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February 13 special election approaches

Whatcom County residents have until 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 13 to return their February special election ballots. The upcoming election will determine whether the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and … more

Tokyo Monster Sushi opens in Birch Bay

Tokyo Monster Sushi opened in Birch Bay Square, bringing an expansive menu of Japanese and Asian cuisine. The restaurant held a soft opening February 1, and is expected to operate at … more

Developers to hold meeting on east Blaine manufactured home park

The developers of a proposed east Blaine manufactured home park have scheduled a meeting to inform the public on the project for 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 27 at the Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine … more

Meet interim Blaine HS principal Beth Eide

Newly appointed Blaine High School interim principal Beth Eide has lived in the world of education almost her entire life. Growing up in Montana, Eide would help set up her mother’s … more

Blaine wrestling to regionals, boys basketball bows out

Boys Wrestling The Blaine boys wrestling team continues to have a strong season as it sends 13 wrestlers to the regional tournament at Vashon High School on Saturday, February 10. In total, … more

Blaine Police Department arrests man on suspicion of I-5 street racing

Blaine Police Department (BPD) booked a man into Whatcom County Jail after police observed him driving 125 mph in what appeared to be a street-racing incident on I-5 February 3. A BPD officer … more

Whatcom Racial Equity Commission accepting applicants, deadline February 29

Applications are now being accepted for the first group of people to serve on the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. Thursday, February 29. The Whatcom … more

State awards $85 million for electric vehicle charging stations, Birch Bay and Point Roberts included

The Washington State Department of Commerce will award over $85 million in grants to expand access to electric vehicle charging stations, including two new stations coming to Birch Bay and Point … more

Whatcom County leader takes position as director of economic development at Port of Bellingham

The Port of Bellingham has hired Tyler Schroeder, deputy executive for Whatcom County, as the director of economic development for the port’s Regional Economic Partnership. Schroeder … more

Blaine Primary School holds first family science night

Blaine families of young students packed into the Blaine Primary School for the school’s first family science night on February 6. Stations were set up for students to look through microscopes, … more

Road Rules: Polite, but maybe not safe

Question: I often ride my bike on a route that takes me across an arterial street. I have a stop sign and cross traffic does not. I’m good with waiting for a gap in traffic, but sometimes a car … more

Blaine Arts and Jazz Fundraiser celebrates 27th year

The Blaine Fine Arts Association hosted its 27th Arts and Jazz Fundraiser in Blaine Middle School February 3. The event, which featured student performances, artwork and culinary tastings, raised … more

Hundreds rally in Olympia for affordable housing and rent caps

As budget negotiations begin in the Washington state legislature, calls for action on affordable housing and rent caps from the annual Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day are expected to ring in … more

Semiahmoo resident takes on green gardening with WSU Extension course

Semiahmoo resident Danette Morse and her husband are recent transplants from Florida now living and gardening in a newly constructed neighborhood. Morse took the Washington State University Whatcom … more

Sheriff's Reports: February 8-14, 2024

January 30, 5:58 a.m.: Theft cold call on Surf Place. January 30, 2:54 p.m.: Domestic violence cold call on Treevue Road. January 30, 4:23 p.m.: Moving vehicle accident injury on Portal … more

Blaine Police Department: February 8-14, 2024

January 27, 9:07 p.m.: DUI on 3rd Street. January 27, 9:19 p.m.: Runaway on Grant Avenue. January 27, 9:20 p.m.: Trespass on Grant Avenue. January 29, 1:10 p.m.: Hit and run on H … more

Obituary: Robert E. Densmore “BOB – GRIZ”

Robert E. Densmore “BOB – GRIZ” April 22, 1945 – January 29, 2024   After a battle with cancer Bob passed away, surrounded by family and friends. Bob was … more
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