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Health department offering vaccine clinics for uninsured

The Whatcom County Health and Community Services has announced its upcoming vaccine clinics where people can receive free immunizations for people without medical insurance. The clinic will be … more

Where to go for care during a busy respiratory virus season

PeaceHealth encourages the public to consider options other than the ER for non-life-threatening conditions PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is experiencing above average patient volumes in … more

Observing birds can impact your mental health – here’s how to start

March is here, and nature is beginning to wake from its hibernation. You’ll hear more bird sounds as the sunlight is longer and warmer. Have you ever wondered what bird is making all that … more

Blaine book club review: “When Women Were Dragons”

“When Women Were Dragons” is a work of magical realism by author Kelly Regan Barnhill. It imagines a world in which women randomly transform into dragons to fly away, leaving their human … more

Letters to The Editor: March 13-19, 2025

The Editor: I’m bewildered by Trump’s reasoning about tariffs on Canada. He’s ignoring the USMCA free-trade treaty he negotiated in his first term, which he called “the … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 13-19, 2025

March 1, 12:30 a.m.: Domestic violence arrest on Loomis Trail Road. March 1, 8:56 a.m.: Theft cold call on Harvey Road. March 1, 10:53 a.m.: Serve warrant on East Street. March 1, 1:18 … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: March 13-19, 2025

March 1, 4:37 a.m.: Suspicious person on 9th Street. March 1, 9:07 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Evans Drive. March 2, 2:38 p.m.: Missing person on H Street. March 3, 3:45 p.m.: … more

Tariff situation changes minute-by-minute

Who knows? The tariff situation involving the United States, Canada, and Mexico appears to change on a minute-by-minute basis. As expected, President Donald Trump’s previously … more

Trump’s tariffs go into effect for Canada, Mexico and China

As expected, President Donald Trump’s previously announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 4, a move that will affect the cost of goods. One day later, … more

Dive into local birding with Wings Over Water

The Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival is returning to the Blaine area for its 22nd year with a full slate of activities, a birding expo and keynote speaker from Friday, March 14 through … more

Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting comes to Blaine

The next Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting will be held 6-9 p.m. Thursday, March 13 on Zoom and at the Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. The commission will review the executive … more

County sexual harassment update: HR policy review, request for independent review of apparent violations

Whatcom County Council hired Matrix Consulting Group on February 25 to review the county’s human resource policies and procedures. This action comes nearly a year after a Cascade PBS … more

2026 Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge to be Guinness World Record attempt

Birch Bay’s 43-year-old tradition of a New Year’s Day polar bear plunge is taking on a big goal for January 1, 2026: The frosty event will be an attempt to break the Guinness World … more

Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee holds first meeting

Birch Bay Community Advisory Committee discussed its priorities and how it will operate during its first meeting at Birch Bay Bible Church on February 27. Roland Middleton, special projects manager … more

BHS drama brings ‘Hadestown’ to Blaine

Opening night of Blaine High School Theater Arts Program’s production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition” is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Performing Arts Center, kicking off two … more

Spring Sports Preview: Borderite baseball, softball prepare for the season with fresh faces and returning seniors

The spring sports season is here, and there are plenty of new faces coming to Blaine varsity sports, coaches and players included. Baseball is headed into its second season helmed by skipper … more

Mailman and neighbors ward off dog attack in Blaine

U.S. Postal Service driver Dave Hamilton, 55, helped save a Blaine woman from a dog attack at 4th and Cherry streets while on his delivery route February 22. Hamilton, a rural carrier for USPS … more
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