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Blaine Special Olympic athletes bring home ribbons

Nine Blaine athletes competed in the Special Olympic sub-regional basketball skills tournament at Stanwood High School on January 20. The following were awarded ribbons: Ryker … more

Southbound border crossings into Blaine down three percent from last year

In October 2019, the most recent month with available data, 645,299 people crossed the border southbound into Blaine. That’s about 3.3 percent less than the same month in 2018, when 667,505 … more

Projected vaccine timeline announced for Washington

Governor Jay Inslee announced March 4 a projected Covid-19 vaccine timeline that includes expanding to essential workers on March 22, with others planned to follow in April. Phase 1b Tier 2, which … more

Fall sports continue with positive starts for football and soccer

Blaine High School’s football and girl’s soccer team continue a winning start to its return to a “regular” fall sports season, as both teams are … more

Zumbathon raises $5,700 for Ukraine

The Birch Bay community raised $5,744 for Ukraine during a Zumbathon event at the Birch Bay Activity Center. Zumba instructors traveled from Oak Harbor to host the 90-minute Zumbathon March 19 at … more

Ferndale fires cop who faces attempted child molestation charge

The city of Ferndale fired a Ferndale police officer who has been charged with attempted child molestation after allegedly propositioning a woman, whom he met while responding to a 911 call, for sex … more

Former Ferndale cop walks from underage sex solicitation charge

A criminal case against a former Ferndale police officer accused of soliciting sex with the 12-year-old daughter of a woman he met while responding to a 911 call was dismissed February 6. Whatcom … more

New director selected for Whatcom County Public Works

Whatcom County Public Works will soon have a new director. Whatcom County executive Satpal Sidhu appointed Elizabeth Kosa, former assistant director of the public works department, as the new … more

Sheriff's Reports, August 17-23, 2023

August 8, 8:08 a.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street August 8, 8:23 p.m.: Missing child on Birch Bay Drive August 8, 9:08 p.m.: Suicidal subject on Bruce Road August 9, 7:15 a.m.: … more

Road Rules: Turn signals in emergency

Question: What does the law say about using turn signals while needing to perform an emergency maneuver?  For example, if I must avoid a head-on collision requiring a spontaneous and immediate … more

Lyden appointed Blaine Municipal Court judge

Thomas Lyden has been appointed   Blaine Municipal Court judge. Blaine City Council confirmed city manager Mike Harmon’s appointment of Lyden on November 27 to fill the position left … more

Letters to The Editor: January 11-17, 2024

The Editor: The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) is a law that requires state and local governments to manage Washington’s growth by identifying and protecting critical areas … 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

City rejects construction bids for playground

By Steve Guntli The Marine Park playground project is facing some setbacks, but the city is confident it will still open in time for the Fourth of … more

Prestigious George Raft Race, August 1 in Drayton Harbor

Richard Sturgill shouts orders to his team, the Salishan Black Bear. The team finished second overall. Photo by Steve … more

Public hearing to focus on unrefined fuel shipments

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County has scheduled a September 27 public hearing on its moratorium on applications for new or expanded facilities for shipping unrefined fuels from Cherry … more

Basketball teams holding a food drive

Blaine basketball teams are holding a food drive to support the Blaine Food Bank at their Friday, December 16 games. Spectators are encouraged to bring a can of food or donation to … more

Blaine student featured in state art show

“Watercolor of a Student” by Emma Welter. Eleventh grader Emma Welter landed a spot in the Superintendent’s High School Art Show, hosted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction … more

Local attorney lands in the pages of Men’s Journal

By Oliver Lazenby Walking by Evergreen Cannabis in Blaine, local lawyer Len Saunders points out an SUV with a Canadian license plate – a common sight outside the county’s … more
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