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Bellingham woman sentenced for railway sabotage

On December 17, a federal judge sentenced a Bellingham woman to 12 months and one day in prison after she was found guilty of attempting to sabotage BNSF Railway tracks in north Bellingham last year. … more

Year in Review: Blaine school district

Last year as I wrote to you and reflected on the first year of the pandemic I told you I believed we had to keep moving forward with the best of intentions, to continue to work hard and to work … more

Year in Review: Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office

Merry Christmas from the members of your sheriff’s office! We are pleased that Birch Bay community deputy Derek Jones was so welcomed and that our “mental health deputy,” … more

6 tips to keep your pets safe and warm this winter

Just as people prepare their homes, cars and families for extreme temperatures of winter, it’s important to remember pets’ needs this time of year. As cold weather sets in, Dr. … more

Letters to The Editor: December 30, 2021-January 5, 2022

The Editor: The flag of the United States is a tangible representation of our country, and, representing the United States of America is entitled to respect. It is so entitled to respect, in fact, … more

Obituary: Randall Scott Sanders

Randall Scott Sanders December 28, 1950 – December 22, 2021 It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Randall Scott Sanders at age 70 in Blaine. Randy was born on December 28, 1950, … more

Sheriff's Reports, December 30, 2021-January 5,2022

Dec. 11, 1:03 a.m.: Traffic hazard on Anderson Road and Glendale Drive. Dec. 11, 11:37 a.m.: Burglary on Loomis Trail Road. Dec. 11, 5:08 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Peace Portal … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: December 30, 2021-January 5, 2022

Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.: Juvenile problem on D Street. Dec. 13, 3:42 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on 4th Street. Dec. 13, 5:57 a.m.: Trespass on 14th Street. Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m.: Suspicious … more

Horizon developer in contract to purchase Grandis Pond, affordable housing in the works

Grandis Pond, the largest east Blaine housing development that’s been decades in the making, could have a new owner. Harbor Custom Development (HCD) announced on December 3 it signed a $14 … more

12-year-old arrested after school shooting threat found in Blaine middle school bathroom

Blaine Police Department (BPD) officers arrested a 12-year-old suspect after graffiti threatening a December 15 school shooting was found in a boys bathroom in Blaine middle school on the morning of … more

NWFR plans future without voter-approved levy increase

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) is planning public outreach following voters rejecting its proposed levy rate increase in the August and November elections, which would have funded critical … more

New taphouse brings brews to Blaine

Gateway 1890 Taphouse & Grill had its grand opening for beer enthusiasts on December 11. The taphouse located at 429 Peace Portal Drive is the brainchild of owner Gary Slavin, who opened The Rustic … more

McKinney resigns from school board, plans to move out of state

Blaine school board vice president Laura McKinney sent in her letter of resignation November 29, which was accepted by the board during its December 14 meeting, as she and her family are moving back … more

Blaine power outage lasts up to 26 hours for some residents

Some Blaine residents experienced a nearly 26-hour power outage December 12 after a switch at the substation failed. Public works director Bernie Ziemianek said a feeder in one of the city’s … more

Covid-19 in Whatcom County, by school district boundaries: December 11

The first Omicron Covid-19 variant was detected in Whatcom County on December 10.  A vaccinated man in his 30s is now isolating after being the first person in the county to test positive for … more

School board adopts second redistricting plan after Birch Bay push

During its December 14 meeting, the Blaine school board voted 4-0 to adopt a revised redistricting plan, which Birch Bay community members pushed for in order to have more representation on the … more

Sports roundup: Blaine takes fifth at Battle of the Border last weekend

Blaine hosted a two-day, 15-school Battle of the Border wrestling tournament this past weekend where the Borderites took fifth against some tough competition. Borderites boys wrestling coach Tom Hinz … more

Blaine wastewater treatment is doing an outstanding job, DOE says

The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) awarded the Lighthouse Point Water Reclamation Facility a 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance Award for exceptional performance. … more
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