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Motorcycle accident on Birch Bay Drive sends driver to the hospital

A motorcycle-vehicle accident on Birch Bay Drive sent the motorcycle driver to the hospital with severe injuries and closed a main section of the thoroughfare for two hours on February 13. A … more

New general manager takes reins at Semiahmoo Resort Association

The Semiahmoo Resort Association (SRA) board of directors has selected David Franklin to take the reins as its new general manager. Franklin, who brings over 20 years of resort and community … more

Blaine sends most girls wrestlers in school history to state

The girls varsity wrestling team took seventh in the regional tournament February 12 at Sedro-Woolley High School, and three girls advanced to the state tournament this weekend in … more

8 boys wrestlers move on to state tournament

With two firsts, two seconds and four fifth places, Blaine boys wrestling narrowly won the regional tournament last weekend by a half-point. The Borderites scored a total of 187 points while … more

Update: Birch Bay library

With only an estimated 50 votes left to count in the February 8 special election, plans for financing construction of the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library through a voter-approved tax initiative … more

Stafholt resident celebrates 100 years on Valentine's Day

Catherine Valentine Wilson celebrated her 100th birthday on Valentine’s Day at Good Samaritan-Society – Stafholt. Her friends and family were there to commemorate a century of good … more

Senator Sefzik introduces ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ resolution

State senator Simon Sefzik (R-Ferndale) introduced a ‘Blessing of the Fleet’ resolution to honor the commercial fishermen who risk their lives every year in Alaska. The resolution, Senate … more

Upcoming Whatcom Marine Research Symposium to inform community about local environmental research

On Wednesday, February 23, the Whatcom Watersheds Information Network (WWIN) will host a free, virtual Whatcom Marine Research Symposium. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include … more

Indoor mask decisions to come soon, Inslee says

Governor Jay Inslee has announced plans to lift the outdoor mask mandate, and indicates indoor masks may soon be optional as well. “We are having conversations about when and how to safely … more

Blaine author chronicles local harbor dog in children’s book

Combine a 22-year-old oyster farmer, a Blaine High School freshman and a woman who walks the waterfront every day. What do you get? A book about a dog. “I went to the waterfront every day. … more

Road Rules: Responding to a polite driver giving you the right-of-way

Question: What am I supposed to do when the person who has the right-of-way is “polite” and tells me to go? If something goes wrong won’t I be responsible? I’d rather they … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: February 5

There have been 1,492 Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County in the past week (February 6 to February 13), or 4.1 percent of the county’s total Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, … more

Sasquatch sighting in Lincoln Park

Sasquatch, a.k.a. Blaine resident Greg Nuzum, was sighted in Lincoln Park on February 12. Nuzum is known to dress up as other characters around town, most recently spotted as the Grinch last … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 17-23, 2022

Feb. 4, 10:08 a.m.: Theft on Petticote Lane. Feb. 4, 12:04 p.m.: Death investigation on Kayak Way. Feb. 4, 9:33 p.m.: Burglary on H Street Road. Feb. 5, 11 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 17-23, 2022

Feb. 5, 5:50 p.m.: Welfare check on G Street. Feb. 5, 7:28 p.m.: Harassment on D Street. Feb. 6, 1:38 a.m.: Criminal traffic on Peace Portal Drive. Feb. 6, 9:25 a.m.: Behavioral health issue … more

Letters to The Editor: February 17-23, 2022

The Editor Could Chief Tanksley identify who he chose to voluntarily serve on the LEMART (I believe it stands for: Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Response Team) intended to assist in … more

Obituary: Brian Baldwin

Brian Keith Baldwin July 28, 1964  –  February 4, 2022 Brian Keith Baldwin passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, February 4, 2022. He was 57.  Brian was … more

Preliminary election results show future of Birch Bay library is in question

The future of the Birch Bay Vogt Community Library is in question after preliminary February 8 special election results showed the library wasn’t meeting the supermajority threshold needed to … more

Cherry Point facility expanded without permits, NWCAA investigation finds

A Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) investigation into Petrogas’ Cherry Point facility found the liquefied petroleum gas exporter expanded its facility without necessary … more
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