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Grab a bite of Blaine and Birch Bay

It’s time to sample the flavors of Blaine and Birch Bay. The 15th annual Bite of Blaine is returning to the grand ballroom of the Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa on … more

Trial begins for Birch Bay woman in attempted murder case

By Steve Guntli The jury trial for a Birch Bay woman accused of helping her boyfriend with an attempted murder in Ferndale began last week in Whatcom … more

Pavilion project to break ground in April

By Ian Ferguson After years of planning and a hiatus during the economic recession, a community pavilion for the Blaine branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County is once … more

February: the month for hearts

By Jessica Scott February is both National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day. Together, these heartfelt events pay homage to both the emotional and physical needs … more

Birch Bay Marathon to run February 15

Runners are preparing for the 47th annual Birch Bay Marathon on Sunday, February 15. The 26.2-mile race is a popular local qualifier for the Boston Marathon. In the … more

Heart-health tips from PeaceHealth

By Edward Evans, MD Hearts surround us this month. Along with the paper and chocolate versions are the human ones: the beating hearts of more than 300 million … more

Blaine and Birch Bay Business Roundup

By Steve Guntli Drayton Harbor Oyster Company The Drayton Harbor Oyster Company is preparing to open a storefront on Peace Portal Drive. Co-owner … more

Border program affects Canadian visits

By Meg Olson More shared information between U.S. and Canadian border agencies spells more scrutiny for Canadians who regularly spend time in the U.S. When phase two … more

Another strain of bird flu found in county

By Steve Guntli State health officials have identified a third strain of avian flu in Whatcom County. On January 23, officials from the Washington State Department … more

Food bank founder honored by nation and county

By Steve Guntli When Bert Isackson co-founded the Blaine Food Bank with his late wife, Thelma, nearly 50 years ago, he couldn’t have anticipated the impact it … more

Man killed in hit-and-run accident near border crossing

By Steve Guntli A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run accident near the Pacific Highway truck crossing on January 22. Douglas O. Benton, 53, had … more

County courthouse in need of extensive repairs

By Steve Guntli Whatcom County Courthouse is in need of repairs that will cost county taxpayers millions of dollars. At the Whatcom County Council … more

Wooden nickels helped Blaine weather Great Depression

By Ian Ferguson The early 1930s were tough years for Blaine, as they were for most small towns in America. The Great Depression hit when the stock market crashed in … more

Seahawks 2015: Blaine shows its colors

Steve Croft painted his 1952 Bryant blue and green. The staff of Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt, from l.: Katie Veening, Ginger Isenhour, Laurie Hart, Marsha Hawkins, Stacy Esposito and Brandi … more

Arts and Jazz Night 2015

Photos by Steve Guntli The Blaine Fine Arts Association presented the 18th annual Arts and Jazz event at Blaine High School on January 24. Members of the Blaine High School drama club built a display … more

Blaine’s TSA club finds the fun in science and technology

By Steve Guntli While the sports teams have been getting more attention, one Blaine High School (BHS) club has quietly been making a name for itself on a national … more

ArtBeat: February 2015

February’s Featured Artist: Georgia Donovan Georgia Donovan’s art is designed to make you smile. She creates art for pleasure – both her own and … more

12th man pride

Blaine Primary School students decorated their own 12th man jerseys to support the Seattle Seahawks before the playoff game on January 18. The Hawks shut down the Green Bay Packers … more

GPT executive responds to Lummi Nation requests

By Steve Guntli Executives at SSA Marine have asked the Lummi Nation to participate in a “good faith consultation” regarding the Gateway Pacific Terminal (GPT) … more

Evergreen Cannabis opening this weekend

By Steve Gutnli After several delays, Blaine’s first recreational marijuana store is set for its grand opening this weekend. Evergreen Cannabis … more
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