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Local health screenings open

Life Line Screening, a private prevention and wellness company, announced it will hold a pop-up clinic to conduct health testing for Blaine and Birch Bay residents at the American Legion Peace Arch … more

Blaine winter sports preview: New coaches, teams start season

With the first frost of the year arriving, so too is the Blaine high school winter sports season. There are plenty of (relatively) new faces this season, with athletic director Chas Kok taking the … more

City seeks input on Marine Park upgrades

The city of Blaine is inviting the public to weigh in on two design concepts for a future Blaine Marine Park. The city will officially unveil the plans during open houses 4:30-5:30 p.m. … more

County to hold public comp plan meeting

The Whatcom County Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on December 12 regarding the upcoming comprehensive plan update, and is inviting the public to attend the crucial meeting. The … more

Port of Bellingham approves 2025 budget

The Port of Bellingham has approved its 2025 budget without a one percent property tax levy despite the revenue hurdles it faces. Port commissioners approved a $36.7 million operating and … more

County Council approves biennial budget, enacts property tax hike

Whatcom County Council approved the 2025-26 biennial budget in a 4-3 vote on November 19, increasing the tax bill for property owners by roughly 2.7 percent in unincorporated parts of the county, and … more

Blaine Food Bank welcomes new director amid increased demand

The Blaine Food Bank (BFB) appointed Lisa Dobbin as its new director in mid-November, replacing long-time director Sally Church to lead the local charity organization. Dobbin has volunteered for … more

Sheriff's Reports, November 28-December 4, 2024

November 15, 2:46 a.m.: Domestic violence arrest on Birch Bay Drive. November 15, 9:51 a.m.: Animal problem on Delta Line Road. November 15, 11:47 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Delta … more

City of Blaine to remedy lead pipes in next decade

The city of Blaine is taking inventory of over 1,700 pipes made from unknown materials as part of a federal mandate requiring lead pipes to be replaced within the next decade. Blaine Public … more

City council approves building height increase

In a 4-3 vote, Blaine City Council approved increasing building heights by one story on the west side of Peace Portal Drive in the downtown core during its November 25 meeting. The vote garnered … more

Night market and luminary walk added to holiday festival

A full day of holiday festivities is bringing back familiar traditions to downtown Blaine while also starting a new holiday market and luminary walk on Saturday, November 30. The newest addition … more

Birch Bay Incorporation Association holds annual general meeting, elects steering committee

About 30 people were in the audience for the Birch Bay Incorporation Association’s (BBIA) annual general meeting at North Bay Community Church on November 21. BBIA founder Matt Berry led … more

State board exonerates Moles funeral home from improper body storage

The Washington State Funeral and Cemetery Board unanimously exonerated Moles Farewell Tributes and Crematory from any wrongdoing in bodies that were found mishandled earlier this year. Whatcom … more

Blaine school board roundup: School funding issues statewide, not just Blaine, board says

The Blaine school board gathered at the district boardroom for its monthly meeting on November 25, to discuss the recent Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) conference, the … more

County health department begins monitoring for bird flu

Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) began officially monitoring bird flu outbreaks on November 20 after a backyard flock in Whatcom County tested positive for the disease. … more

E. coli leads to recall of organic carrots

The Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) is warning residents to check the label on organic baby and whole carrots they purchased from late summer through this fall. According to … more
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