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Blaine Police Department Reports: August 3-9, 2023

July 21, 12:59 p.m.: Animal problem on Leighton Street. July 21, 5:58 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Baldwin Place. July 21, 6:24 p.m.: Theft on Semiahmoo Parkway. July 21, 8:12 p.m.: … more

Girls basketball beats Meridian, Vezzetti leads with 31

Girls Basketball After a pair of road losses last week, first to Sedro-Woolley 51-44 on January 4, then 45-27 to Squalicum on January 6, Blaine girls basketball (6-7, 2-6 NWC) needed a … more

Home sales drop in Blaine/Birch Bay, rise in county

Home sales are down in Blaine and Birch Bay but up overall countywide for the third quarter of the fiscal year, according to a new study. In a recent study conducted by Whatcom … more

Blaine and Birch Bay Business Roundup

By Steve Guntli Drayton Harbor Oyster Company The Drayton Harbor Oyster Company is preparing to open a storefront on Peace Portal Drive. Co-owner … more

Sprucing up the yard

Joe and Jill Nymeyer of Bayside Treasures in Blaine craft decorative garden art like these sea creatures. Bayside Treasures is one of the stops on the Springfest Art Tour of Blaine, taking place this … more

Nooksack Nation canoe journey

  Photos by Wayne Diaz Members of the Nooksack Nation gathered in Birch Bay State Park on July 30 for an overnight stay before departing on a journey by canoe. … more

Whatcom County sheriff’s reports, February 19 – February 28

February 19, 7:13 a.m.: Domestic verbal on Halibut Drive. February 19, 10:21 a.m.: Theft cold call on Leeside Drive. February 19, 11:41 a.m.: Domestic verbal on … more

Threat results in brief border closure

Cross-border traffic both north- and south-bound was halted at the Peace Arch ports of entry just after 6 p.m. September 16 after a northbound motorist declared his vehicle contained … more

Christmas banquet supports The Bridge at Birch Bay

Folks at the Dakota Creek Christian Center held their eighth annual community Christmas banquet to support The Bridge at Birch Bay. The event took place on December 18 and featured … more

Sip one, sip all at Northwest Wine Encounter, April 28–30

By Stefanie Donahue The second annual Northwest Wine Encounter is slated to offer full glasses and heaps of seaside fun to guests this April. “This young event in … more

Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast

Birch Bay State Park’s BP Heron Center June 10. Photos by Chuck Kinzer. A large crowd came together to take part in the Birch Bay Beach Fest and Feast on June 10. The event was hosted by the … more

Aspiring marine biologist studies in New Zealand

Blaine 10-year-old London Fletcher in New Zealand with Dr. Ingrid Visser. London, an aspiring marine biologist, completed a three-week internship this summer in New Zealand with … more

Demand for Meals on Wheels and More on the rise

Meals on Wheels and More director Julie Meyers. Photo by Stefanie Donahue. By Stefanie Donahue The country’s senior population is growing and social service agencies are feeling the pressure. … more

Blaine Police Department reports: February 14-26

February 14, 2:05 a.m.: Disturbance on Peace Portal Drive. February 14, 1:06 p.m.: Criminal impersonation on H Street. February 14, 1:58 p.m.: Disturbance on G … more

145-home Birch Bay subdivision delayed by rare clause

By Oliver Lazenby Developers Dwayne Engelsman and Chris Lilly, based in Vancouver, B.C., are working on a 145-house subdivision in Birch Bay that will cost an estimated $32 million … more

Scenes from Drayton Harbor Days

Blaine’s annual maritime festival Drayton Harbor Days drew a crowd to Blaine Harbor on August 4 and 5. The event was jam-packed with activities, including the Run to the Border 5K, Blaine-Birch Bay … more

A House of Crows draws a crowd of Halloween trick-or-treaters

Gina and Chris Freeman covered their home at 610 C Street in Blaine with spooky decor for Halloween. Video by Pat Grubb. [slideshow_deploy id='27907'] Photos by … more

Sportsmanship award winners announced

At the end of each sports season, Blaine High School (BHS) coaches nominate players who demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship, leadership on their own team and goodwill toward players and coaches from … more

Time is running out: 3 key items to consider before the December 7 Medicare Enrollment Deadline

In a year filled with unforeseen challenges and important decisions, people with Medicare have through Monday, December 7 to select their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan coverage for … more
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