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Weeda credits family, coaches, faith for comeback season

A year ago, when Blaine’s track and field program sent 10 athletes to compete at the 1B/2B/1A State Championship in Yakima, one glaring omission from that roster was hurdler Josiah Weeda. … more

Chaplik sworn in as interim superintendent

Dan Chaplik was sworn in as interim superintendent during the June 16 school board meeting. While Chaplik will officially start the position July 1, the ceremony marked the end of superintendent … more

Orange Cream-Cycle replenishes local ice cream supply

Colin Hawkins is filling a void in the Blaine area’s summer ice cream supply. Hawkins, a lead assistant cook at Blaine school district, noticed the ice cream truck that visited Blaine … more

Nearby trails and parks to explore this summer

We’re lucky to live in an area rich with natural beauty and a climate that makes outdoor time a pleasure nearly year-round. Whether you’re soaking in the blue skies or enjoying a walk, … more

Letters to The Editor: June 19-25, 2025

The Editor: It’s time to learn from history: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” was written by Lord Acton in 1887. He warns of the dangers of … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 19-25, 2025

June 7, 6:33 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Harrison Avenue. June 7, 10:16 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Alder Street. June 7, 10:27 p.m.: Domestic – physical on B Street. June … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 19-25, 2025

June 4, 3:38 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Custer School Road. June 4, 4:37 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Harborview Road. June 4, 6:41 p.m.: Hot rod on Semiahmoo Drive. June 5, 6:32 a.m.: … more

Obituary: Eric Lauritzen

Eric Lauritzen April 21, 1938 – June 5, 2025   Eric Lauritzen, 87, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2025 with Marcia Butler, his wife of 24 years, at … more

Obituary: Eric L. Reese

Eric L. Reese January 23, 1957 – June 12, 2025   Eric L. Reese, of Blaine, WA, age 68, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 23, 1957 in Homestead, … more

Obituary: Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd

Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd September 27, 1947 – June 14, 2025   Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd passed away on June 14, 2025. A lifelong resident of … more

Ttowa Sushi brings new dining option to Blaine

A new downtown Blaine restaurant dishing up everything from sushi to bento boxes is the latest venture for a family known for opening Asian fusion restaurants across Whatcom County. Ttowa Sushi, … more

Birch Bay Kite Festival, Splash Days make seasonal return

School will soon be out, and there’s no shortage of activities for Blaine and Birch Bay families to start the first weekend of summer with Splash Days and the Birch Bay Kite Festival. … more

Scenes from the Scottish gathering festival in Blaine

The Bellingham Scottish Gathering brought bagpipes, dancing and displays of strength to Blaine on June 7. The festival centered around Blaine Marine Park, where a vendors market, drumming and … more

Burn ban announced for unincorporated Whatcom County

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office announced a summer burn ban for all of unincorporated Whatcom County beginning 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 15 through at least Monday, September 15. The … more

Man sentenced for I-5 carjack, chase

Six months after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a cross-border car chase starting in Canada and through Whatcom and Skagit counties in December 2024, Shawn Bergstrom pled guilty to two … more

Borderites earn six All-NWC honors

The 2024-2025 high school sports season is officially over, and Blaine’s graduating seniors have thrown their caps in the air. But athletic honors are still rolling in, with multiple Borderites … more

County councilmembers to host Blaine meeting

Several members of Whatcom County Council will hold a community meeting to better understand the needs of   Blaine area residents 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 at Blaine Public Library. The … more

Road Rules: The legality of U-turns

Question: Washington’s default rule (as I learned it half a century ago) is that a U-turn is unlawful except where it is marked as lawful. On the contrary, California allows U-turns almost … more
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