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How the school levy would affect your tax bill

Recent increase in education tax is from the state, not local By Oliver Lazenby Property taxes for education just spiked, but the Blaine school … more

City quells concerns about Lincoln Park disc golf course

A preliminary design of the Lincoln Park disc golf course. The yellow lines represent the first nine holes of the course. Illustration courtesy of the city of Blaine By Stefanie Donahue Since … more

Interim police chief outlines department changes, city closer to permanent hire

Michael Knapp. Photo by Stefanie Donahue By Stefanie Donahue Despite the temporary nature of his position, interim police chief Michael Knapp is due to leave a lasting impression on the Blaine Police … more

Lighthouse fixed to property on Peace Portal Drive

  Peace Portal Drive was lined with eager onlookers watching a lighthouse being mounted to a new downtown property. The lighthouse reaches 48 feet and was designed by Scott Meaker … more

Band from Japan performs in Blaine

Approximately 60 students from Asahikawa City, on Japan’s north island of Hokkaido, performed at the Performing Arts Center in Blaine on March 26. The award-winning high school … more

Tennis team takes to brand new courts

Blaine junior Aubrey Ortega playing on Blaine’s new tennis courts against Granite Falls on March 16. Photos by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby With new courts, Blaine girls tennis teams are … more

At the Border: February 2017

Prepare for a busy travel weekend at the border

Traffic volume is expected to peak at the border this weekend, said officials with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Good Friday – a statutory holiday in Canada – is this Friday, March … more

Soccer optimistic after tying Anacortes

Blaine sophomore Miguel Magallon (number 11) looks for an open teammate in the second half against Anacortes. Photos by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine boys soccer team took a loss and a … more

Blaine softball loses to Lynden

Blaine senior and ace pitcher Taylor Miller winds up to throw. The Borderites lost to Lynden Christian 19–8 on March 23. Photo by Janell Kortlever more

In other sports news...

 Baseball Blaine varsity baseball lost to Nooksack 9–4 on March 21 and to Squalicum 6–0 on March 23. After the losses, their record is 2–4 overall. Blaine … more

What you should know about lawn care

By Mike Andes With spring’s arrival, many of us are encouraged to create a place in our gardens that would inspire outdoor living or raise the curb appeal of our … more

The 411 on post-winter garden prep

Lawns and gardens can bear the brunt of winter weather and are often in need of tender loving care by the time spring arrives. Here’s how to prepare your garden for the months … more

Two free days scheduled at state parks in April

By Stefanie Donahue Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts rejoice – for two days in April, visitors can use Washington State Parks for free. The Washington State Parks … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: March 17-18

March 17, 12:20 a.m.: Traffic stop on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. March 17, 12:33 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident and driving while intoxicated on Drayton Harbor Road. March … more

Anne Vitkay Beatty Fournier

July 3, 1928 – March 17, 2018 Anne Fournier passed peacefully in her sleep March 17, 2018, in Bothell WA at age 89. Anne Vitkay Beatty Fournier was born in … more

Christy Sanders

September 19, 1974 - March 16, 2018 Christy Sanders passed on Friday March 16 2018. She was smart and funny; she loved unconditionally, and she was our rock. She left us very … more

Blaine Police Department reports: March 20-27

March 20, 11:11 a.m.: Domestic violence verbal report on E Street. March 20, 3:55 p.m.: Driving without a license on southbound I-5. March 20, 5:05 p.m.: Alcohol … more
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