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School board passes interim superintendent contract

Blaine school board unanimously approved the contract for interim superintendent Dan Chaplik during its May 27 meeting. Per the contract, Chaplik will start the one-year interim position on July … more

Memorial Day observed in Blaine and Birch Bay

American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9474 recognized Memorial Day with several ceremonies held in Blaine and Birch Bay on May 26. The two organizations remembered … more

In the garden with Kelle: Dealing with weeds

In case you missed it, we hardly had any April showers, but May seems to be making up for it. With plenty of rain and warmer temperatures, we are enjoying a growth spurt in our lawns and a frenzy of … more

Beach Cat Brewing among local businesses expanding to Bellingham

Beach Cat Brewing Company’s opening of its waterfront Bellingham location is the latest in a series of Blaine and Birch Bay businesses opening second locations in Bellingham. Beach Cat is … more

Stafholt administrator joins state board

Stafholt administrator Danielle St. Germain was recently sworn in as the multi-skilled nursing facility representative on the Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) Board of Directors. St. … more

Meeting scheduled on America250 celebration

Representatives of the Washington State Historical Society will hold a meeting on Sunday, June 8 in Blaine on plans to celebrate America250, the 250th anniversary of the U.S. that will occur next … more

Blaine gallery to highlight Indigenous art, pottery in June

The Blaine Arts Council will soon be rotating its gallery collection for a June display that will showcase Indigenous woodwork, pottery bowls, intricate rugs and vibrant paintings. The June … more

Arts council seeking artists for summer festival

Local artists, get your paint brushes and canvases ready: The Blaine Arts Council (BAC) has released its call for artist vendors in its Art by the Sea Summer Festival. Artists will need to hurry, … more

Letters to The Editor: May 29-June 4, 2025

The Editor: I appreciate the local news coverage on Blaine city matters. I’m writing to correct an error published in your May 15 issue. Grace McCarthy’s article on the downtown … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 29-June 4, 2025

May 15, 5:21 a.m.: Missing person cold call on Pacific Highway. May 15, 8:49 a.m.: Overdose on Drayton Harbor Road. May 15, 3:21 p.m.: Trespass on Bay Road. May 15, 8:22 p.m.: Sex … more

Council to trim downtown revitalization project

Blaine City Council unanimously voted during a May 16 special meeting to direct city staff to cut $500,000 from its downtown revitalization project just as contractors were ready to break ground this … more

Incorporation expert provides encouragement to Birch Bay efforts

A former city manager who has extensive experience with incorporation and leading new cities in Washington has given his stamp of approval for Birch Bay incorporation efforts. Robert … more

Girls tennis sends three to state following district win, track and field sends 20 players to bi-district championships

Girls tennis Three Borderites qualified for the 1A Girls Tennis State Tournament on May 15, with Ana Tuski earning Blaine’s lone singles spot in the tournament, and doubles partners Bea … more

Blaine Borderline 5k comes to the harbor

Blaine has a new 5k race. Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2) is hosting the Blaine Borderline 5k, which is set to take off from Blaine Harbor on Saturday, May 31. … more

Downtown Blaine transformed for Spring Block Party

Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 hosted the Blaine Spring Block Party on May 17 in downtown Blaine. The event had something for everyone with a street fair, live music, beer garden and … more

Peace Arch Palooza to raise funds for BHS associated student body

Blaine High School Associated Student Body (ASB) is presenting the first-ever Peace Arch Palooza, a community event and fundraiser for the student government organization featuring live music, … more

Wine with Amberleigh: GLM Winery’s Jökulhlaup Vintage 2022

Let’s talk uber-local. Tom Davis and Tracey DeGraff have been making wine in Blaine since 2002, and yet many people still don’t even know. Davis and DeGraff, owners of GLM Wine … more
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