine school board meeting. The chess club is hosting a chess … more

Locals dress up for Halloween

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City rolls out results from recent survey

By Stefanie Donahue Hundreds of Blaine residents responded to a detailed survey that aimed to identify funding priorities for proposed citywide projects and … more

Donations needed for Thanksgiving

Staff with the Community Assistance Program (CAP) are gearing up for one of their largest charitable giving events of the year and they’re asking the public for help. On … more

Blaine Food Bank climbs toward fundraising goal

The Blaine Food Bank will receive $25,000 in matching funds from an anonymous donor if the organization is able to raise $25,000 by December 22. Since kicking off the fundraiser in September, … more

Jamie Good headed to state cross country meet

By Oliver Lazenby With 1,000 meters left in the 5,000 meter district cross country race at South Whidbey Island High School last Saturday, Blaine’s top runner Jamie Good was in … more

Volleyball going to districts after 3-1 win

Ashley Dickerson (number 5) and Josie Deming make a block in a first-round playoff game against Sedro-Woolley on October 31. Photos by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine girls varsity … more

Football team loses to Burlington-Edison

Blaine’s Dalton Mouw tackles Burlington-Edison’s Quyntin Frazier at Blaine’s last home game on October 27. Blaine lost 47-13 to Burlington-Edison (6-3, 5-1 in conference … more

What’s happening at the Birch Bay Activity Center?

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 offers a slew of ongoing classes at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. Here’s what’s on its ongoing … more

Easy ways to cut back on sugar and decrease the risk of diabetes

Thirty million children and adults nationwide have diabetes, and 86 million have pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). November is National Diabetes … more

Flu season is here – are you ready?

Before the 2017-2018 flu season approaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals ages six months and older get vaccinated. “Getting an … more

Blaine High School alumnus arrested

Blaine High School alumnus Shaquille Woods was arrested October 29 on suspicion of taking indecent liberties, according to Whatcom County Jail records. On October 30, he was released from custody. In … more

Pizza Factory talent show to raise funds for dogs in need

By Oliver Lazenby Do you have a talent that you’re not afraid to show off? Perform at the Pizza Factory on Saturday, November 18 to help dogs in need and possibly win … more

Letters to the editor: November 2-8

The Editor: On October 23, Blaine City Council met. Before the regular meeting, council members had an open public 2018 budget session that involved the Capital Improvement Plan. The … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: October 13-22

October 13, 8:12 a.m.: Welfare check on H Street Road. October 13, 8:41 a.m.: Citizen assist cold call on Coquitlam Place. October 13, 9:04 a.m.: Theft cold call on … more

Blaine police chief honored for years of service

Blaine Police Department chief Mike Haslip, r., is gearing up for retirement, beginning on October 31. Blaine City Council honored him for his more than 40 years of service during a … more
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