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School district seeks M&O levy

By Ian Ferguson Ballots for the February 9 special election will be mailed to Whatcom County voters on Wednesday, January 20. One measure on the ballot affects … more

New rules would limit local carbon emissions

By Steve Guntli New legislation could reduce carbon emissions from the biggest polluters in the state, which includes several sites in Whatcom County. On January 6, … more

Snapshots

The sun sets over Semiahmoo on a rainless evening. Photo by Steve Guntli A view of Mount Baker over downtown Blaine. Photo  by … more

In the Garden: International impacts on local gardens

By Peg Keenlyside The United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Paris this December have, amazingly, resulted in a far-reaching ambition amongst some 200 signatory countries: an … more

Year in Review: Blaine Public Library

By Debby Farmer The Blaine Library is a center of learning and a place where people of all ages and backgrounds have found resources that educate, enrich and entertain. The … more

Cool runnings: staying fit and active, even in the coldest weather

By Steve Guntli Running can be difficult even on the most beautiful days. We all live busy lives, and with the myriad responsibilities that accompany adult life, … more

The Indoor Report: Three TV shows worth watching

By Steve Guntli Last year, the phrase “peak TV” was coined to describe the almost overwhelming amount of high-quality television that’s available to us … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, December 30- January 5

December 30, 12:20 p.m.: Harrassment on Loft Lane. December 30, 1:52 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. December 30, 4:27 p.m.: Civil problem cold … more

Ericksen calls for repeal of trans-friendly locker room rule

State Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) speaks at the Birch Bay Candidate's Forum in 2014. By Steve Guntli State senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) has called for a repeal of new rules that would … more

2015 Year in Review, Part 2

July: Mike Dahl entertains the crowd during Blaine's Old Fashioned Fourth of July. Photo by Debby Harger July A number of amendments to the Whatcom County Charter were included on the ballot. The … more

Year in review: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

By Randy Parten What a year that was! With the nostalgic Roll Back Weekend Cruise and Car Show, the, shall we say turbulent, Discover Birch Bay Days, Sandcastle Contest Weekend, Kite … more

Year in review: Birch Bay Steering Committee

By Kathy Berg Whatcom County Public Works has announced that it is on schedule to begin construction in fall 2016 on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project (the … more

Year in review: Blaine Senior Center

By Jodi Sipes 2015 was an active and fun year at Blaine Senior Center. Every month has a pancake breakfast, Bingo, birthday lunch, holiday celebrations, movies, outings, … more

Resolution solutions for a happy and healthy new year

By Jess Scott Wright, RDN The New Year’s Resolution – whether you have one, none or a list longer than Santa’s, there are a few simple strategies to get the most out of … more

Keep kids active and healthy this winter

By Dr. Julie Cheek For many of us in Whatcom County, winter means trips to the snow to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or throw snowballs. Winter sports are one of the things that make our … more

What’s for dinner tonight?

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf Whether your family is made up of parents and kids, dozens of … more

Best of the Blaine Police Reports, Part 2

November: Mercedes and Tesla, two kittens abandoned near the border on a cold night, were rescued and rehabilitated at Whatcom Humane Society. Photo by Steve Guntli June 15, 5:50 p.m.: A bicyclist … more

Year in review: Pacific Arts Association

By Eloisa Townsend What a remarkable year 2015 was for the Pacific Arts Association! Throughout the year, we rolled up our sleeves to organize Blaine’s annual Drayton Harbor Music … more

Year in review: Birch Bay Water and Sewer District

By Emily Hagin In 2015, the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District worked to secure future water supply by conducting a groundwater study. The district partnered with the city of Blaine, … more
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