A new retail cannabis store, Birch Bay Budz, plans to set itself apart by promoting products sourced from local farmers and growers in Whatcom County. Birch Bay Budz, which opened on March 1 in … more

Blaine city council accepted a bid for the rehabilitation of one of the city’s wellhouses, ahead of the hot and dry summer months when water will be in high demand. At their March 9 … more

Former U.S. vice president Joe Biden has beaten Vermont senator Bernie Sanders in Washington state’s Democratic presidential primary that took place on March 10, according to unofficial results … more

The Vault Wine Bar is now The Vault Wine Bar & Bistro, a name change that highlights the wine bar and restaurant’s new emphasis on its evolving menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine. The … more

January 18, 1938 - March 1, 2020 Donald E. Johnson passed away on March 1, 2020 at his home in Blaine. Don was born January 18, 1938 and was a lifelong Blaine resident. He attended Western … more

Blaine city councilmembers recently had a discussion about what to do with two city-owned properties located in downtown Blaine. On February 24, councilmembers participated in a study session … more

March 7, 10:01 p.m.: An officer on patrol at night noticed a vehicle parked, idling in a city park’s parking lot. The officer turned his spotlight on the vehicle and saw a man passed out in the … more

With coronavirus on the forefront of everyone’s minds, pet owners can be reassured that their relationships with their dogs and cats are safe, and can serve as a source of comfort during a … more

Whatcom County has two more cases of the new coronavirus, bringing the total of confirmed cases to five, the Whatcom County Health Department announced in a March 17 press release. more

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses in Washington suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the … more

All bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreational facilities statewide must shut down, Washington governor Jay Inslee announced on March 15, as statewide confirmed COVID-19 cases climbed to 769 … more

Canada is barring entry to all travelers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 16. There will be exceptions for air crew, … more

B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has called on B.C. residents to stay in Canada and to not travel abroad or to the U.S. unless it’s deemed essential. Henry issued the voluntary … more

On the afternoon of March 13, Blaine city manager Michael Jones issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak. The proclamation allows the city to modify … more

Updates March 16 - Governor orders restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities statewide to close All bars, restaurants, entertainment and recreational facilities statewide must shut down, … more

Family Care Network’s new medical facility in Blaine could open as soon as the first half of 2021, providing much-needed medical services to local residents. The new facility plans to … more

A 10-inch water main broke on March 6 at the corner of Bell Road and Peace Portal Drive. Birch Bay Water and Sewer District personnel were on site to lend initial assistance. City of Blaine personnel … more

Note: As of March 13, this event has been postponed and the new date is TBD.  Blaine’s Northwood Alliance Church will be hosting a retirement celebration for Charles Gibson, who recently retired as the church’s pastor, and his wife Margaret. The event will take … more

Several organizations are coming together to host an emergency preparedness expo on Saturday, March 21 in Blaine. From 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blaine Pavilion on H Street next to the senior center, the … more