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Blaine Arts Council starts Second Saturdays, celebrates authors and illustrators

Blaine Arts Council (BAC) will have some changes and additions in the new year. The art council will move its downtown art walk, previously held on the first Friday of each month, to the second … more

2024 Year in Review: Whatcom County Sheriff's Office

Serving the Blaine, Birch Bay and Semiahmoo communities continues to be an honor of the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). Joel Douglas began as the Birch Bay neighborhood deputy in … more

2024 Year in Review: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

As we reflect on 2024, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce celebrates a year filled with accomplishments and connections made possible by the vibrant community we serve. This year brought … more

2024 Year in Review: Community Assistance Program

We know that inflation has impacted both the neighbors we serve and the neighbors that donate to the Community Assistance Program (CAP), so we are very grateful for the level of trust and support we … more

Letters to The Editor: January 2-8, 2025

The Editor: Watching birds from the shores of Bellingham Bay and nearby Salish Sea beaches in Whatcom County is a magical experience. I love seeing majestic bald eagles and osprey dive for fish, … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 2-8, 2025

December 12, 1:23 p.m.: Hit and run on 2nd Street. December 12, 4:40 p.m.: Hit and run on 2nd Street. December 13, 9:12 a.m.: Theft on Harrison Avenue. December 14, 9:29 a.m.: Death … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 2-8, 2025

December 10, 3:49 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Henley Street. December 11, 4:27 a.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Anderson Road. December 11, 7:23 a.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury … more

Obituary: James “Jim” R. Joubert

James “Jim” R. Joubert 1942 – 2024   James “Jim” R. Joubert, 82, of Marlborough, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 22, … more

Obituary: Jacob “Jake” Skibsrud

Jacob “Jake” Skibsrud August 22, 1949 – December 2, 2024   Jacob “Jake” Skibsrud, born on August 22, 1949, in Ames, IA, to Marian and Alvin Skibsrud, … more

Obituary: Kathleen Montfort

Kathleen Montfort April 21, 1942 - December 13, 2024   Kathleen (Katy) Montfort was born at home in Blaine on April 21, 1942 to Marian and William (Bill) Montfort and passed away … more

Obituary: Shirley Jeanne (Swank) Lines-Lindahl

Shirley Jeanne (Swank) Lines-Lindahl April 2, 1929 – December 22, 2024   Shirley Jeanne (Swank) Lines-Lindahl, age 95, died at Grace Adult Family Home in Ferndale, WA. She … more

Whatcom County accepting applications to Birch Bay Advisory Committee

Whatcom County is accepting applications to its newly formed Birch Bay Advisory Committee until Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Whatcom County Council approved the committee on December 3 to create an … more

Blaine musician releases online holiday greeting card

Gina Williams, a Blaine resident and award-winning musician, has released an online holiday greeting card for people who may need some extra holiday cheer. Williams’ “A Cozy … more

County discusses comprehensive plan figures

Blaine and Birch Bay residents attended a Whatcom County Planning Commission work session on December 12, as the county and city representatives move toward updating the comprehensive plan. … more

Whatcom County comprehensive plan survey

Whatcom County is requesting public input on its 2025 comprehensive plan update that will shape the county’s planning goals and policies for the next 20 years. The survey will be available … more

CAP holds community toy store

‘Swiftpocalypse’ brought thousands across border

If it felt like there were thousands of cars crowding the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway ports of entry into Canada, that wasn’t your brain exaggerating for theatrical effect. Taylor Swift … more

Girls bowling wins big, basketball stumbles in conference openers

In the final week of games before the Northwest Conference season pauses for winter break, the Borderites had a great showing on the wrestling mat and bowling alley, but not so much on the court. … more
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