September 5, 4:39 a.m.: Blaine Police Department officers located a stolen vehicle in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue. Officers discovered the vehicle was stolen out of Spokane County. The … more

Opening a thrift store was never on DeAna Kirscheman’s radar as a business venture. But when she moved to Blaine in April, she was left with boxes of items that needed a new home. After selling … more

The U.S. consul general Brent Hardt, of the U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, spoke at Peace Arch Park for a small ceremony in honor of the men and women who lost their lives on September 11. Hardt said in his speech: “Today, in 2020, our countries are facing a new and even more devastating global challenge: the coronavirus pandemic. Once again, we face an unprecedented threat to our lives and our well-being. The pandemic challenges our people on both sides of this border. But I am confident that, just as we did on September 11, we will again rise to the challenge and meet the moment.” more

New state and federal amendments allowing flexibility for food service and transportation funding are coming as the Blaine school district plans to open its doors to a small cohort of students before … more

Bob Robertson, Blaine High School graduate and voice of Washington State University Cougar Athletics for more than 50 years, passed away Sunday in University Place, Washington, surrounded by family, … more

It’s easy to place convenience before healthy and sustainable choices, foregoing environmentally-friendly products for cheaper, disposable ones. Seppi and Shawna Morris of Living Pantry, a new … more

Scientists trapped 33 European green crabs last week, 28 of which were in the mouth of Dakota Creek – one of the highest week’s capture since trapping for the invasive species began in … more

The Editor: My Biden supporter friends are not racists. The difference between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden is that you do have to imagine Trump is a racist while Biden has a long history … more

Construction on the Birch Bay berm resumed September 8 and will cause single-lane closures on Birch Bay Drive. This week, workers are welding high-density polyethylene pipe sections together that … more

Don Hrutfiord has lived in Blaine his entire life – on the same property. From his early days as a drag racer to taking over the family farm, Hrutfiord said he has lived an interesting life and … more

Question: I have been concerned about this for years: I am just 5 feet tall and weigh 110 pounds. When driving I need the seat moved forward quite a bit to reach the pedals. Can I, or should I, … more

August 30, 10:09 p.m.: Officers were notified by U.S. Border Patrol agents of a hit and run in the 1600 block range of D Street. Officers determined the suspect backed his vehicle into two portable … more

October 7, 1946–September 2, 2020 Butch was born October 7, 1946 in Richlands, VA to Virgil & Gladys (Edwards) Hinchey.  Butch and his mother flew to Washington State when he was 6 … more

July 7, 1959–September 1, 2020 Jerry Dale Steinbach, born July 7, 1959, lifetime resident of Blaine, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday September 1, 2020, surrounded by loved ones … more

When Sally Church heard a group of retired recreational golfers wanted to raise money for the Blaine Food Bank, she expected their small tournament to yield a few hundred dollars. When the Good Old … more

Asian giant hornet sightings continue in Birch Bay as workers start appearing for the fall. The two most recent sightings occurred August 18 and 19, bringing the total count of confirmed hornet … more

Whatcom County plans to continue low-barrier Covid-19 testing at the Birch Bay Bible Community Church on Tuesday mornings in the coming weeks. Last week, the county’s mobile testing program … more