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Letters to the Editor: April 19-25

The Editor:  My state property tax increase this year is 22 percent. How did that happen? It started with the 2017 $7 billion funding reform package, the brainchild … more

In other sports...

Track Led by Rani Prasad, Blaine track and field athletes had a strong showing against 29 other schools at the Mountlake Terrace Invite on April 14. Prasad won … more

Upcoming trainings to focus on marine species, habitats in the Salish Sea

Starfish. Photo courtesy of RE Sources for Sustainable Communities By Stefanie Donahue As part of the North Sound Stewards program, residents in Whatcom and Skagit counties can learn how to protect … more

Cub Scouts host Pinewood Derby

Whatcom County Cub Scouts participated in the Pinewood Derby last weekend. The event took place on April 14 at the Blaine High School gym. Participants had the … more

Cain Creek cleanup event slated for April 28

Cain Creek. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Nature’s Path is sponsoring a community cleanup event at the future Cain Creek Park on Saturday, April 28. The cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. … more

Learn to help stranded marine mammals

By Oliver Lazenby Community members will have the opportunity to learn about marine animals at the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network responder training on Wednesday, April 25 … more

Deadline nears to apply for conservation district vacancy

Alan Chapman By Stefanie Donahue Just days after voters narrowly elected Alan Chapman to serve on the Whatcom Conservation District’s board of supervisors, its secretary and treasurer Joe Heller … more

Loretta Lynn tribute draws a lively crowd

Locals celebrated country music singer Loretta Lynn at the Wheel House Bar and Grill on April 14, her 86th birthday. The event featured a concert with singer Patsy Thompson and the … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: April 4-11

April 4, 5:50 a.m.: Civil problem on East Street. April 4, 9:40 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances cold call on West 88th Street. April 4, 10:59 a.m.: Suspicious vehicle … more

Rex A. Wayne

November 12, 1951 – April 8, 2018 Longtime Blaine resident Rex A. Wayne passed away at his home on Sunday April 8, 2018, after a valiantly fought but mercifully short battle with … more

Clara Marie (Miller) Speers

April 21, 1930 - April 9, 2018 Clara M. Speers, age 87, of Blaine WA, passed away on April 9, 2018. Clara was born April 21, 1930 in Lyman, NE to Howard and Lila Miller. Clara was … more

Virginia Lee Baker Wampler

August 9, 1925 - March 31, 2018 Virginia Lee Baker Wampler was born August 9, 1925 to John C. and Anna Baker Sr. in Point Roberts, WA. Virginia was … more

Treva Wright

06/12/1916 – 04/06/2018 Treva Wright, age 101, passed away on April 6, 2018, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, WA. She was born June 12, 1916, in San Benito, TX to … more

Bench dedicated as part of “No Bully Zone” program

The city of Blaine, the Healthy Youth Coalition and the Pizza Factory held a ribbon cutting at the Blaine Skate Park on April 10 to dedicate a new anti-bullying bench. The bench is … more

City council appoints interim city manager

Michael Jones. Position set to last six months, potential to become permanent By Stefanie Donahue Blaine community development director Michael Jones will take the helm as interim city manager in … more

Tribute concert to honor Loretta Lynn’s local start

Loretta Lynn. Photo by David McClister By Oliver Lazenby She was born a coal miner’s daughter, in a cabin on a hill in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky. Most fans of Loretta Lynn – or just country music … more

Blaine musician pens memoir about career

Joe Robinson’s “Long Winded“ traces his path from a rural North Carolina childhood to playing for the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. By Jack Kintner Oboist Joe Robinson, a key figure in the … more

Inslee signs automatic voter registration bill into law

Jay Inslee signed five “Access to Democracy” bills, including E2SHB 2595, at Foster High School in Tukwila on March 19. Photo courtesy of TVW During the short-term legislative session, state … more

Blaine loses 2–0 at Lynden

Bryce Kamrath makes a steal against Lynden on April 10. Photos and story Oliver Lazenby Even with a strong defense by Alex Mercado and goalkeeping Anthony Persse, Blaine was unable to win against … more
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