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Scottish festival returning to Blaine

A festival celebrating all things Scottish will return to Blaine for its second year in the city. The Bellingham Scottish Gathering will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, centering … more

Road Rules: Can off-road vehicles be used on public roads?

Question: I live in a neighborhood in the county, and we have people who race up and down our streets on mini-bikes, dirt bikes, and three- and four-wheelers, often after dark with no lights. These … more

SRA requests guardrail on Drayton Harbor Road

The Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) board of directors has sent a letter to the city of Blaine requesting it add a guardrail to the curve on Drayton Harbor Road after a car crash there last month … more

Letters to The Editor: May 22-28, 2025

The Editor: May marks the 40th celebration of Public Service Recognition Week, which was created to honor the millions of dedicated public servants at the local, state and federal levels, whose … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 22-28, 2025

May 10, 3:37 a.m.: Brandishing on Bayview Avenue. May 10, 6:59 a.m.: Suicidal subject on 15th Street. May 11, 12:57 a.m.: Simple assault on Peace Portal Drive. May 11, 8:48 a.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 22-28, 2025

May 9, 7:33 a.m.: Theft cold call on Grandview Road. May 9, 1:16 p.m.: Theft cold call on Blaine Road. May 10, 1:17 a.m.: Theft cold call on Beachcomber Drive. May 10, 2:06 a.m.: … more

Birch Bay Waterslides announces reopening date

Birch Bay Waterslides plans to re-open on Saturday, June 14 for the first time since it closed in late August 2023. The opening date of the 40-year-old water park was announced on May 14 via social … more

Dan Chaplik named interim superintendent

The Blaine school board has named Dan Chaplik as its next superintendent, filling out an interim position for the 2025-26 school … more

Blaine faces budget woes from fewer Canadians

City of Blaine leaders are expected to spend the coming months looking for ways to balance an already barebones budget as the drop in Canadians crossing the U.S./Canada border significantly impacts … more

Council questions downtown revitalization in light of budget concerns

Blaine’s downtown revitalization project, intended to bring improvements to the downtown core that has been years in the making, could potentially be canceled, or scaled back, just as … more

The Plover full steam ahead for summer return

The historic Plover ferry will start trips between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Spit just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The 81-year-old ferry will kick off its summer sailing season on … more

Icelandic tapestry to make stop in Blaine on North America tour

A presentation on nearly a football field-sized Icelandic tapestry that depicts one of the country’s most popular sagas will be given at Blaine Public Library as part of the tapestry’s … more

Local candidates file for upcoming primary election

Whatcom County’s candidate filing period for the August 5 primary election ended, and 149 candidates have officially filed to run for 100 open offices. Offices are up for election this … more

Golfers Bring and Engen head to state, boys soccer battles through districts

District playoffs were in full swing this week, with the Borderites vying for spots in the state playoffs. Boys soccer upset Lynden Christian, but lost to Meridian in the district finals and … more

Around Blaine: police chief meeting, spring block party and concert

Police chief meeting Blaine police chief Rodger Funk will hold a community meeting to discuss community concerns and answer questions 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Blaine Community Center, … more

Op-Ed: Local newspapers don’t just support small business – they are one

As we recognize  National Small Business Week , it’s worth spotlighting a local business that plays a unique dual role in communities across the country: the local newspaper. Not only are … more

Letters to The Editor: May 15-21, 2025

The Editor: I am writing to express my growing concern regarding the noticeable decline in the maintenance and upkeep of Blaine Marine Park in recent weeks. As a frequent visitor and resident of … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 15-21, 2025

April 26, 4:35 p.m.: Shots on H Street Road. April 26, 7:32 p.m.: Missing person on Rene Court. April 28, 3:06 p.m.: Drugs on Adelia Street. April 29, 10:00 a.m.: Vehicle theft on H … more
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