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Blaine doctor to participate in Big Climb 2019

By Jami Makan Big Climb 2019 is set to take place in Seattle on March 24, raising funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Blaine doctor Marta Kazymyra … more

Blaine Jewelry Source to close due to owner’s health

By Jami Makan Blaine Jewelry Source is closing at the end of April due to its owner being diagnosed with cancer. The business, which first opened in July 1996, is … more

Permit hearing for Birch Bay berm scheduled for April 10

Roland Middleton, special projects manager for Whatcom County Public Works, urged attendees at a February Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce luncheon to let the county hearing examiner know what they … more

Birch Bay Drive should be paved with two lanes by July 4

By Oliver Lazenby Birch Bay Drive will be fully functional this summer after all. The road along Birch Bay is damaged and closed in sections from a December 20 … more

U.S. Congresswoman hosts community forum

By Jami Makan U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, who represents Washington’s 1st congressional district, hosted a community forum in Blaine on Saturday, February 23 in … more

Applications being accepted for police chief

By Jami Makan Applications are now being accepted for the role of Blaine police chief. Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 24, when a first review will be … more

Letters to the Editor: February 21-27, 2019

The Editor: Thanks Harriett Lenardson for your letter regarding Birch Bay Drive. About time someone spoke up. I moved up here from Arizona and rented a condo by the bay. I had to laugh at the … more

John Sand

June 11, 1942 - February 11, 2019 John Sand was born in Whatcom County on June 11, 1942 to parents Agnes Jakobsdottir and Einar Evan Sand. He passed away peacefully from CNS Lymphoma … more

Blaine Police Department reports: February 21, 2019

February 3, 3:28 a.m.: Officers responded to a residential alarm. Officers found a front door open and tool marks on the door. Officers searched the house and did not find anyone inside and the … more

Representative Shewmake’s first bill focuses on electricity disclosure

By Jami Makan State representative Sharon Shewmake (D-Bellingham) has sponsored legislation that would help utilities keep track of their energy sources and disclose them more clearly to … more

Congresswoman to host community forum

U.S. congresswoman Suzan DelBene will be hosting a community forum in Blaine on Saturday, February 23. The forum will take place at Blaine City Hall, 435 Martin Street, from 11:45 a.m. to … more

Real estate firm plans to donate to local charities

By Jami Makan A new real estate firm in Blaine plans to donate a percentage of its commissions to local charities. Peace Arch Real Estate, founded by Steve and Julia … more

Student musicians heading to state competition

Three students from Blaine High School recently performed at a regional solo and ensemble festival. The festival, sponsored by the San Juan Music Educators Association, took place at … more

Louws announces he won’t pursue third term as county executive

By Gwen Roley Whatcom County executive Jack Louws has announced that he will not be seeking re-election. Louws’ term ends in January 2020. When he leaves office, he’ll have served … more

Aidan Button's second place finish leads Blaine at Mat Classic

Blaine High School wrestler Aidan Button competes in a bout at the 2019 Mat Classic on February 16, 2019. Button placed second in the 152 weight class. By Oliver Lazenby After a season of top … more

Birch Bay man buys bus shelter for students

By Oliver Lazenby Every morning on his way to work at about 7:20 a.m., Jeff Schamel noticed a crowd of six to eight kids and parents waiting for the school bus, often … more

Blaine resident named 2019 Miss Agriculture USA

Gabrielle Billesbach of Blaine was recently named the 2019 Miss Agriculture USA for the state of Washington. Miss Agriculture USA is a new non-profit agriculture promotion … more

Birch Bay chamber receives grant from county

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce has received a $100,000 grant from Whatcom County in order to pay for the operations of the Birch Bay Visitor Center in 2019. Whatcom County and the … more

Bay Medical Clinic not expected to close

Dr. Marta Kazymyra and her husband Dr. David Allan have further postponed their planned retirement, while insurance company Premera Blue Cross undertakes a national search for new providers to take … more
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