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Obituary:  Vickie Rae Fiore

  Vickie Rae Fiore April 11, 1961 – October 24, 2023 Vickie Rae Fiore, age 62, entered into rest surrounded by her family on October 24, 2023 in Bellingham. She was born on April … more

Girls soccer falls short of state playoff bid

With a state playoff appearance on the line, Blaine girls soccer went up against Lynden Christian at Borderite Stadium on November 4. A win, and the Borderites would be headed to the state … more

Freemans celebrate Halloween with Alice in Wonderland theme

The Freemans put on their 9th annual Halloween carnival at the corner of C and 6th streets in Blaine on October 31.  This year’s Alice in Wonderland theme drew a line of children and … more

Trick-or-Treat on the Birch Bay Berm sees large turnout

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, with help from Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, held the third Trick-or-Treat on the Berm on October 28. Organizations, businesses and community … more

Blaine City Council meeting disrupted by ‘Zoombomber’ shouting racial slur

The city of Blaine is investigating after an anonymous attendee loudly repeated the N-word slur in a ‘Zoombombing’ incident during the Blaine City Council meeting on October 23. The … more

Biofuel facility draws rally at Peace Arch

A crowd estimated to be in the hundreds turned out October 29 at the Peace Arch to show their opposition to plans by the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN) to build a biofuel facility immediately adjacent … more

Registration open for CAP Thanksgiving baskets, toy store

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) is encouraging north Whatcom County residents experiencing financial constraints to sign up for its Thanksgiving basket kits and holiday toy store before the … more

Ace Hardware holds soft opening in Blaine

Ace Hardware launched a soft opening for its Blaine store on November 1. The business will focus on its holiday products and grills as it continues stocking its shelves in the coming months. … more

Volleyball’s hopes for district playoffs end, another game for football

Girls Soccer After a scorching finish to its regular season with a pair of shutout wins, Blaine girls soccer fell flat in its first 1A Northwest Conference (NWC) playoff match against Meridian … more

Birch Bay resident recounts resilience and faith in memoir “Surviving a Tsunami at Thirteen"

At the age of 13, Birch Bay resident Monica Ribeiro Connelly found herself alone in the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami. Nearly 19 years of reflection later, her memoir was published this … more

Hey Siri ... Wait what the?!?!

The driver of a truck bringing a commercial load of marijuana products from Calgary, Alberta to Port Coquitlam, B.C. somehow managed to take a few wrong turns and ended up at the U.S. truck crossing … more

Blaine Arts Council to hold Sea to See art sale

Blaine Arts Council (BAC) is hosting its first pop-up art show at the Blaine Community Center Pavilion on Saturday, November 4. The event, titled “Sea to See,” will have art from … more

Longtime city employee named Blaine planning director

Alex Wenger, formerly the city of Blaine’s tourism and economic development coordinator, has stepped into the role of planning director. Blaine City Council unanimously authorized city … more

Blaine Marine Park playground closed through December

The Blaine Marine Park pirate playground and restrooms closed on October 30 and will reopen December 31 as the city of Blaine finishes the last leg of its decade-long Marine Park Reconstruction … more

Blaine book club review: “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig

Typically, when I finish a book, I immediately pick up the next one. However, on occasion a book lingers in my thoughts for a day, or more, carving out a spot for itself and temporarily forbidding … more

Birch Bay book club review: “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt

In “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” you’ll find a story about loss, being alone, finding friendship and possibly a happy ending. Author Shelby Van Pelt chooses Marcellus, an aging, … more

PeaceHealth holding flu vaccine clinics

PeaceHealth Medical Group will hold a community flu vaccine clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 4 and Saturday, November 18 at the Cordata clinic, 4545 Cordata Parkway, suite 1E, in … more

Health screening coming to American Legion

Life Line Screening will hold health screenings at American Legion Peace Arch Post 86 on December 20. Blaine and Birch Bay area residents can learn about their risks for cardiovascular disease, … more
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