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Obituary: Robert “Bob” E. Kley

Robert “Bob” E. Kley Robert “Bob” E. Kley, age 69, of Ferndale passed away March 15, 2024 in Bellingham. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, … more

Road Rules: Visibility and distractions in new cars

Question: You’ve written before about A-pillars being a visibility problem, but try being tall with the safety cam in newer cars completely obscuring your vision for its own purposes of viewing … more

Making a community impact through Blaine Senior Center

I am lucky that I have a job I love. I am surrounded by amazing people with whom I get to connect in such special ways every day. I sometimes wish I could show others how astounding my day is. I am … more

Letters to The Editor: April 4-10, 2024

The Editor: The Blaine High School Theatre Arts program is presenting another delightful musical. This spring’s offering by our talented and hard-working students will be “Mamma … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 4-10, 2024

March 23, 2:07 a.m.: Prowler on D Street. March 23, 11:55 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Peace Portal Drive. March 24, 6:22 a.m.: Subject stop on Boblett Street. March 24, 6:23 … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: August 4-10, 2024

March 23, 2:07 a.m.: Prowler on D Street. March 23, 11:55 a.m.: Domestic – physical on Peace Portal Drive. March 24, 6:22 a.m.: Subject stop on Boblett Street. March 24, 6:23 a.m.: Alarm … more

Court evaluating Blaine man’s competency to stand trial for first-degree murder

Whatcom County Superior Court is currently evaluating whether a 77-year-old Blaine man is competent to stand trial for first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his neighbor last October. … more

Blaine school district planning another round of teacher, staff cuts

The Blaine School Board swore in new members Ryan Swinburnson and Steve Galbraith to begin its March 25 meeting, in front of a packed crowd in the district boardroom. The two new members, who … more

Plover repairs on track to finish by summer

Major repairs on the historic Plover passenger ferry appear to be cruising in the right direction for the 80-year-old vessel to become seaworthy before Memorial Day weekend.  The U.S. Coast … more

Baseball cools off, girls golf strong showing at Semiahmoo

Girls Golf Blaine girls golf hosted its lone home meet of the season at Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club on March 25, with a trio of golfers shooting under 60 on the nine-hole course, all placing … more

Blaine City Council approves Funk’s police chief contract

Blaine City Council unanimously approved Rodger Funk’s employment contract as Blaine police chief in a 6-0 vote with councilmember Eric Davidson absent. Funk’s first day is expected to be … more

Fire commissioners approve putting levy proposal on August ballots

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to put a levy lid lift proposal on August primary ballots.   The levy proposal would … more

City of Blaine intends to sell land next to Blaine industrial park

Blaine City Council unanimously authorized city manager Mike Harmon to write a letter of intent for the potential sale of the city’s 2.65-acre property at 1721 Fern Street in Blaine to Eugen … more

Family Easter events around Blaine

The Easter Bunny will be making appearances around Blaine this weekend, with several Easter egg hunts and family activities planned for the holiday weekend. Below are a few of those events.  … more

Road Rules: What cars should new drivers have?

Question: In front of my building I saw a shiny Cadillac Escalade, that on closer inspection had fender-bender dings, attempting to parallel park in a too-small space. Oh, I forgot to mention that … more

How to prepare for home fire escape

Your ability to get out of your home during a fire depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and proactive planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one to two … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 28-April 3, 2024

March 15, 3:01 p.m.: Theft cold call on McGee Road. March 15, 3:51 p.m.: Hot rod on Kickerville Road. March 15, 8:24 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street. March 16, 1:49 p.m.: … more
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