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Planning commission tables vote on east Blaine manufactured home code amendment

About 30 people packed Blaine’s planning commission public hearing December 8 on a proposed zoning text amendment that would allow large manufactured home parks in east Blaine. After two hours … more

Whatcom County budget expands in law and health

Whatcom County government’s major spending in the next two years will be on emergency medical services (EMS), law enforcement, public health, justice and development, in that order. Whatcom … more

Sports roundup: Girls bowling rolling strong, boys wrestling finishes 5th

Blaine girls bowling head coach Matt McAuley said the team’s attitude is all about fun and development. With high school bowling starting in November for the first time since the pandemic, … more

Blaine without a hornet buzz this year as trapping ends

Washington state scientists are wrapping up their search for the northern giant hornet this year without detections in Blaine or statewide, but are asking the public to remain vigilant of the … more

Blaine school board extends deadline for vacant position

The application deadline for the Blaine school board’s vacant district 1 seat has been extended until 4 p.m. Thursday, December 29. The previous deadline was December 9. School board … more

Two kayakers rescued near Birch Bay State Park after over 30 minutes in water

Two Good Samaritans rescued a juvenile and adult who had overturned their kayak near Birch Bay State Park around mid-afternoon on December 10.  Whatcom County Fire District No. 7 fire chief … more

Fewer residents behind on utility bills

Blaine finance director Daniel Heverling said shutoffs and overdue payments haven’t been much of an issue since the city placed a temporary pause on utility shutoffs last year.  Blaine … more

Nick Biello and Charlie Porter to play Christmas concert

Pacific Arts Association (PAA) will be hosting a Christmas concert to get the community in the holiday spirit on Monday, December 19. Blaine Harbor Music Festival’s Nick Biello, a … more

CAP hosts Community Toy Store

Health officials recommend masking indoors amid respiratory virus surge

The Whatcom County Health Department is asking residents to mask indoors as Washington state experiences an ‘unprecedented’ surge in respiratory illness.  In a December 9 press … more

Road Rules: The five-car rule

Question: I’ve always wondered about the five-car rule when you are driving the speed limit. I pull over as I don’t like being in front of aggressive drivers, but is that illegal too, … more

Christmas at Semiahmoo Resort

Obituary: Patrick Gibson White

Patrick Gibson White January 30, 1953 – November 28, 2022  Beloved long-time Point Roberts local, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Patrick (Pat) Gibson White, 69, passed … more

Obituary: Ingrid (Rudy) Johnsen

Ingrid (Rudy) Johnsen April 20, 1934 - November 21, 2022 Ingrid (Rudy) Johnsen died peacefully in the night on November 21, 2022 at the Christian Health Care Center nursing home in Lynden. Her … more

Letters to The Editor: December 15-21, 2022

The Editor: I recently attended the Blaine planning commission for the H Street mobile home park meeting on December 8. I was and remain deeply concerned about the integrity of the proceedings … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 15-21, 2022

Dec. 2, 1:38 p.m.: Junk vehicle on Harvey Road. Dec. 2, 12:34 p.m.: Trespass on E Street. Dec. 3, 1:24 a.m.: Misdemeanor assault on A Street. Dec. 3, noon: Assist citizen on H … more

Sheriff's Reports, December 15-21, 2022

Dec. 1, 7:57 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle on Boone Road. Dec. 1, 7:59 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Blaine Road. Dec. 1, 8:04 a.m.: Vehicle theft on Boone Road. Dec. 1, 8:52 a.m.: Impound private on … more

Michael Harmon expected to become next city manager

Blaine City Council is expected to approve the employment contract of Michael Harmon as the next city manager. Harmon is the chief operating officer an electric utility provider in Wyoming and former … more
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