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Downtown construction affects some businesses

Drivers on Peace Portal Drive are now met with large metal fences next to Drayton Harbor Oyster Company. Dotted along the metal fence are signs conveying the same message: “We’re open for … more

Paddle to Elwha stops in Birch Bay

Tribes participating in the 2025 Paddle to Elwha Canoe Journey were greeted by the Nooksack Indian Tribe as they made a stop along the Birch Bay State Park shoreline on July 23. Canoes across the … more

Lummi Nation police officer shot, suspect arrested

A Lummi Nation police officer was shot multiple times while investigating a traffic stop incident on the 3200 block of N. Red River Road in the early morning hours of July 28, according to the … more

In the Garden with Kelle: A ‘berry’ good guide to the summer fruit

We bought our house in Blaine 33 years ago. It was an exciting time for me as a gardener, coming from Colorado, where we “enjoyed” 52 frost-free days a year.  Our yard in Blaine … more

Section of H Street Road to close for stormwater work

A 0.7-mile stretch of H Street Road between Allan Street and Harvey Road is expected to be closed in both directions from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 to Wednesday, August 27. The closure in … more

Road Rules: In a blink, here is a history of turn signals

Question: Too often I see drivers give maybe one blink of their turn signal before turning. That can’t be enough to meet the requirements of the law, right? How far in advance of an … more

Blaine book review: “Chlorine”

  “Chlorine,” by Jade Song, is a work of literary fiction that plunges into the disquieting depths of a second-generation Chinese immigrant’s adolescence.  Touching … more

Letters to The Editor: July 31-August 6, 2025

The Editor: On July 14, I was appointed by the city of Blaine to write the statement against the “reduction of city limit” initiative for the voters’ pamphlet. The official … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 31-August 6, 2025

July 18, 3:01 a.m.: Burglary on Birch Bay Drive. July 18, 10:43 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Harbor Court. July 18, 10:57 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Arnie Road. July 18, 2:21 … more

Construction for new Whatcom Search and Rescue building on hold

While Whatcom County pauses a planned demolition of the near-century-old Northwest Annex complex in north Bellingham, one lifesaving tenant is especially unsure of its future in the complex, or where … more

Home improvement store opens in Blaine

Owners of a new Blaine business hope to become a fixture for home improvement needs.  The store, 1 Stop Interiors, is providing the Blaine area with materials for interior remodeling, from … more

Following the American dream: Blaine alpaca farm breeds champions

Down Spooner Creek Lane is a 12-acre property near Dakota Creek that is home to national champions. They’re grass-chewing, fleece first-placers. The Sunny Alpacas farm, at 9200 Spooner … more

Multiple agencies arrest man threatening to kill law enforcement, bystanders

An armored vehicle and crisis negotiators responded to a Blaine motel after a 41-year-old man allegedly threatened to kill onlookers and Blaine Police Department (BPD) officers on July 20. BPD … more

No injuries in Blaine car fire

No injuries were reported after a fire engulfed a car in flames near Blaine Marine Park during the evening of July 17. Blaine Police Department public information officer Timothy Richardson said … more

Fishing for history at the Alaska Packers Association Museum

A historic relic remains nestled on the edge of Semiahmoo Spit. On the inside, what once was a symbol of labor now also represents Blaine’s rich maritime history. The Alaska Packers Association … more

Summer youth baseball back in Blaine

For the first time in a long time, nine and ten year olds played summer league competitive baseball with the word “Blaine” emblazoned across their chests, marking the first season of … more
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