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Faulkner finishes ahead of the pack at state cross country meet

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine freshman Eleeshiyah Faulkner finished 56th out of 162 runners in the girls 2A state cross country meet on November 3 at Sun Willows Golf Course in … more

Community steps forward to honor veterans

Several community groups are hosting events in honor of our nation’s veterans. Here’s a preview: Downtown Blaine The public can attend a veteran’s memorial … more

Busy week for county sheriff’s deputies

The following activity reports are summaries of recent incidents handled by Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office personnel: October 31, 7:35 a.m.: Shots in progress on Seafair … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough November is here and so is the rain, cooler temperatures and maybe even some snow. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with it comes the need to go … more

A key to compassionate dementia care

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the more prominent forms of dementia, but there are many additional types of dementia that also can cause both physical and cognitive alterations. Understanding the … more

How seniors can avoid scams

Con artists masquerading as charities can victimize anyone, but seniors are especially vulnerable to such criminals. Men and women who perpetrate charitable fraud often target older men and women, … more

A House of Crows draws a crowd of Halloween trick-or-treaters

Gina and Chris Freeman covered their home at 610 C Street in Blaine with spooky decor for Halloween. Video by Pat Grubb. [slideshow_deploy id='27907'] Photos by … more

Flood watch in effect for Whatcom County

The Nooksack River is at risk of reaching minor flood stage this Friday, November 2 due to increased rainfall, according to a press release from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) division … more

Rockin’ at Rocktoberfest…

The Blaine Pizza Factory and the Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition hosted Rocktoberfest on October 27 in downtown Blaine. The event featured live music, pumpkin painting, a … more

Have a question for Blaine police?

Department to host open house on November 7 By Stefanie Donahue The public can get an inside look at the Blaine Police Department next week. An … more

City considers relocating 4th Street skate park

Marine, Lincoln parks are options By Stefanie Donahue City officials are considering relocating Blaine Skate Park on 4th Street to make way for a possible … more

Blaine Library celebrates 30 years in its current home

Volunteer effort culminated in library opening in 1988 By Oliver Lazenby From microfiche to the Internet, cassette tapes to digital downloads, the Blaine Library has … more

Borderites stay alive with playoff win against Mountlake Terrace

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine football pulled off a playoff upset on October 26, beating Mountlake Terrace 28–10 in a first-round loser-out game at Edmonds … more

Finally, a local option for swimming lessons

By Oliver Lazenby Sometimes the communities that could benefit most from swimming lessons don’t have them. That has been true for Birch Bay, said Tish O ‘Keefe, Whatcom Family … more

Ballots due November 6

General election ballots must be returned by Tuesday, November 6. Stamps are not required to return ballots by mail this election, but ballots must be postmarked by November 6 to … more

Man arrested in Lynden; facing rape, theft charges

Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies arrested Gary Samuel Giles, 62, in Lynden on October 27 after receiving a report of repeated domestic violence incidents that allegedly occurred over a one-year … more

Natural ways to fight fall allergies

As the days become shorter and the weather cools down, a new crop of allergy symptoms can arise, turning the autumn season into one marked by sneezing, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. Medications … more

Are you enrolled in a health insurance plan?

Individual open enrollment for 2019 health insurance is November 1 through December 15. Here are a few tips from  director of health and benefits Justin Kulhanek of Fortiphi … more

Blaine school district given suicide prevention education

All employees to be trained By Oliver Lazenby Blaine school district staff is working through a training course called Signs of Suicide (SOS), a national program … more

Kids can participate in mock election

By Taylor Nichols Elementary, middle and high school students in Washington can participate in a mock election between October 24 and election day this Tuesday, November … more
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