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Bite of Blaine 2015

Photos by Steve Guntli A sold-out crowd of about 250 people filled the ballroom at Semiahmoo Resort for the Bite of Blaine on February 16. Proceeds will be used to fund Blaine’s … more

Time to register for kindergarten

Registration for Blaine Primary School’s kindergarten classes will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Children are eligible for kindergarten if they are turning 5 … more

Pets take the spotlight at Semiahmoo this weekend

Two national holidays honoring pets and their owners are coming this weekend, and Semiahmoo Resort is celebrating with a special pet-friendly weekend on the … more

What you need to know about diabetes risk factors

When it comes to Type 2 diabetes, many only consider weight when considering their risk. However, diabetes is complicated, and risk factors are numerous. The … more

Community rallies around family after injury

By Steve Guntli After suffering a serious injury, Amy Sand learned what kind of community Blaine really is. In November 2014, Sand fell in her … more

Peace Arch Park Treaty of Ghent ceremony

Consuls from Canada, Belgium, the U.S. and the U.K. gathered in Peace Arch Park on February 13 to commemorate the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war of 1812 and inspired the … more

Fresh flowers for Valentine’s Day

Photos by Steve Guntli Mary Amsberry prepares Valentine’s Day bouquets at Blaine Bouquets on February 10. Fresh red roses serve as the centerpiece for the Blaine Bouquets work table. The basement … more

School bond receives overwhelming support

By Steve Guntli The Blaine school district will receive some much-needed upgrades after voters chose to pass a $45 million bond. Early results from … more

Consuls from four countries to gather at Peace Arch event

The treaty that ended the War of 1812 and established a lasting peace between the U.S., Canada and the U.K. is once again being celebrated at Peace Arch … more

Army Corps of Engineers needs more information before considering Lummi GPT request

By Steve Guntli The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has responded to the Lummi Nation’s request to deny the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) permit. In a letter … more

Declining Canadian dollar impacting Whatcom County retail sales

By Steve Guntli For the first time since 2009, the Canadian dollar has fallen below 80 cents and the months-long decrease in value has had an impact on cross-border shopping in … more

LEED certification questioned for new jail

By Ian Ferguson A decision on whether or not to require LEED silver certification for the new Whatcom County jail and sheriff’s headquarters was postponed until next year after the … more

Young at Heart: February

By JoAn Newby February is a very special month, and all of us at the Blaine Senior/Activity Center are thankful that daylight hours are increasing with each passing day. We can … more

Tips to manage arthritis pain

One in five adults in the United States now reports having doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For the millions of … more

Blaine grad finds his calling in marijuana

By Steve Guntli When Barry Stieb was a student at Blaine High School in the late ’90s, he couldn’t have guessed that he’d one day make his living growing … more

New bill would drop Daylight Saving Time in Washington

By Steve Guntli If the state legislature passes a new bill, the yearly ritual of springing forward and falling back could be a thing of the … more

County and state math competitions in Blaine need volunteers

Even if your math skills only extend as far as balancing your checkbook, you can still volunteer with two math competitions that are coming to Blaine. The Whatcom County middle … more

The Indoor Report: What to read, watch and listen to this month

By Steve Guntli Valentine’s day approaches, and love is in the air, but candy and flowers are played out. Why not share some of these classic selections with your special … more

New NEXUS center opens in Birch Bay Square

International delegates and members of the press gathered at Birch Bay Square on January 29 to witness the ribbon cutting for the new NEXUS enrollment center. From l.: Canada Border … more

City council rallies behind Amtrak stop

By Steve Guntli Blaine City Council is taking another stab for an Amtrak station in Blaine. At the regular council meeting on January 26, Mayor … more
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