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Local boy fulfills teacher’s request for copy paper

When the phone rang for Bellingham OfficeMax manager Kellen Smith, he was confronted with a request from an unusual caller: a nine-year-old in need of copy paper to supply his fourth grade classroom … more

Letters to the Editor: October 10-16, 2019

The Editor: I would like to publicly thank the following people who compassionately helped my family with my mother’s tragic accident at the Blaine boat launch: Officer Skylar … more

Blaine prosecuting attorney elected state bar president

Rajeev Majumdar, Blaine’s prosecuting attorney, was sworn in as the new president of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) on September 27. He becomes the first state bar president of … more

Three runners finish invitational with sub-19 minute times

Blaine cross country athletes may not have placed high as a team on October 5 at the Nike Twilight Invitational in Marysville, but those results don’t tell the full story. In a first for head … more

Blaine achieves 3–0 volleyball victory

Blaine varsity volleyball beat Lakewood 3–0 in an away match on October 3 thanks to strong serving, defense, and few errors. The Borderites won with set scores of 25–17, 25–15 and … more

BHS grad receives college soccer award

Ashley Quesada, a 2016 Blaine High School graduate and soccer player at Cornell College, in Iowa, earned a Defensive Performer of the Week award from the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference for the … more

Take an online survey on community wellness

Birch Bay-Blaine Thrives (BBB Thrives) is offering a survey for residents of Blaine, Birch Bay and Point Roberts to take. Administered through the Whatcom County Health Department by Community … more

Senior center to host health resources fair on Oct. 17

The Blaine Senior Center will soon host a resource fair to help spread awareness about different health resources that are available to seniors locally. The resource fair is scheduled to take … more

Expanding walking trails at Blaine Harbor

Port of Bellingham contractors are working on 1,000 feet of trail that will go along the water’s edge from the new marine storage building on Milhollin Drive to the boat launch. The … more

Winter coat distribution starts Oct. 14

This month, volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and the Interfaith Coalition will distribute new and gently used winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves to men, women and children who are … more

Dennis Jay McGee

December 27, 1939-September 26, 2019 Dennis Jay McGee, age 79, of Blaine passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at his home in Blaine.   He was born December 27, 1939 in Bellingham, WA to … more

Elaine Ecalbarger

September 20, 1939- September 28, 2019 Elaine was born on September 20, 1939 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan to Aleck and Kay Horback. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, fishing, and spending time with her … more

William “Bill” Phelps

February 23, 1953 - September 23, 2019 On September 23, 2019, Bill passed away surrounded by family and friends in Bellingham, WA.  Bill was born Feb 23, 1953 in Bellingham, WA to … more

County begins construction of new Crisis Stabilization Facility

A new Crisis Stabilization Facility in Bellingham will finish construction within one year, taking an estimated 10 months to build. The Crisis Stabilization Facility will provide services to … more

Blaine Police Department reports: September 28-October 1, 2019

September 28, 9:01 a.m.: Officer assisted Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office with a welfare check in the Birch Bay area. A Whatcom County deputy conducted the investigation. The deputy arrested … more

Label from early Blaine cannery to appear on new harbor building

Blaine, home to the first salmon cannery in Whatcom County, has a rich canning history. The first cannery at Semiahmoo opened in 1881, and by 1909 at least five canneries were processing and packing … more

Parents can register for gift assistance program

Parents who need help providing gifts for their kids during the upcoming holiday season can soon register online for the annual Blaine/Birch Bay Community Toy Store. Registration opens on … more

Annual Lynden fall craft show features Blaine vendors

As the falling leaves begin their descent, they signal the approach of the annual Lynden Craft and Antique Show. This year, the 30th annual fall show will take place on Thursday, October 17 … more

Public hearing scheduled for proposed no shooting zone in Drayton Harbor

Whatcom County Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8 regarding a proposed no shooting zone that the city of Blaine is seeking to establish in Drayton Harbor. The public … more
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