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There’s a full slate of candidates for this year’s election

The candidate pool for this year’s election features a mix of familiar faces and eager locals who are looking to test the waters of public service for the first time. The deadline … more

BHS expansion back on track; phase 1 set to finish in August

By Oliver Lazenby Phase one of Blaine School District’s $29.5 million high school expansion project is nearly back on track after winter delays and scheduled to finish this … more

Birch Bay Kite Festival returns May 27–28

By Stefanie Donahue Enjoy Memorial Day weekend at the Birch Bay Kite Festival, May 27–28. The event is hosted by the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce and will take … more

Bail set for hit-and-run suspect, next appearance May 26

By Stefanie Donahue Following a hit-and-run resulting in the death of 33-year-old Joshua Reynolds in Birch Bay last week, Lynden resident Kenneth Kelly, 37, turned himself in to … more

Child offers gratitude to Blaine Police Department

Four-year-old Ryder Murdzia brought Blaine police officer Skylar Deffinbaugh a bouquet of Dum Dum lollipops and Lifesavers candy on May 16 to offer his thanks to the local force. … more

Three Blaine athletes qualify for state

By Oliver Lazenby In just his third time competing in the individual 400 meter race this year, Blaine sprinter Dalton Mouw took first place at the 2A bi-district championships in … more

Blaine cheerleader makes WSU team

By Oliver Lazenby Ashley Delligatti. Photo by Taran Romero. Blaine High School cheerleader Ashley Delligatti made the Washington State University cheer team. She has wanted cheer in college ever … more

BHS athletes honored

Blaine High School athletes were recognized for sportsmanship in spring sports at a May 22 school board meeting. Athletes and coaches pictured from l.: Joel Fletcher, assistant boys … more

In Brief: Blaine City Council

Blaine City Council solicits input from the public During a regular meeting on May 22, Blaine City Council scheduled a public hearing on a petition submitted by Sall LLC to vacate … more

Another round of paving projects hamper traffic

Starting May 22 and through May 26, crews are out laying down fresh coats of asphalt on Sweet Road, Kickerville Road, Delta Line Road, Stein Road, West Badger Road and Loomis Trail Road. Drivers in … more

DelBene announces military academy appointments

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) announced that four U.S. military academies accepted the nominations of nine First District high school students and graduates. Closest to home, Blaine High School … more

Tour offers review of cleanup project

By Stefanie Donahue After discovering hazardous chemicals in the groundwater and soil at the industrial area along Marine Drive in 2015, representatives with the Washington State … more

Keep your cool this summer with these organization tips

Summer is often associated with lazy days spent picnicking and swimming, but most of us know that these months are often the most action-packed, making organization as important as … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: May 8-21

May 8, 8:50 a.m.: 911 hang-up on Sealinks Drive. May 8, 5:27 p.m.: Burglary cold call on Gemini Street. May 8, 6:04 p.m.: Hot rod on Seafair … more

Blaine duo plans to open a restaurant downtown

By Stefanie Donahue With just weeks before they break ground, Blaine couple Skye and Mike Hill have high hopes for their latest business endeavor – soon, they plan to unveil a new … more

Did you hear? Gray whales were spotted in Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue If you saw a few gray fins break the surface in Birch Bay last week, you weren’t the only one. According to Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding … more

Locals develop “SeaSkills” at weekend marine expo in Blaine

The inaugural SeaSkills Marine Expo drew a crowd to Blaine Harbor on May 13. With support from several organizations throughout the county as well as the Canadian Power and Sail … more

Vandals strike Lions Camp Horizon for second time

By Stefanie Donahue Just days after staff with Lions Camp Horizon put the finishing touches on a $90,000 project to replace a slew of Cold War-era kitchen appliances, vandals broke … more

WTA calls on the public for input on service change

A preliminary image of service changes proposed by WTA. Image courtesy of WTA By Stefanie Donahue Just after the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) rolled out a series of new bus routes and … more

Blaine fifth graders explore Drayton Harbor’s ecology

Blaine fifth graders found lots of marine life beneath the docks at Blaine Harbor during a May 11 field trip. Photos by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Students from Blaine Elementary School … more
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