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Blaine Math Champs celebrate win at county championship

Math whizzes from grades 4 through 8 participated in the Whatcom County Math Championship on February 25. Sponsored by the Blaine school district and Phillips 66, the event featured … more

And the award goes to...

  Mike Wood, known by many as Woody, was honored with a Blaine Builder Award for his service in the community. Woody owned Woody’s Service and Repair Shop at the Chevron … more

City initiates land transfer to Lummi Nation

By Stefanie Donahue The city of Blaine is one step closer to transferring a portion of land on Semiahmoo spit to the Lummi Nation. During a regular meeting on … more

Small Farm Expo set for March 11

By Stefanie Donahue Whether you maintain a small vegetable garden in your backyard or are responsible for an 80-acre dairy farm, staff with the Whatcom Conservation District and … more

Local group fighting childhood obesity energized after receiving grant

By Oliver Lazenby After being impeded by a lack of funds for a couple years, Let’s Move! Blaine has been re-energized thanks to a grant and a new project … more

Here’s what you need to know about IBS

By John Aita, Gastroenterologist at PeaceHealth Medical Group According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in a November report, between 25 and … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 15-17

February 15, 6:24 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle cold call on Birch Bay Drive. February 15, 8:12 a.m.: Alarm audible on Blaine Road. February 15, 9:04 a.m.: Domestic … more

Magallon takes state wrestling title, leading Borderites to 8th place at Mat Classic

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine wrestler Saul Magallon’s athletic style took him to the top at the Mat Classic last weekend in Tacoma, where he walked away as the state champion in the … more

County has rights to 60 percent of land for Birch Bay berm

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County has obtained about half the permits and most of the land it needs to begin construction on a 1.6-mile Birch Bay beach restoration project, said Jim … more

Wings Over Water returns for 15th year

Story and photo by Joe Meche Birding festivals are a great way to enjoy bird watching in fantastic settings. They offer the added bonus of meeting people who share your passion for … more

Extreme paddleboarder passes through Semiahmoo Bay

Stand up paddleboard enthusiast Darrell Kirk glides through Semiahmoo Bay on February 10. Kirk fronts a group called Stand Up Paddle the World and is the host of a podcast dedicated … more

Rays of sunshine beam off Drayton Harbor

Western Washington experienced a long-desired winter warm-up last week, with high temperatures reaching nearly 62 degrees and low of 40 degrees between February 16 and 20, according … more

Thriving marijuana market gets potful of legislative attention

By Tim Gruver WNPA Olympia News Bureau A number of bills in the Washington Legislature could change the way people buy, sell and grow marijuana. The bills … more

Bite of Blaine rings in 17 years

Semiahmoo Resort offered tasty hors d’oeuvres of duck and lamb. Photos by Louise Mugar. A hungry crowd tasted an array of scrumptious samples at the 17th annual Bite of Blaine on February 20 at … more

Home and Garden Show returns to the NW Washington fairgrounds

By Stefanie Donahue Not sure how to start that much-needed improvement project around the house? Folks with the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County encourage you to stop … more

Brush up on your gardening skills with Blaine CORE

Whether you’re new to gardening or you’re an experienced horticulturist, Blaine Community Orchards for Resources and Education (CORE) has a class for you. With a mission to … more

Homebuyer course slated for March and April

Now is the time to reserve a seat in one of two upcoming courses for first-time homebuyers. From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 4, instructors Josh … more

Whatcom County councilmembers announce reelection bids

By Stefanie Donahue Months in advance of the May 19 primary election filing deadline, Whatcom County councilmembers Satpal Sidhu and Rud Browne announced their intention to bid for … more

Port of Bellingham hires a new manager of marinas

Alan Birdsall By Stefanie Donahue With more than 30 years of experience at the Port of Bellingham, Alan Birdsall was appointed as the new manager of marinas for the agency last month. Previously … more

Whatcom County Sheriff reports: February 1–15

February 1, 7:12 a.m.: Child abuse cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. February 1, 8:37 a.m.: Littering on Giles Road. February 1, 11:37 a.m.: Landlord tenant … more
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