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Port of Bellingham to vote on expanding from 3 to 5 commissioners

The Port of Bellingham could soon pose the question to voters on whether they would like for the port commission to be expanded from three to five members. Port commissioners said during their … more

Peace Arch Education Foundation makes first donation

More than a year after incorporating as a nonprofit, the Peace Arch Education Foundation (PAEF) marked a major milestone with its first monetary donation to the Blaine school district during the June … more

Gill resumes duties as Blaine’s CBP port director

Harmit Gill resumed his duties as U.S. Customs and Border Protection port director for the Blaine area on June 16 after being on special assignment in Buffalo, New York. Gill started the special … more

Turnaround concludes at bp Cherry Point refinery

bp Cherry Point has finished turnaround, a several-month operation to clean and improve the safety of the Ferndale facility. The crude and coker events brought over 2,800 contractors to the area. … more

Weeda credits family, coaches, faith for comeback season

A year ago, when Blaine’s track and field program sent 10 athletes to compete at the 1B/2B/1A State Championship in Yakima, one glaring omission from that roster was hurdler Josiah Weeda. … more

Chaplik sworn in as interim superintendent

Dan Chaplik was sworn in as interim superintendent during the June 16 school board meeting. While Chaplik will officially start the position July 1, the ceremony marked the end of superintendent … more

Orange Cream-Cycle replenishes local ice cream supply

Colin Hawkins is filling a void in the Blaine area’s summer ice cream supply. Hawkins, a lead assistant cook at Blaine school district, noticed the ice cream truck that visited Blaine … more

Nearby trails and parks to explore this summer

We’re lucky to live in an area rich with natural beauty and a climate that makes outdoor time a pleasure nearly year-round. Whether you’re soaking in the blue skies or enjoying a walk, … more

Letters to The Editor: June 19-25, 2025

The Editor: It’s time to learn from history: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely,” was written by Lord Acton in 1887. He warns of the dangers of … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 19-25, 2025

June 7, 6:33 p.m.: Domestic – physical on Harrison Avenue. June 7, 10:16 p.m.: Disorderly conduct on Alder Street. June 7, 10:27 p.m.: Domestic – physical on B Street. June … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 19-25, 2025

June 4, 3:38 p.m.: Fraud cold call on Custer School Road. June 4, 4:37 p.m.: Vandalism cold call on Harborview Road. June 4, 6:41 p.m.: Hot rod on Semiahmoo Drive. June 5, 6:32 a.m.: … more

Obituary: Eric Lauritzen

Eric Lauritzen April 21, 1938 – June 5, 2025   Eric Lauritzen, 87, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2025 with Marcia Butler, his wife of 24 years, at … more

Obituary: Eric L. Reese

Eric L. Reese January 23, 1957 – June 12, 2025   Eric L. Reese, of Blaine, WA, age 68, passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born January 23, 1957 in Homestead, … more

Obituary: Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd

Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd September 27, 1947 – June 14, 2025   Michael ‘Mike’ McKinney Dodd passed away on June 14, 2025. A lifelong resident of … more
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