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One person dead in Sweet Road house fire

The Whatcom County sheriff’s office and fire marshal’s office are investigating a September 2 fire on Sweet Road that left one person dead. First responders received a call at 2:49 a.m. on … more

New athletic director has roots in local sports

Chas Kok played as a wide receiver for Lynden High School in Jay Dodd’s first game as head coach of Blaine High School football. At Blaine, the Lions won 14-0. Taking the Blaine athletic director … more

Growing Birch Bay community awaits school

Birch Bay school advocates have continuously asked the Blaine school district board of directors for an elementary school in the area since the early 2000s. Progress may soon be made as school … more

Micah Windham joins Semiahmoo Resort as executive chef

Micah Windham joined Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa as executive chef in June, bringing over 25 years of culinary and restaurant management experience as well as a passion for sourcing local … more

Sports roundup/preview: Borderite sports back in Blaine this week

Borderite fall sports have their first home games of the season this week. Football On the back of a 33-19 opening loss to Port Angeles, Blaine will take on Sehome Friday, September 9 at 7 … more

NEXUS grace period extended

Conditionally-approved NEXUS members who re-applied for membership before their card’s expiry date will now have a five-year grace period to complete their interview and receive a new card. That … more

Kick off Whatcom Water Week with the 10th annual Run with the Chums

Run or walk along scenic views during Run with the Chums’ 10th annual 5K race at BP Highlands on Saturday, September 10. Whatcom Conservation District puts on the event to celebrate healthy … more

Sports betting comes to Silver Reef Casino

Silver Reef Casino Resort’s new retail sportsbook means customers now have the chance to try their hand at sports betting.  The sportsbook will operate at the former Portal Bay Bar and … more

Old city hall comes down

A pile of debris now remains at what once was a derelict 1927 building that housed the old city hall and Blaine fire station. Skycorp crews have been demolishing the building, at 344 H Street, since … more

City of Blaine accepting tourism grant applications

The city of Blaine is accepting applications for 2023 tourism grant proposals until 9 a.m. Friday, September 23. Applications must include the project description, grant request and total project … more

Omicron booster on way to Washington residents before fall

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and other healthcare providers will soon distribute Omicron variant-targeted bivalent booster doses of the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. This … more

Road Rules: Stopping for the school bus

Question: If a northbound school bus on a four-lane road stops to drop off kids before an intersection and I’m traveling south and intending to turn west, do I have stop for the bus? What if … more

Judge overturns insurance rate credit scoring ban, commissioner will not appeal

Thurston County Superior Court Judge Indu Thomas overturned Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s ruling to end the use of credit scoring for insurance rates. According to a … more

Obituary: Henry Teichert

Henry Teichert  June 10, 1998 – August 28, 2022    Henry was born on June 10, 1998 in Mesa, Arizona, to Julia and Jeff Teichert. He passed away suddenly on August 28, … more

Letters to The Editor: September 8-14, 2022

The Editor: Thanks to Ray Leone for his letter to the editor about what so many have felt … the huge non-nautical style building at H and 3rd streets, I have nicknamed “The … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: September 8-14, 2022

Aug. 26, midnight: Vehicle prowl on E Street.  Aug. 26, 4:30 a.m.: Possession of a controlled substance on Canada View Drive. Aug. 26, 7 a.m.: Auto theft on 8th Street. Aug. 26, 7 a.m.: … more

Sheriff's Reports, September 8-14, 2022

Aug. 24, 4:46 p.m.: Domestic violence order on Anderson Road. Aug. 24, 11:39 p.m.: Missing person on Burk Road. Aug. 25, 1:31 a.m.: Suspicious person on Clamdigger Drive. Aug. 25, 5:23 p.m.: … more
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