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Blaine Welcome Center opens to the public

July 14 marked the opening day of the Blaine Welcome Center at 546 Peace Portal Drive. Inside, the center offers a wide variety of information about Blaine and surrounding areas as … more

Len Saunders interviewed by CBS

Len Saunders being interviewed by CBS correspondent John Blackstone for the CBS Morning Show. Photo by Pat Grubb By Pat Grubb The impending nation-wide legalization of marijuana in Canada and the … more

Letters to the Editor: July 19 to 25

The Editor:  The Puppy Rescue Mission Fundraiser was held on June 23 at Peace Arch State Park; sincere thanks to everyone who attended and participated. Thank you volunteers! We … more

Prestigious George Raft Race nears

By Mathew Roland Blaine’s annual maritime festival, Drayton Harbor Days, is just around the corner. Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, feature a 5K run, pancake … more

Japanese art workshops offered in Blaine

By Heather Midori Yamada By Mathew Roland Washi Arts will host two workshops in July at the Blaine Harbor Center, 235 Marine Drive. Madeleine Durham will lead the first workshop called, “Modern … more

Local athletes take second in national Special Olympics

The North Whatcom Slammers unified basketball team represented Washington State at the Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle this month, earning a silver medal. Courtesy photo By Oliver Lazenby A … more

Burn restrictions in effect for parts of Whatcom County

The temperature is rising and so is the risk for a wildfire. The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office issued restrictions on open burning for unincorporated Whatcom County, … more

Does your dog like to swim? Here’s how to keep your pet safe this summer

Nowadays, more and more dogs accompany their pet parents on trips to the store, vacations and various recreational pursuits – including trips to the beach or the backyard … more

Pet events scheduled in July...

Paws and Claws Expo is July 29 Dogs, cats and people can stop by the Paws and Claws Expo this month. Hosted by the Alternative Humane Society, the event is free and … more

Drayton Harbor Days is for pets, too

Drayton Harbor Days is Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5 at the Blaine Harbor Boating Center, 235 Marine Drive. The event offers a slew of activities for everyone, including a pet contest at 1 … more

Bob Boule receives Blaine Builder Award

Mayor Bonnie Onyon, r., awarded Bob Boule with a Blaine Builder Award on June 25 in recognition of his years of service as a volunteer and contributions as a business owner to the … more

Blaine Police Department reports: July 9-13

July 9, 4:21 p.m.: Theft from a yard on Bell Road. July 10, 8:31 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Cedar Street. July 11, 12:25 a.m.: Harassment on 3rd … more

Prepare now for wildfire smoke, unhealthy air quality

As wildfire season heats up, officials at the Washington State Department of Health are urging everyone in Washington to plan now for smoky days with poor air quality. Simple steps … more

Robin Goodbody Kendall

November 28, 1951 - June 17, 2018 Robin Goodbody Kendall passed away quietly on June 17 at her home with family nearby. Robin overcame death many times in her life, but finally … more

Virginia Katherine (Faust) Freeman

August 9, 1946 - July 4, 2018 Virginia Freeman, age 71, went home suddenly to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning on July 4, 2018. Virginia was born August 9, 1946 in … more

Robert Lee Parsons

March 30, 1940 – July 9, 2018 Robert Lee Parsons, age 78, of Blaine WA, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018. Robert was born on March 30, 1940 in Caro, Michigan to Walter and Hazel … more

Musicians set to perform at the G Street Plaza through Saturday

Drayton Harbor Music Festival faculty Clipper Anderson, l., and Lou Abbott perform at a free concert at noon on July 9 at the G Street Plaza in Blaine. To learn more about the … more

Buyers vie for remainder of the Gateway Parcel

This map provides a general outline of the existing projects at the Gateway Parcel. Some sales are not final and are subject to change. Illustration by Doug De Visser. Blaine City Council aims for a … more

Deputies allegedly assaulted on Fourth of July in Birch Bay

By Oliver Lazenby A 27-year-old Birch Bay man was booked into Whatcom County Jail for allegedly stealing a bicycle and assaulting three Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies who … more
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