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Whatcom County sheriff's reports, December 24- December 29

December 24, 11:31 a.m.: Serve warrant on Pacific Highway. December 24, 2:05 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Hall Road. December 24, 4:39 p.m.: 911 hangup on Birch … more

Happy New Year!

A view of Blaine and the Peace Arch from Drayton Harbor Road. Photo by Ruth Lauman more

Fire and water in Birch Bay this New Year’s

By Steve Guntli Come out to Birch Bay this New Year’s to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new. Birch Bay will hold back-to-back celebrations on December … more

Whatcom County feels rumbles from down under

File photo By Steve Guntli Washington and B.C. residents felt the effects of a moderate earthquake that struck Victoria, B.C. late on December 29. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.8 magnitude … more

State patrol seeking witnesses in deadly Custer car wreck

By Steve Guntli Washington State Patrol (WSP) is looking for witnesses following a two-car collision that killed a Blaine woman. WSP spokesman Mark Francis said his … more

Year in review: Whatcom County Council

By Barbara Brenner Happy Holidays, Birch Bay and Blaine residents! This year, for a change, I want to share my feelings regarding the past year and what I wish for the … more

Year in review: Whatcom County Executive

By Jack Louws 2015, aside from comprehensive new jail planning, was a year of technology advances and innovation for Whatcom County Government. Our fourth Superior … more

State rep talks GPT, rail issues

State representative Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg) was one of several lawmakers and union officials invited by SSA Marine to tour the Cherry Point area and learn the talking points for the proposed … more

Year in review: City of Blaine

By Dave Wilbrecht The city supported several community events including the annual Fourth of July celebration, the G’ana’k’w Canoe Journey Celebration and the Christmas Tree … more

Year in review: Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2

By Heidi Holmes 2015 was another growing year for the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District (BBBPRD2). The district partnered with the city of Blaine on two major projects. … more

Year in review: Blaine school district

By Ron Spanjer, Ed.D As 2015 draws to a close, the staff and students of Blaine school district have many accomplishments to celebrate. District staff members … more

Year in review: Blaine Chamber of Commerce

By Carroll Solomon The chamber ended the year with 86 members, including 20 new members. Our business of the year was Blaine Healing Arts Massage Therapy and former director Dr. Ron … more

Uphill battle: An indoor enthusiast ventures into the dreaded outdoors

By Steve Guntli 7:30 a.m.: My wife Nicole attempts to wake me up. At 7:30 a.m. On a Sunday. In these situations I become devout, quoting whatever real-sounding scripture I can … more

Ringing out the old: 2015 in Blaine and Birch Bay

January Whatcom County appointed its first Native American superior court judge. Raquel Montoya-Lewis took office on January 20. The Lummi Nation formally requested … more

Best of Blaine Police reports 2015, part 1

January 5, 9:44 p.m.: A passerby called police to report seeing a couple having sex in a car in the parking lot of a hotel. An officer was in the area and checked the parking lot but the minuteman … more

Young at Heart: January

By Lorrie Conyac Happy New Year to you all! Just like everyone else, the end of 2015 causes me to look back and assess successes and failures. We at the Blaine Senior Center had a … more

Whatcom County sheriff's reports, December 9- December 22

December 9, 3:53 a.m.: Assist agency on Skagit Way. December 9, 8:33 a.m.: Refer to other agency on Seashell Way. December 9, 10:25 a.m.: Theft cold call on Surf … more

Nativity scene speaks to Blaine’s past

By Steve Guntli An old wooden nativity scene has been set up on the corner of C and 6th streets. It is there to promote a living nativity pageant at Northwoods … more

Western students report on Blaine train stop

By Steve Guntli Three Western Washington University (WWU) students spoke to a crowd of curious residents about the feasibility of a passenger train stop in … more

33 years later, a tribute for slain family members

By Steve Guntli In 1982, Blaine resident Laurie Hart’s brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew were victims of one of the worst unsolved murder cases in Alaskan history. Now, more … more
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