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Blaine Gardener’s Market opens for the season

May 27 marked the eighth annual International Slug Races and the opening of the Blaine Gardener’s Market at Blaine’s H Street Plaza. The market runs each Saturday through October … more

Blaine students take advantage of nice weather

Krista Deming’s second grade class did their reading outside on May 26. In Blaine, the temperature reached into the low-80s over Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. more

USTA Martial Arts opens in Blaine, courses offered to all ages

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine fitness fiends have a new place to brush up on their kicking and punching skills. Last month, Lynden-based martial arts instructor Robert … more

Revenue task force closer to issuing recommendation

After taking an in-depth look at Blaine’s budget, the city’s short-term revenue task force voted to approve a draft recommendation for the Blaine City Council on ways to generate revenue in the … more

Blaine Library welcomes new youth services assistant

By Stefanie Donahue When Blaine Library’s new youth services assistant, Whitney Motley, reminisces about her childhood, she remembers the countless hours spent perusing shelves … more

A look back in time

Two women stand in front of the International Boundary sign located near Marine Drive along the railroad tracks in the early 1900s. Photo courtesy of Bill Becht. more

Birch Bay named best spot in Washington for retirees

Data analysis experts at SmartAsset ranked Birch Bay as the top tax-friendly destination for retirees in the state. Sudden Valley, located in Bellingham, also ranked in the top … more

Updated: Teen dies after apparent drowning at Birch Bay residence

A teenaged girl was resuscitated by emergency responders from Bellingham, Ferndale and Blaine in the afternoon on Memorial Day after an apparent drowning. Assistant chief Joe Noonchester stated the … more

Border Crossings

Border crossing numbers from U.S. Customs and Border (CBP) Protection, April 2017: At the Peace Arch crossing, CBP reported: 194,431 passenger vehicles, 381,612 total passengers, … more

Alert siren dedication ceremony set for June 5

In honor of the organizations and individuals responsible for bringing a set of new All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens to Blaine and Birch Bay, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division … more

BHS to offer intro medical course

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School will offer a new class next year for students interested in medicine, called Principles of Biomedical Sciences. The class will introduce students … more

Mouw places third at state, Prasad and Deming hit huge PRs

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine’s trio of juniors who went to the state track and field tournament last weekend placed third, fourth and fifth in their events, results that defied … more

Blaine athletes make all conference baseball team

By Oliver Lazenby Three Blaine baseball players were selected to All-Northwest Conference team by league coaches. Sophomore Chase Abshere was selected all conference … more

Blaine High School Recognition Night: May 17, 2017

2017 Awards/Scholarship Recipients Masonic Award – Jamie Goode, Cameron Ellis – other finalists Elijah Aosved, Tessa Kelly, Liam Lyons, Adriane Magana. Rotary … more

State fire marshal issues summer safety tips

“It doesn’t take much for a small fire to turn into a large blaze,” said state fire marshal Charles LeBlanc. With warm weather approaching and summer fun on the horizon, here are a few tips to … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 18-25

May 18, 7:37 a.m.: Domestic physical on Quinault Road. May 18, 7:48 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Sweet Road and Dahl Lane. May 18, 9:31 a.m.: Burglary … more

Five ways to reduce stress

The constant juggle of work, family and other responsibilities can cause anybody to feel stressed. And stress is not only unpleasant, it can have negative effects on your health, including stomach … more

Tips for protecting your family against bug bites

From hikes to picnics to relaxing in the hammock, nothing ruins summer fun quite as fast as bug bites. Unfortunately, bug bites are more than just a nuisance. They can trigger allergic reactions in … more

Representatives object to I-5 exit 274 project funding veto

Governor Jay Inslee signs Senate Bill 5096 into law on May 16. Photos courtesy of TVW. By Stefanie Donahue Last week, Governor Jay Inslee vetoed millions of dollars in funding for a long-awaited … more

Driver ends up in a tree

A 16-year-old unlicensed driver lost control of a stolen pickup truck at the corner of Odell and H Street on May 23, according to the Blaine Police Department. The driver attempted to turn south too … more
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