May 4, 1967 - August 18, 2019 Stephen Robert Henderson, 52, of Blaine, WA passed away August 18, 2019. Steve was born May 4, 1967 at the Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, ND to Robert … more

March 21, 1921 – August 15, 2019 Marj was born in Alberta, Canada to Sandra & Henry Duim. She grew up on the prairies near Seven Persons, where she rode her horse to a one-room … more

A local 30-year-old is suspected of making two attempts to burn down a home under construction near Birch Bay. Landon Larson, 30, was booked into Whatcom County Jail for two counts of … more

As fall and winter draw near, the number of people in need of warm clothing will start to grow. That’s why volunteers with the Community Assistance Program and the Interfaith Coalition are … more

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon made a proclamation at the August 26 city council meeting calling attention to the importance of youth mental health. Onyon proclaimed August 26 as “a time to … more

The Editor: The Friends of the Blaine Library hosted an information table with free books and kids’ prizes at Drayton Harbor Days, which took place on August 3 and 4. Library hero … more

Everyone is welcome to drop by the Blaine Community Center for a free meal every Wednesday starting on September 4. The hot and nutritious meals will be served from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at 763 G … more

An upcoming 5k run will raise funds for a woman who worked for Nature’s Path in Blaine before being diagnosed with a rare and severe condition. Until seven or eight months ago, Taizha … more

Sharon Shewmake, a state representative for the 42nd legislative district, will be hosting an informal listening session on Tuesday, September 3. The event will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at … more

Markie Nelson started her interior design firm in 1972 in Seattle. But it wasn’t until 1985 that she had her first introduction to Blaine – the chance to design for Beachwalker Villas. … more

The Blaine Food Bank is changing its hours for distribution, as well as the way visitors can collect their groceries. Starting on Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), the Blaine Food Bank will be … more

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony – or rather, a sand pouring ceremony, since no ground will be broken – to celebrate the beginning of … more

Whatcom County shorelines are dynamic places, both in terms of vibrant, distinct communities as well as the diversity of natural habitats. And they face increasing threats. While we might not … more

The annual beachside event Discover Birch Bay Days took place in Birch Bay on August 16, 17 and 18. This year, the event was combined with Fan Fest Northwest, which came to Birch Bay for the first … more

The president of Family Care Network (FCN) delivered a presentation to Blaine city council at its August 12 meeting, revealing further details of a proposal to build a new medical center in Blaine. … more

The final primary results have been released, and the top two finishers in each race will now proceed to the general election in November. The final vote count took place in the afternoon on … more