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Park district levy will be on November ballot

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine and Birch Bay residents will vote on a six-year renewal of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 levy on November’s general election … more

Construction will stall traffic on Sweet Road in Blaine

Starting Monday, August 14, Colacurcio Brothers Construction will kick off a two-month-long construction project along Sweet Road and city staff are warning drivers to expect … more

What you should know about raising grandkids

From single parents to traditional and multigenerational households, modern families come in all shapes and sizes. But did you know there’s an uptick in the number of grandparents raising … more

New distracted driving law enforced

By Stefanie Donahue Just two weeks after Washington state rolled out its new distracted driving law on July 23, Washington State Patrol (WSP) released its first set of statistics, … more

Two shows scheduled at the Haynie Opry

Swil Kanim A variety of musical talents are preparing to play at the Haynie Opry, August 11 and 12. Starting at 7 p.m., Friday, August 11, Native American storyteller, actor and violinist Swil Kanim … more

Blaine man dies after losing control of his car

By Stefanie Donahue Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers say high speed was the primary cause of a fatal car crash on August 2 that resulted in the death of a 30-year-old Blaine … more

Whatcom County Auditor’s Office is collecting committee statements

The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office wants to hear from you if you’re against renewing a Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 property tax levy for park operations in the November 7 … more

Blaine Ace store to close

By Oliver Lazenby CHS Northwest announced on Monday that it will close its Blaine Ace hardware store by the end of the month; a liquidation sale is already … more

Harry Robinson, Alicia Rule clinch spots on the Nov. 7 ballot

The primary election results are in and Blaine City Council candidates Harry Robinson and Alicia Rule are moving on to the November 7 general election. With an estimated 26,887 … more

Drayton Harbor Days kicks off this weekend, August 5-6

A fun run, raft race, pirate-themed games, activities and more await guests at the Drayton Harbor Days maritime festival, which runs Saturday through Sunday, August 5–6. Starting … more

Upcoming concert series to bring music from across the world

The Seattle Women’s Steel Pan Project will perform Sunday, August 13, at the Peace Arch Park International Concert Series. Photo courtesy of Deborah Fant By Alyssa Evans It’s not often that … more

Volunteers reach marker on sailboat restoration

U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Francis O’Brien, r., talks to shipwright Steve Alaniz during an inspection on July 27. By Stefanie Donahue U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Francis O’Brien made another stop by the … more

Permits and easements still needed for berm project

By Oliver Lazenby Since delaying the project last year, Whatcom County has made progress on permitting and acquiring easements for the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility … more

Blaine native completes 200-mile bike ride

Scott Bianchi participating in the Seattle to Portland ride. Photo courtesy of Kathy Stauffer. By Stefanie Donahue Last month, 32-year-old Scott Bianchi joined 10,000 riders from seven countries and … more

Whale bones surface at the Blaine clubhouse

Kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Blaine clubhouse got an up-close look at gray whale bones on July 24. Local marine biologist Kathy Green stopped by for the special … more

Health screening slated for August 11

Individuals age 21 and above can learn about their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and osteoporosis and check their cholesterol levels, kidney function, thyroid function and vascular strength … more

A bunch of B.C. bikers stop in Blaine

A crew of 25 cyclists from the Lower Mainland made a brief stop in Blaine before riding to Birch Bay and Ferndale. Photo by Debbie Harger. more

BHS gets a new set of tennis courts

The new tennis courts at Blaine High School, above, are finished, while the old ones next to the elementary school have been resurfaced. School officials said the resurfaced tennis … more

Washington State Patrol explains loud boom on July 26

By Stefanie Donahue If you heard a loud boom in the evening on July 26, you weren’t the only one. According to Washington State Patrol (WSP) public information … more

Learn how to make pickles with these recipes from Boxx Berry Farm

If you’re looking for something to do this summer, dust off that old set of mason jars in your garage and start pickling. Here are a few recipes to get you … more
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