Growing up in Kodiak, Alaska, Sacha Sanguinetti remembers getting cable TV for the first time and finally being able to watch Major League Baseball games live from his living room. Sanguinetti … more

The Washington state Senate adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Senator Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) that reinforces the state’s strong ties with Canada. Adopted April 11, Senate … more

Tucked away in Birch Bay Village (BBV), a gated community of roughly 1,100 homes on the north shore of Birch Bay, is a nine-hole golf course that has for years been reserved almost exclusively for … more

I tried to be a living kidney donor to my niece, Megan. But after in-depth evaluations at two transplant centers, with many twists and turns, I was rejected. With the two denials and my initial … more

Representatives from the offices of Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen and the Washington State Department of … more

The Editor: I am a senior citizen who frequently travels between Blaine and Seattle. The lack of a functioning train station in Blaine forces me and others to endure longer distances and the … more

April 5, 12:13 a.m.: Domestic violence arrest on Bridge Way. April 5, 6:02 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Moonlight Way. April 6, 1:50 p.m.: Civil problem cold call on Salish Lane. … more

April 5, 5:50 a.m.: Hit and run on 4th Street. April 6, 9:27 a.m.: Moving vehicle accident on 6th Street. April 6, 3:29 p.m.: Serve warrant on H Street. April 7, 9:15 a.m.: Theft on … more

Donald Leif Hrutfiord   Donald Leif Hrutfiord, 95, died at home on February 4, 2025, of cancer. He was raised on a farm south of Blaine, eventually designing and building his … more

Jon Patrick Miller December 14, 1957 – December 31, 2024   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Jon Patrick Miller on December 31, 2024. Beloved … more

Local leaders spanning the maritime, government and education sectors are rallying behind an idea to build a marine center at Blaine Harbor that could be a hub for learning and recreation. The … more

Faced with continual increase in costs, the Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is seeking its first levy lid lift in 16 years. The lift will be presented to voters in the August 5 primary election. … more

A federal judge in the U.S. District Court in Seattle recently sentenced two men to prison for smuggling people near Peace Arch Historical Park, while another man faces sentencing later this month … more

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) introduced a bipartisan bill in Congress that would limit the president’s power to impose tariffs. On April 9, President Donald Trump announced … more

In the last week of Blaine sports action before a week-long spring break hiatus, the Borderites were in full swing. Track and field hosted its first home meet of the season at Borderite Stadium on … more

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has opened its e-bike rebate lottery, which will give Washingtonians either a $300 or $1,200 rebate depending on their income in an effort to … more

Whatcom County Public Works Department (WCPW) will host virtual workshops aimed at helping water users prepare for the upcoming water rights adjudication process along the Nooksack River. Each … more

Less than a month remains before U.S. adults are required to use a REAL ID to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings starting Wednesday, May 7. Following recommendations from the … more