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Full slate of candidates in running for 42nd district House seats

The 42nd Legislative District’s two representative seats are up in the August primary elections, and with a full slate of candidates for both Position 1 and Position 2, races look like … more

U.S. lawmakers have yet to receive CBP apology for Iranian-American detention, DelBene says

After demanding U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials issue a public apology on the January 2020 detention of Iranian-Americans at a Blaine border crossing, U.S. lawmakers say the request … more

Custer rest areas reopen after three months

The two Custer rest areas along I-5 are reopened after the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) closed them last October because of lack of resources and available staff. The Custer … more

North Whatcom and fire district 4 to discuss both districts’ financial future

After having its proposed levy rate increase rejected in the August and November elections, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is holding meetings this month with Whatcom County Fire District 4 … more

Blaine chamber to host annual general meeting at Loomis golf course

Community members and businesses are invited to attend the Blaine Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting, which will include a silent auction, business awards and catered dinner. The … more

City soliciting proposals for downtown revitalization

The city of Blaine is accepting proposals for its Downtown Revitalization Project. Proposals are due to the city by 5 p.m. Friday, February 25. The project goal is to strengthen Blaine’s … more

New exhibit at senior center showcases the art of aging

What began as an idea at a community meeting, Marie Eaton of the Palliative Care Institute and artist Sarah Lane created a traveling exhibit to show the experiences of older adults in Whatcom … more

Birch Bay beekeeper named 2021 beekeeper of the year by statewide organization

A Birch Bay beekeeper received a statewide award for her dedication to protecting honeybees from the Asian giant hornet. Washington State Beekeepers Association (WASBA), a nonprofit focused on … more

Girls basketball beats Mount Baker with late basket in first round, other winter sports post-season action

Blaine girls basketball defeated Mount Baker 34-33 Tuesday night in the high school gymnasium after an enthralling second half. At halftime the Lady Borderites led the Mountaineers 21-15, but the … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: January 29

There have been 1,581 Covid-19 cases in Whatcom County in the past week (January 30 to February 6), or 4.5 percent of the county’s total Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic, … more

New personal trainer shows benefits of fitness at Blaine Senior Center

With over 40 years of experience, Blaine Senior Center’s newest personal trainer Donald Boose is dedicated to a holistic and educational approach to improving the lifestyle and fitness of those … more

Road Rules: Addressing unsafe driving

Question: What action should one take when witnessing severe unsafe driving? For example, on a recent trip I saw a semi-truck repeatedly cross traffic lanes, three motorcycles drive in between lanes … more

Obituary: Wade Fisher

Wade Fisher August 22, 1961 – January 31, 2022 Wade D. Fisher, 60, of Blaine, passed away in the early morning hours of January 31, 2022 after a brief hospital stay. He is survived by his … more

Obituary: Trisha LeeAnn Tomko

Trisha LeeAnn Tomko January 9, 1973 – January 18, 2022 Trisha went to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father when she passed away at home on January 18, 2022, with her family by her side. … more

PSE requests a 12.9 percent rate increase next year

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) submitted a three-year proposal February 1 with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to increase rates by 12.9 percent in 2023. Increases in the … more

Letters to The Editor: February 10-16, 2022

The Editor: According to CBC reporting, 90 percent of Canadian truck drivers are Covid-19 vaccinated. Therefore the recent anti-vaxx’er support rally was weirdly misinformed. A … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 10-16, 2022

Jan. 27, 4:02 p.m.: Burglary on Drayton Harbor Road. Jan. 27, 4:56 p.m.: Shots on Harborview Road. Jan. 27, 5:34 p.m.: Shots on Anderson Road. Jan. 28, 8:43 a.m.: Behavioral health issue on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 10-16, 2022

Jan. 29, 12 a.m.: Child neglect on 4th Street. Jan. 29, 2:45 a.m.: Vehicle prowl on 3rd Street. Jan. 29, 4:18 a.m.: Warrant confirmation on H Street. Jan. 29, 8:10 p.m.: Trespass on Peace … more
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