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Blaine High School grad signs with the Detroit Lions

Blaine graduate Andrew Price during a Detroit Lions practice last month. Photo courtesy of the Detroit Lions By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School graduate Andrew Price could be playing in the NFL … more

Seattle music group performs at Peace Arch Park

[slideshow_deploy id='18816'] The Seattle Women’s Steel Pan Project performs at the Peace Arch Park International Concert Series on August 13. The next show is Sunday, August 27. … more

Crab fishing is open August 17-September 30 in Gulf of Georgia

Photos by Catherine Darkenwald and Chuck Kinzer more

Discover Birch Bay Days slated for September

The Discover Birch Bay Days festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3. The event will feature a parade, chainsaw carving and crab feed, arts and crafts fair, live … more

City releases new resident survey

By Stefanie Donahue A whopping 38 questions comprise the city of Blaine’s new resident survey, which aims to hone funding strategies for dozens of projects and programs intended to … more

Donor pens a $10,000 check to Friends of the Blaine Library

By Stefanie Donahue Last month, Friends of the Blaine Library was given a $10,000 donation from an anonymous donor – now, members of the book-centric group are calling on the … more

Marine Park event slated to celebrate the dog days of summer

By Stefanie Donahue Live music, food vendors, an evening movie and more await guests at the inaugural Summer Fun in the Park event from 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 26 at Marine … more

Blaine Roadeo to serve up fun by the truckload

By Stefanie Donahue Staff with the Blaine Public Works Department are gearing up for the second annual “Roadeo” and they’re promising big equipment demonstrations and … more

Registration opens for the fifth annual Run with the Chums event at the BP highlands

Photo courtesy of the Whatcom County Public Works Department By Stefanie Donahue If traversing forested trails bordered by expansive views of the coast piques your interest, the fifth annual Run with … more

State DOH lifts recreational shellfishing restrictions

If you’re a licensed recreational shellfish harvester itching to scoop up clams, mussels, oysters and scallops, you can now, thanks to the Washington State Department of Health. On … more

Parking is free at state parks this Friday

The National Parks System is celebrating its 101st anniversary, so officials with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission are lifting entrance fees, including the requirement for drivers … more

Salishan neighborhood hosts annual picnic at Blaine park

The Salishan neighborhood got together for its annual picnic on August 19 at Salishan Park in Blaine with food, music and fun. Photos by Meg Olson. more

Consultants hired to advance I-5 exit 274, east Blaine infrastructure projects

By Stefanie Donahue Despite having months to go before the 2018 legislative session begins in early January, staff with the city are working diligently to strategize a plan to obtain … more

County burn ban still in effect

A ban on all open burning in Whatcom County is still in effect until further notice. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced the ban on August 2. Photo by Stefanie … more

Birch Bay Waterslides open through September 4

Birch Bay Waterslides is set to close its summer season at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 4. Until then, the park is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days per week. Photo by Stefanie … more

Scenes from the Classic Truck Show

[slideshow_deploy id='18762'] On August 19 more than 60 classic and vintage trucks of all kinds, from pickup trucks to fire trucks, appeared at the Classic Truck Show at Birch Bay … more

Libraries are growing to serve you

Whatcom County Library System executive director, Christine Perkins. By Christine Perkins, Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) executive director Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has been … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: August 1-20

August 1, 2:18 a.m.: Domestic physical on Anderson Road. August 1, 10:29 a.m.: Suspicious person on Dory Court. August 1, 4:27 p.m.: Senile subject on Fishermans … more

Visitors learn about the Terrell Creek watershed

Katharine Sell, l., teaching visitors at the Birch Bay State Park BP Heron Center about the Terrell Creek watershed on August 11. The program, “Salmon of Terrell Creek and their … more

School district adds mental health counselor position

By Oliver Lazenby Recognizing an increased need for behavioral and mental health counseling in its schools, the Blaine school district hired a half-time mental health counselor who … more
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