Photos by Janell … more

By Stefanie Donahue United States Coast Guard (USCG) representatives Chris Schilling and Melinda Bacon, conducted an annual inspection of the historic Plover ferry last Thursday, … more

Snow hit Whatcom County last week and icy conditions were quick to follow. On December 14, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted temperatures averaging a high of 34 degrees … more

May 11, 1935 - March 17, 2017 Graveside service to be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr., … more

By Whatcom Humane Society development associate Courtney Adams A hot day can be deadly to a pet left in a parked car. When the temperature is in the low 80s … more

By Oliver Lazenby A man jumped off the Hughes Avenue overpass at 12:23 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6, and was hit by a vehicle that fled, according to a memo from Washington State … more

By Oliver Lazenby From late November to late January, thousands of bald eagles descend on local rivers and streams in search of chum salmon. Eagles arrive from as far as Montana, … more

The Blaine Chamber of Commerce raised approximately $14,000 at Bite of Blaine. The 18th annual event took place on February 19 at the Semiahmoo Resort ballroom and featured food from … more

The Editor: Blaine Cub Scouts Pack 4025 would like to publicly thank everyone who helped host the District Regional Pinewood Derby! We are thankful for Blaine-Birch … more

Rich in vegetation and wildlife, Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve, located south of Birch Bay State Park, is a place of discovery. The 54-acre reserve was donated to Whatcom County Parks by Whatcom … more

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

Local weather gave residents a clear view of a total eclipse on January 20. Photo by Jack McKenna more

A Blaine woman who plans to donate a kidney to her cousin is encouraging people to learn more about becoming living organ donors, a process that she said is not as scary as it sounds. Amy Ashby, … more

Billboard for Birch Bay Resorts, March 1953. Photo by Jack Carver, courtesy Whatcom Museum more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) has been offering free CPR classes every month for the public to attend. The classes cover CPR, choking and the use of AEDs, or automated external defibrillators. … more

At this year’s Big Climb fundraiser in Seattle, a team from Blaine will scale the Columbia Center skyscraper in order to raise awareness about the importance of leukemia and lymphoma research. … more

Dustin Gleaves, a fire commissioner, announced that he is running for state representative for the 42nd legislative district, seeking to fill the seat currently held by Rep. Luanne Van Werven. … more

Q: The Washington State Patrol lists “alternative traction devices” that are approved for use when “chains required” signs are posted. However, the Washington Administrative … more

Lucius “Luke” Button IV June 11, 1950–October 21, 2021 Luke Button, age, 71, of Blaine, passed from this life on Thursday, October 21, 2021 with exceeding joy, and went home to the arms … more

Almost as immediate as the flooding began, an outpour of community support was palpable throughout Whatcom County as residents began repairing damaged homes. By Thursday, November 18, volunteer … more