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Year in Review: Pacific Arts Association

Like all organizations in Blaine, The Pacific Arts Association’s (PAA) 2021 year was significantly impacted by the pandemic. Our major event, The Blaine Harbor Music Festival and Jazz Camp, was … more

Rules of the Road: How to stop impaired driving

This week I’m turning things around a bit. Usually you ask the questions, but this time I’m going to do it. Or more accurately, I’m going to repeat a question that Washington … more

Letters to The Editor: January 6-12, 2022

The Editor: The instructors of the Bellingham Sail and Power Squadron wish to thank Gordon MacGregor and the staff of Blaine Senior Center and the city of Blaine for the use of the center’s … more

Obituary: Kay Carolyn “Miss Kay” Olason

Kay Carolyn “Miss Kay” Olason Kay “Miss Kay” Olason, 75, passed away on November 30, 2021 in Yuma, Arizona.  Mom requested immediate cremation and for her ashes to … more

Obituary: Allan C. Koch

Allan C. Koch  May 19, 1943–December 18, 2021 Allan C. Koch, age 78, passed away on December 18, 2021. Allan was born in Los Angeles, California on May 19, 1943. He was the … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 6-12, 2022

Dec. 25, 9:16 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden and Kickerville roads. Dec. 25, 10:08 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Kickerville and Loomis Trail roads. Dec. 25, 2:05 a.m.: Watch for on … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 6-12, 2022

Dec. 25, 6:40 a.m.: Malicious mischief on Peace Portal Drive. Dec. 25, 11:25 a.m.: Collision, car ran into a lamp post on Semiahmoo Parkway. Dec. 25, 12 p.m.: Assist citizen on H … more

Vaccinated B.C. residents can travel into the U.S. for 24-hour trips without Covid-19 test

The Canadian government retracted its Covid-19 test exemption for Canadians making trips into the U.S. under 72 hours starting December 21, but the next day announced a testing exemption for B.C. … more

Year in Review: A look back at the year that just was (January through June 2021)

January • Birch Bay rang in the New Year with its annual Ring of Fire and Polar Bear Plunge events. • Blaine middle and high school students started hybrid learning after winter … more

State senator Doug Ericksen dies at 52

Washington state senator Doug Ericksen, a longtime conservative member in the state Legislature representing Whatcom County, died on December 17. He was 52. Although his cause of death has not … more

Birch Bay events to ring in the New Year

Snow or not, Birch Bay is ringing in the New Year with its annual family-friendly activities. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Ring of Fire and Hope starting 7 p.m. Friday, December 31. … more

Boule pleads guilty to helping people cross into Canada behind the Smuggler’s Inn

Smuggler’s Inn owner Bob Boule will serve 30 months’ probation for helping people cross from his Blaine bed-and-breakfast into Canada.  Boule, 72, was sentenced December 17 to a … more

Inslee requests President Biden declare Washington flooding a major disaster, provide individual assistance

Governor Jay Inslee sent a request December 17 for President Joe Biden to declare November’s flooding and severe weather a federal emergency major disaster.  With a 50-plus page … more

Boys basketball beats rival Lynden for first time in nearly 30 years

Matt Dohner and Aaron Kortlever watched their sons, Avery and Jaxon, and the rest of Blaine’s boys basketball team beat Lynden for the first time since they were on the team. Matt watched … more

Two lives, needlessly lost

The apparent cause of death for a longtime Point Roberts couple appears to be due to the faulty installation of a radiant heating system. Gail Amundsen, 61, and Murray Church, 67, were found dead … more

City approves one-time utility relief program to avoid shut offs during the cold

Blaine City Council voted 4-0 during its December 27 regular meeting to use federal funds to implement a one-time utility relief program for residents unable to pay their December utility bill. The … more

School district accepting applications for board seat

With past Blaine school board member Laura McKinney resigning December 14, the board is accepting letters of interest from community members interested in filling the vacancy. The submission deadline … more
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