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Icy driving tips from the Whatcom Sheriff’s Office

With cold weather having arrived, make sure you are prepared for winter driving. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office recommends that you stock your vehicle with blankets, water, … more

Saluting our veterans

Wes Thompson salutes the Blaine Veterans Memorial, which commemorates local residents who died in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Thompson, chaplain for VFW post 9474, … more

Republican winning streak confirmed throughout county, nation

By Steve Guntli   The dust has settled, the votes are counted and the results are largely unchanged: Republicans and incumbents won the day in the November 4 … more

Arson investigation begins for house fire on D Street

By Steve Guntli   Blaine police have arrested a man in connection with a house fire that may have been an attempted suicide. Neighbors called … more

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce to host annual meeting and social gathering

By Steve Guntli   The directors of the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce have some big ideas for the community, and they want to spread awareness in the most … more

Dakota Creek Winery to expand distribution

By Steve Guntli   Dakota Creek Winery of Blaine has signed a distribution agreement that will send its wine to five different counties. Ken … more

UPDATED: Student 5k to benefit Blaine Food Bank and Close Up program

By Steve Guntli   For 28 years, Blaine High School students have traveled to Washington, D.C. to learn about government and democracy with the Close Up program. … more

Winter Ride program helps students hit the slopes

It’s time once again for Blaine students to hop on the ski bus. The Winter Ride program is now accepting applicants from middle and high school students looking to shred Mt. Baker … more

City honors local teen for building Peace Arch picnic area

After a lot of hard work, a local teenager has left his mark at Peace Arch State Park. Blaine High School student Shawn Williams has been a Boy Scout for six years and recently … more

Exercise tips for people living with diabetes

For many people, beginning an exercise program can be daunting because they’re out of shape, overweight or have other health conditions that have resulted in a sedentary life style. Although most … more

A unique, delicious pie for Thanksgiving

By Kara Furr   Pumpkin pie – for most people, it just wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without one on the dinner table. But if you’re getting bored with … more

Young at heart: November

By JoAn Newby   With the increasing chilliness of November comes a gathering closeness. Rain and winds may be brisk and chilly but there are heart-warming … more

A break in the clouds

A rare pause in the rainy weather allowed a huge rainbow to arc over Semiahmoo Bay October 29. Photo by William Bohn more

Blaine pot store may open by end of November

By Steve Guntli   Blaine may have its first retail marijuana shop by the end of the month. Jake Lamont, managing partner with JJF Ltd., is … more

Blaine voters shoot down name change measure

By Steve Guntli   It’s official: the name of Blaine shall remain the same. The voters of Blaine have soundly struck down proposition 2014-1, … more

UPDATED: Republicans sweep the legislature in Whatcom County

By Steve Guntli   The early returns for Tuesday’s general election are in, and Whatcom County voters heavily favored Republicans and … more

Man arrested at border with child porn

By Steve Guntli   Officers from the Washington State Patrol (WSP) arrested a convicted sex offender trying to cross the border into Canada on October … more

Roundabout construction at Slater Road commences after delays

After several delays, construction for the new roundabouts at the I-5/Slater Road interchange is underway. Crews from Granite Construction began work on three compact roundabouts on … more

County to hold open house for berm project

On Saturday, November 8, Whatcom County Public Works will host a public open house to discuss the new Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project, informally known as the “Birch Bay berm … more

Kenoyer retires from school district

By Ian Ferguson   After 22 years of service to the Blaine school district, facilities supervisor Jim Kenoyer retired at the end of October, and although he’s … more
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