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Blaine Water Fest educates about water quality

Kate Kimber, l., and Gwen Hoops collect samples from Cain Creek.Photo by Steve Guntli Gwen Hoops and Kate Kimber climb down the steep gully beneath the Cain Creek bridge, sporting thick waders and … more

Local fisherman announces bid for port commission

Blaine fisherman Bobby Briscoe announced his candidacy for the Port of Bellingham commission on June 1. Briscoe hopes to represent district 3, which includes all areas west of the Guide Meridian, … more

Crab fishing seasons open for Puget Sound

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on May 27 announced summer crab-fishing seasons for Puget Sound, starting June 1 with an early opening in Marine Area 13 south of the Tacoma … more

Blaine High School Recognition Night Awards, 2015

Teacher Awards Teacher: Neva Coats Kyria Taylor (11TH grade English); Hitanshi Patel (10TH grade English) Teacher: Mike Stevens; Montana Brown (Avid 11); Quila Welch … more

Grains of truth: A revolution for evolution

By Jess Scott Wright, RDN Grains – are you for them or against them? Grains are undeniably a controversial issue in the field of nutrition and … more

Local woman seeking artifacts for Birch Bay museum

This photo from Beatrice Ball’s personal collection shows a merchant picnic at the Birch Bay Golf Resort in 1940.Photo courtesy Beatrice Ball By Steve Guntli Beatrice Ball considers herself the … more

U.S. Border Patrol Honor Always ceremony

By Steve Guntli On May 28, the U.S. Border Patrol dedicated a new memorial wall at its Blaine Sector headquarters with a special ceremony. Organized by chief Dan Harris, the ceremony … more

Evening of the Arts winners

Alyssa Shields won Best in Show for her painting “All The Crawly Things.” She also took home second for her senior display. The Arts Negative Space Drawing: 1: Claudia De La Garza, “Leaves”; … more

Blaine veterans remember the fallen

Photos by Alyssa Pitcher Jody Fox and Mike Lindquist light candles before a candlelight vigil hosted by the Blaine American Legion Sunday, May 24, at the Blaine Cemetery. The group has been hosting … more

UPDATED: Passing truck damages Birch Bay-Lynden Road overpass

By Steve Guntli The Birch Bay-Lynden Road overpass was temporarily closed after it was sruck by an overheight truck on May 21. Douglas J. Bianchi … more

Blaine man crashes truck off pier in apparent suicide

A Blaine man has died in an apparent suicide after crashing his truck on Marine Drive. According to Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Mark Francis, 30-year-old … more

Border patrol agent cleared in Sumas shooting

By Steve Guntli The Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office has cleared a United States Border Patrol agent who was involved in a fatal shooting near the Sumas border on March … more

BHS seniors named National Merit finalists

By Ian Ferguson Three Blaine High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP) finalists, the most finalists Blaine has ever had in one … more

More than $13k of synthetic drug “spice” seized from three county locations

By Steve Guntli County law enforcement officials recovered more than $13,000 worth of an illegal synthetic drug called “spice.” The Whatcom County Prosecutor’s … more

The seven most dangerous DIY home renovations

One in five DIY-ers tackling home renovations ends up in the hospital each year due to accidents, according to the Home Safety Council. Don’t become a … more

Get eco-friendly ideas from Home and Landscape Tour

Homeowners and DIY renovators will get a chance to check out some of the most eco-friendly homes Whatcom County has to offer during the Imagine This! Home and Landscape Tour on June … more

Blaine Marina, Inc. to close after 60 years

By Steve Guntli The pierside building at 214 Sigurdson Avenue in Blaine is dark and mostly empty now. All that remains are the front desk with its office supplies … more

Blaine and Birch Bay Art Beat: June 2015

June’s Featured Artist: Blaine HS/MS Drama Club students Blaine teacher Shari Akers is very pleased to announce that the Blaine Drama students have been … more

Boys & Girls Club meals focus on health

By Alyssa Pitcher Homemade, mouth-watering broccoli and cheddar soup is a favorite dish of the kids at the Whatcom County Boys & Girls Club. Even though the kids are served cheese … more

Blaine Gardener's Market

  The Blaine Gardener’s Market in H Street Plaza opened for the season on May 23. By Meg Olson more
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