The Holiday Harbor Lights celebration is sure to draw a festive crowd to Blaine on Saturday, December 7. There will be plenty of activities the whole weekend, including shopping, a Blaine … more

Blaine United Church of Christ, Healthy Youth Coalition and American Legion Riders came together to bring back the Community Thanksgiving Meal, after the annual dinner – a fixture of the … more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposal to make substantial increases to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. The notice was published in the Federal … more

When Blaine’s annual Christmas tree lighting takes place on Saturday, December 7, a team of amateur radio operators will be working quietly in the background, assisting the Blaine Police … more

The Blaine school district board of directors recognized several fall sports athletes with sportsmanship awards at the board’s November 25 meeting. Coaches and award winners pictured are, from … more

Blaine High School added girls bowling to its lineup of winter sports options and the program is proving to be popular, with about 20 girls currently participating. “It’s really an … more

Attention all musicians! Getting that Christmas music ready for the holidays? The Blaine school district is in need of your holiday spirit and talent. The school district is inviting all … more

A Blaine man was recently located, arrested and charged with theft after he allegedly stole an ATV from a Lynden farm in September and accidentally dropped his cell phone at the scene of the crime. … more

Birch Bay has a new barbershop, run by an experienced barber who recently moved to Birch Bay from Seattle. Mario Lupo recently opened Lupo’s Barbershop at 7620 Birch Bay Drive, where he is … more

Whatcom County youngsters have something to look forward to as the Whatcom County Library System brings back a popular program that puts children and dogs into conversation. Dog Day Afternoons … more

Blaine city council will soon vote on the city’s 2020 budget, which is expected to total $54.2 million, representing a three percent increase from the 2019 budget. The 2020 budget proposal … more

The Semiahmoo Women’s Club (SWC) will be hosting its annual holiday boutique and craft fair on Friday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public, the event will take place at … more

The National Weather Service in Seattle has posted a gale warning from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 28. According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office … more

Whatcom County announced that it awarded Granite Construction with an $8.7 million contract to build the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility project, commonly called the berm. Granite … more

Businesses that own pieces of the Gateway parcel, also known as the old municipal airport site, are concerned about the rising costs of a stormwater pond project that they are being asked to help pay … more

Blaine city council recently voted to authorize a one percent increase in next year’s property tax revenue. At the November 12 city council meeting, councilmembers voted 5-0 to adopt … more

A Blaine man has been charged with first-degree arson and resisting arrest after he allegedly set fire to a mobile home and drew a knife on fire personnel who subsequently responded to the scene. … more

Another 765 acres has been approved for commercial shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor, following years of pollution prevention efforts that have improved water quality. The new acreage, … more

At the first of three public meetings to discuss expanding and updating Blaine’s library, 37 people shared their hopes and dreams for the building with a team of architects. Participants … more

The Whatcom County Treasurer’s Office will be holding a real property tax foreclosure public auction at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 22. The auction will be held in the Whatcom County council … more