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Local captain rescues fully grounded boat in Semiahmoo

A local captain recently came to the aid of a large sailboat stuck high and dry next to the Semiahmoo Spit, helping to set the boat upright, free its keel from the mud and get it back safely into … more

Whatcom County is voting early at more than double the rate in 2016

People across the state and country are voting earlier than usual in this election, and Whatcom County is no exception. On October 27, one week before Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, the … more

Blaine Boys and Girls Club receives $5,100 donation

Two east Blaine construction companies donated over $5,000 to the Blaine Boys and Girls Club. Bellingham-based businesses Skeers Construction Inc. and Bellingham Millwork Supply Co. gave $5,100 to … more

North Cascades Highway to close November 15 for winter

Every year North Cascades Highway, State Route 20, closes around mid-November for the winter. In a media release, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced October 27 the road … more

Year in Review: Pacific Arts Association

Like all organizations in Blaine, The Pacific Arts Association’s (PAA) 2021 year was significantly impacted by the pandemic. Our major event, The Blaine Harbor Music Festival and Jazz Camp, was … more

Blaine Art Studio Tour reopens call for artists

Local artists who missed the deadline to sign up for Blaine’s new art studio tour will have a second chance to showcase their work to the public. Blaine Art Studio Tour organizers have … 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

Obituary: William Hudson Bunker

William Hudson Bunker February, 1938 – April, 2023   William Hudson Bunker “Bill” died of cancer on April 18, 2023. He was 85. Perhaps even more than his many passions … more

Manufactured home park code amendments revisited in city council

In a roller coaster of decisions surrounding a proposed text amendment that would clarify city code on manufactured home parks in east Blaine, both the prospective developers and Blaine City Council … more

Blaine book club review: ‘How the Other Half Eats’

“How the Other Half Eats” takes an in-depth look at the American family’s complicated relationship with food. Through extensive field research conducted at dinner tables across … more

Blessing of the Fleet, May 3, 2015

Photos by Steve Guntli Friends and family came out to show their respect for the men and women from Blaine who have been lost at sea. Visitors placed a flower in the memorial reef for each life lost. … more

Jail bond tax fails, Sidhu overtakes Kershner

By Steve Guntli Whatcom County voters narrowly rejected Proposition 2015-1, which would provide funding for a new county jail. While election day results for the … more

City council bans fireworks in Semiahmoo

Some of the debris left behind in Birch Bay after last year's Fourth of July.Photo by Doralee Booth. By Steve Guntli Blaine City Council has decided to restrict the use of fireworks around the city. … more

Track Santa this Christmas with NORAD

By Kaylee Botting Santa Claus is coming to town, and with help from NORAD you can follow him around the globe this Christmas Eve. The  North American Aerospace … more

In Brief: Blaine City Council

City enters into franchise agreement with Wave Broadband Telecommunications company Wave Broadband can extend its presence in Blaine after the city council voted to grant a … more

Biotoxin levels close recreational shellfishing

By Oliver Lazenby The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed all Whatcom County beaches north of Sandy Point for recreational harvest of molluscan shellfish last week. … more

Salmon grilling contest, tours and more await guests at SeaFeast

Advance tickets are on sale for the second annual SeaFeast in downtown Bellingham and Squalicum Harbor, September 22 to 23. On Friday, SeaFeast kicks off at 5 p.m. with SeaFeed at … more

17th annual Thanksgiving dinner draws hundreds

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 86 hosted a Thanksgiving dinner on November 23 at the Blaine Senior Center. Photos by David Van Duisen. more
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