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January 25 Whatcom County Council meeting roundup

The latest news from the January 25 Whatcom County Council meeting. Alderson Road golf cart zone Whatcom County Council voted 7-0 to establish a 25 mph speed limit on Alderson Road from east … more

School board moves forward with Granger’s contract extension

In the January regular meeting, the Blaine school board passed a motion to accept superintendent Christopher Granger’s annual performance evaluation as satisfactory. The board then passed … more

Blaine schools return to in-person classes, cases hit record-high prior to remote learning

The Blaine school district returned to in-person learning this week after moving class remote for last week’s four-day school week.  Superintendent Christopher Granger announced the … more

Flu activity rises in Washington state

Flu activity across Washington has risen to moderate levels and, for the first time in roughly two years, Washington state is reporting multiple flu-related deaths. Three individuals, all age 65 or … more

Letters to The Editor: February 3-9, 2022

The Editor: I just returned from a Saturday shopping trip to downtown Blaine. In a parking lot and on the Peace Portal Way were trucks with all sorts of flags and “Stop the Mandate” … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 3-9, 2022

Jan. 20, 4:01 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident injury on Bruce Road, Custer. Jan. 20, 4:19 p.m.: Behavioral health issue on Outrigger Loop. Jan. 20, 4:42 p.m.: Theft on Dawn Lane, Custer. Jan. … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 3-9, 2022

Jan. 22, 9:13 p.m.: Assist agency on 14th Street. Jan. 22, 10:34 p.m.: Paper service on Runge Avenue. Jan. 23, 12:29 a.m.: Assist agency on Vista Drive. Jan. 23, 2:29 p.m.: Domestic dispute, … more

Port staff: Company in negotiations for Alcoa smelter, $10 million proposed in state funding to reopen facility

A New York City-based private-equity firm is considering buying Alcoa’s idled Ferndale smelter but will need contracts with Alcoa and Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) first, according to Port … more

Nearly 20 Blaine businesses awarded state border grants

The Washington state Department of Commerce awarded 19 Blaine and Birch Bay businesses grants to alleviate the financial hit of the U.S./Canada border closure. The Working Washington Border … more

February 8 special election ballots mailed

February 8 special election ballots have been mailed out to Birch Bay voters preparing to vote in favor or against Proposition 2, which, if passed, would fund the construction of the Birch Bay Vogt … more

City council revises fee schedule to include leasehold tax for plaza use

City council voted 6-0 during its January 24 meeting to include a 12.84 percent leasehold tax in fees already established for businesses using the city’s plaza space. Councilmember Mike Hill … more

School district plans to return to in-person learning next week, contingent on staffing, Granger says

Blaine school district superintendent Christopher Granger said in a January 24 school board meeting that the district plans to return to in-person learning Monday, January 31, after all schools … more

Onyon leaves legacy after 23 years dedicated to city council

Bonnie Onyon banged her gavel for the last time during the December 27, 2021 city council meeting, ending 23 years of service on Blaine City Council – eight of which were led as … more

Atwood Farm Brewery releases flood relief stout

Those who buy Atwood Farm Brewery’s new raspberry stout will be giving 90 percent of their money to flood relief. Atwood Farm Brewery, on Sweet Road, announced January 21 that it will donate … more

Girls wrestling places at final tournament before post-season competition, sports roundup

Four Blaine girls wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes January 22 at the River Ridge Rumble in Lacey. Junior Genesis Vazquez took first at 110, sophomore Milania Rodriguez took third … more

Recent commercial property sales include CJ’s Beach House and Loomis Hall building

Several notable commercial properties in Blaine and Birch Bay had a change of hands in December including the CJ’s Beach House property and the historic Loomis Hall building. This information … more
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