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Road work to close parts of I-5 from Blaine to Ferndale

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has scheduled overnight lane and ramp closures for pavement repairs on I-5 southbound from Blaine to Ferndale. Sections of the shoulder … more

Blaine school district releases draft 2025-26 budget

The Blaine school district released its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year on July 10, outlining how a third consecutive year of budget cuts could look. This year’s proposed … more

Classic cars and sand sculptures coming to Birch Bay

The pinnacle of summer in Birch Bay returns for yet another jam-packed weekend with the sand sculpture competition on Saturday, July 26 and Rollback Weekend on Sunday, July 27. “This is … more

State provides $500K grant for Birch Bay Beach Park

Whatcom County Parks and Recreation just received a $500,000 funding boost for designing and developing the Birch Bay Beach Park, which is expected to cost over $5 million.  The funding, … more

An afternoon on the Plover, from Semiahmoo to Blaine Harbor

There is no shortage of adventure for all aboard the historic Plover passenger ferry. The 81-year-old ferry, once transporting Alaska Packers Association workers between Semiahmoo Spit and … more

Immigration officials release Portland children detained near border

After two weeks in custody, four Portland children have been released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, OPB has learned. Their parents are still being held. Kenia Jackeline … more

Harbor guardians: The watchful cormorants

Upon the whispers of the tide, Where sea and sky and secrets bide, A schooner rests, its anchor deep, Beneath the clouds that softly weep.   Upon the breakers, jagged, … more

Road Rules: Crosswalks and traffic signs

Question: What are the rules about crosswalks at intersections with signal lights? Many people think that if they are in a crosswalk and the light is green for the automobile, they can still cross. … more

Obituary: Clare Swift Nurre

Clare Swift Nurre January 27, 1948 – July 4, 2025   Clare Swift Nurre, 77, of Blaine, WA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. … more

Celebration of Life: Gabriel Zamora 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Gabriel Zamora  July 27, 1949 to March 29, 2025   Seahawks-themed birthday party and memorial, Sunday, July 27, 1–4 p.m. with a service from … more

East Blaine de-annexation ballot measure to go before council

Blaine City Council is expected to vote on whether it will place a ballot measure in the November election that would allow city residents to vote on removing 552 acres of the Grandis Pond property … more

Peace Portal Drive construction expected through mid-September

A section of the main thoroughfare in downtown Blaine will be under construction from July until mid-September as the Downtown Revitalization Project makes Americans with Disabilities Act and other … more

Orcas reappear in Drayton Harbor

Orcas returned to Drayton Harbor about 6:45 p.m. July 3 after being seen in the same Blaine waters less than a week earlier. The orcas, which are not common in Blaine, were previously sighted in … more

Nature’s Path provides large donation to food bank

Nature’s Path, an organic cereal and granola manufacturer in Blaine, recently stopped by the Blaine Food Bank with a donation on July 7. Not just any donation – this was the first … more

Celine Mauger named Blaine Senior Center operations manager

Celine Mauger has taken the reins as operations manager of the Blaine Senior Center. The city of Blaine granted full management to Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) on … more

New executive director joins the Blaine chamber

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce announced Kristen Colvin Gomes as its executive director on July 7. Colvin Gomes is the lead concierge at Semiahmoo Resort, creating deep connections with visitors … more
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