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Soccer season ends in tough playoff loss

Alieu Diaw looks for an opening in Lynden’s defense. Photos by Jeanie Lyons By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine boys varsity soccer team’s season ended in a tough loss in the first round of the … more

BHS athletic Hall of Fame seeks nominations

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine Athletic Booster Club is working on establishing a Hall of Fame to honor former Blaine High School athletes, coaches, teams and contributing community … more

Blaine wins one and loses one at home

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls varsity basketball won a conference game against Lakewood 50–45 on January 17 at home, and then lost to Anacortes 52-33 on January 22, also at … more

WTA proposes changes to bus fares

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) could soon be changing its bus fares. The changes would affect the price of the 31-day pass, increasing from $25 to $30, and the 92-day pass, increasing … more

Community matches donor’s pledge

Members of the community responded generously to one Blaine resident’s fundraising challenge in support of the Blaine Boys and Girls clubhouse. In late September, an anonymous donor in … more

Donate to a food drive for dogs and cats

Birch Bay resident Samantha Syrnich is organizing a food drive for dogs and cats. A few years ago, Syrnich decided to run a food drive for the first time. She loves animals deeply and has a cat … more

For 2020 seniors, high school ended without the chance to say goodbye

Blaine High School (BHS) seniors Ingrid and Marni Aosved were visiting their future college, Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, on March 13. Back at BHS, between fifth and sixth period, their … more

City of Blaine launches loan program for local businesses

The city of Blaine is offering a new loan program for local businesses to help them get through the economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning Thursday, May 14, Blaine-area … more

Blaine Police Department: November 4-10, 2021

Oct. 23, 2:18 a.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on 5th Street. Oct. 23, 7:18 p.m.: Domestic order violation on D Street. Oct. 23, 8:01 p.m.: Fraud investigation on Peace Portal Drive. Oct. 23, … more

Shewmake challenges Ericksen for state senate seat

Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham), representative for 42nd legislative district, announced she is challenging Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) for the Washington State Senate seat. Shewmake was elected to … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 6-12, 2022

Dec. 25, 9:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden and Kickerville roads. Dec. 25, 10:08 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Kickerville and Loomis Trail roads. Dec. 25, 2:05 a.m.: Watch for on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 19-25, 2022

May 7, 12:01 a.m.: Vehicle prowl and theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. May 7, 9:47 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 3rd Street. May 7, 5:30 p.m.: Order violation on Runge Avenue. May 8, 1:06 … more

Upcoming art studio tour to highlight Blaine, Birch Bay artists

A weekend celebrating Blaine and Birch Bay’s broad artistic talent returns for its second year Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27. The event, formally known as The Wave, will kick off … more

2023 Year in Review: Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2

BBBPRD2 can proudly say that it was a year of great success and community engagement. People of all ages and abilities enjoyed our extended schedule of fitness classes, boot camps and sessions, our … more

Whatcom County Council roundup

The most recent news from Whatcom County Council … Drayton Harbor Shellfish plan approved Council voted unanimously to approve an update to the 2024 Drayton Harbor Shellfish Recovery … more

Blaine filmmakers' passion project to headline Friday Harbor Film Festival

By Steve Guntli   In 2013, two Blaine filmmakers set out to document the plight of the orca whale in the Salish Sea. Now, after a year of hard work and … more

UPDATED: Crab season opens in north Whatcom County

By Steve Guntli Get your crab pots ready: Crabbing season officially opens at 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 13. According to the Washington Department … more

Light, modern takes on two classic Thanksgiving sides

By Kara Furr While green bean casserole and yams with marshmallows certainly have their place on the traditional Thanksgiving table, it’s fun to try something new from time to … more

Haggen auction for Whatcom County stores delayed for the third time

By Oliver Lazenby The auction for Haggen’s last remaining and most profitable stores has once again been pushed back, this time until Friday, March 11, according to documents filed … more
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