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No empty plates this Thanksgiving

Cindy Green prepares baskets for the Community Assistance Program’s Thanksgiving Baskets program on November 20. Green and about a dozen other volunteers prepared around 322 … more

Harbor Lights festival to brighten up Blaine

By Steve Guntli   One of Blaine’s oldest and best-loved annual celebrations will be lighting up the town this December. The Holiday Harbor … more

School board grapples with mandates from Olympia

By Ian Ferguson   Starting in 2019, Washington state students will need more credits to graduate, and Blaine school administrators are considering asking for a … more

Blaine woman sentenced for stealing from mailboxes

A Blaine woman has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after being charged with stealing hundreds of pieces of mail. On November 20, Michelle Lyn Roe, 33, also known as … more

Birch Bay chamber sees big turnout for AGM meeting

By Steve Guntli   The Birch Bay community came out in big numbers for the annual general membership (AGM) meeting on November 21. The Birch Bay … more

Glennys Christie: journalist, crusader for democracy and justice

By Alix Christie   Glennys Christie spent her life fighting injustice. She was a crusading journalist, feminist and environmentalist whose career took her from … more

Three creative ideas for holiday party themes and décor

The look of your holiday party can be just as important as its other elements, so go above and beyond a plain table setting. Set the mood for your party and provide a striking visual to accompany the … more

Micky Dolenz on The Monkees, the movies and making furniture

By Steve Guntli   Micky Dolenz was a former child actor looking towards a career as an architect when he got the audition for a sitcom that changed his life. … more

North Cascades Concert Band to perform in Blaine

The North Cascades Concert Band is bringing some holiday spirit to town with a performance of their fall concert. Rob Pattermann, music director and conductor of the band, chose … more

Art Beat: December

By Kitty King December featured artists: Ganga and Neal Engeledow Neal and Ganga Engledow are retired, but they pass their time by making beautiful things. Neal … more

BP holding oil spill drill this Friday in Birch Bay State Park

BP will be deploying their emergency response equipment to Birch Bay State Park from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, November 21, but don't be alarmed: it's just a drill. Technicians will be testing out … more

Aiming for a bullseye

Noah Lutz fires a rubber-tipped arrow at a hay bale during Bellewood Acres’ annual Cidermule Gathering. Photo by Steve Guntli more

Residents weigh in on Birch Bay berm project

By Ian Ferguson and Steve Guntli   Birch Bay residents received an update from project managers and had a chance to weigh in on the ambitious Birch Bay Drive … more

Blaine Chamber endorses Community Toy Store

By Steve Guntli   The Blaine Community Chamber of Commerce is endorsing a Bellingham-based holiday charity, in the hopes of expanding it to Blaine in the … more

UPDATE: Former Blaine police officer’s uniforms and weapons stolen

By Steve Guntli UPDATE: Blaine Police Chief Mike Haslip said there is no indication that the uniforms or weapons that were stolen were Blaine police issue. A former resident, who trained as a … more

Most beaches in Whatcom County reopen for shellfish harvesting

After a year of closures, most Whatcom County beaches are now safe for shellfish harvesting. According to the Whatcom County Health Department, biotoxin levels have dropped in nearly … more

NWFR to take part in “Santa Run” charity

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he needs your help to make the holidays special for needy children. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) and Whatcom County Fire District 4 will … more

Blaine man’s passion for music keeps him healthy and happy

By Steve Guntli   You won’t find a television anywhere in Don Stagg’s modest ranch house on H Street Road. You won’t find any computers; Stagg’s never … more

Semiahmoo restaurant remodel honored for design work

By Steve Guntli   The restaurants at Semiahmoo Resort have undergone a complete transformation over the last year, and design organizations have taken … more

PSE customers to get up to $40 credit on their power bills

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) customers will receive a small credit this winter. On November 17, PSE reps announced they will be granting a one-time credit of about $40 to all of their … more
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