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WDFW begins selling 2017-18 hunting licenses

A major licensing system update left staff with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) more than a month behind schedule in opening the sale of 2017-18 recreational fishing and hunting … more

How to tell if you have flu, cold or stomach flu, and what to know

While each year millions in the US are sickened during flu season, many can’t distinguish between symptoms of the seasonal strain of the flu, a cold and the “stomach flu.” Knowing the … more

Anatomy of a heart attack – it’s different for women

By Paul Connor, MD, PeaceHealth Medical Group While both women and men can suffer heart attacks, they don’t always look the same. Often they’re not as obvious as portrayed on TV, … more

Travel ban provokes Peace Arch Park protest

By Stefanie Donahue The words “May these gates never be closed” inscribed on the Peace Arch monument echoed the sentiment of weekend demonstrators on January … more

Blaine business owner to open wine bar and event space

The site of the former Bank of America branch building sold in October. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue With more than 20 years of experience owning a business in Blaine, one local … more

Two amazing basketball shots land local sixth-grader on national news

Blaine sixth grader Carson Lehnert made two halfcourt shots in a tournament on January 21. Photo by Robert Lehnert. By Oliver Lazenby Making a halfcourt shot in basketball is rare enough that when … more

Locals join coast-to-coast demonstrations following presidential inauguration

By Stefanie Donahue The swearing in of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States spurred a flurry of demonstrations through the weekend in locations around the … more

Blaine high school girls take pride in wrestling

Blaine High School’s girls wrestling team. From l., Josy Delgadillo, Yesenia Torres, Amy Avena and Megan Davidson. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. By Oliver Lazenby The four girls on Blaine High … more

Blaine City Council votes to form Transportation Benefit District

By Stefanie Donahue Blaine is one step closer to getting a sales tax measure on the ballot after the city council voted in favor of forming a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) on … more

Library director to meet with broker about Birch Bay property

By Oliver Lazenby During a January 17 meeting, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) board of trustees asked executive director Christine Perkins to meet with the real estate … more

Arts and Jazz returns for 20th year

By Stefanie Donahue The event of the year for art and jazz buffs in Blaine is just days away. Presented by the Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA), the 20th annual … more

School district begins budget planning, despite state uncertainty

A crowd of more than 6,500 students, parents and educators gathered at the Olympia capitol on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 16, to Rally for Student Civil Rights and for Amply Funded Public … more

A snapshot from the January 24 girls Basketball game

Blaine’s Ashley Dickerson takes a shot against Lynden on January 24. The team has a 5–11 record overall.                       Photo by Oliver Lazenby more

Students thank Blaine school board

Students from Michelle Schulz’s fourth grade class read essays to the school board and thanked board members for their work on January 23. Photo by Oliver Lazenby. more

WA Department of Ecology report highlights stats on crude oil transport by rail

Rail crude oil transport routes in Washington State. Photo courtesy of the Washington State Department of Ecology. By Stefanie Donahue A report released by the Washington State Department of Ecology … more

Upcoming event to highlight housing options for aging adults

By Stefanie Donahue Curious to know more about what types of housing assistance is available for aging adults in your community? An event this month may be just what you’ve been … more

NWFR commissioners appoint new assistant COO

Joe Noonchester. Photo courtesy of North Whatcom Fire and Rescue. The North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) Board of Fire Commissioners welcomed a new assistant chief of operations during a regular … more

Whatcom County Sheriff reports: January 14-22

January 14, 10:56 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on Birch Bay Drive. January 14, 1:48 p.m.: Traffic stop on Drayton Harbor Road. Bellingham man, 25, arrested and cited for … more

Mark your calendar: City of Blaine announces lineup of public hearings

Residents of Blaine are invited to weigh in on a series of issues facing the city at a host of public hearings scheduled into February. All meetings listed below take place at Blaine City Hall, … more
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