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Enterprise security risk management takes Blaine man across the world

From the corner of the Starbucks on Peace Portal Drive, Joe Zaccaria can evacuate executives of multinational corporations from high-risk security situations with a few clicks on his laptop and calls … more

GLM Wine Co. is a hidden gem in the local wine scene

Housed in a converted garage at 1678 Boblett Street, GLM Wine Co. serves wines for the weekend connoisseur. The husband and wife duo, Tom Davis and Tracey DeGraff, own the winery that is only … more

Some helpful tips for diabetes prevention and management

Diabetes prevention and management is a growing nationwide concern, and in Washington state, it’s no different. One in three adults has prediabetes, according to the Washington State Department … more

All charges dismissed against McDaniel

All charges were dismissed against a 43-year-old Blaine man who had been accused of trapping, molesting and raping a 13-year-old girl in November. At a February 26 hearing in Whatcom County … more

Big Climb 2020 will raise funds for leukemia and lymphoma research

At this year’s Big Climb fundraiser in Seattle, a team from Blaine will scale the Columbia Center skyscraper in order to raise awareness about the importance of leukemia and lymphoma research. … more

Donate to a food drive for dogs and cats

Birch Bay resident Samantha Syrnich is organizing a food drive for dogs and cats. A few years ago, Syrnich decided to run a food drive for the first time. She loves animals deeply and has a cat … more

Primary voters must publicly declare their party affiliation

In the state’s upcoming presidential primary on Tuesday, March 10, people will be required to identify as either a Republican or a Democrat in order for their vote to be counted. Unlike in some … more

New pastor at Christ Community Church

Jordan Embree was installed as the new pastor of Christ Community Church (CCC) in Blaine during the morning church service on March 1. Embree succeeds the former pastor, Lon Graham, who accepted an … more

Elenbaas likens environmental nonprofit group to domestic terrorists

Newly elected Whatcom County councilmember Ben Elenbaas likened a Bellingham-based environmental nonprofit organization to domestic terrorists, complaining about the group’s past political … more

Blaine police investigating burglaries of storage units

The Blaine Police Department (BPD) is investigating after 28 storage units were burglarized at Pantec Mini Storage at 943 Boblett Street in Blaine. On January 30, Pantec Mini Storage reported … more

City to install new electric vehicle charging station on Peace Portal Drive

The city of Blaine will soon be installing a new electric vehicle charging station on Peace Portal Drive in downtown Blaine. The new charging station, which will be equipped with two … more

Local girl scouts host free community meal

Sophia Dickey and Tessa Cobb, members of Whatcom County Girl Scout Troop 43920, hosted the Community Assistance Program’s weekly community meal at the Blaine Senior Center on February 19. … more

Poetry contest accepting submissions in March

The Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest will accept single-poem submissions from Whatcom County residents during the month of March. Winners of the annual contest will be invited to read their poems … more

Gavino Rodriguez takes fourth place finish at state wrestling tournament

An early loss at the Mat Classic tested Blaine senior Gavino Rodriguez, but he overcame the setback to win four out of six matches over the two-day tournament for a fourth place finish. … more

Local hosts needed for international exchange students

Local hosts are needed for international exchange students who will be attending Blaine High School during the 2020-21 school year. The Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) is … more

Hometown Candle Co. celebrates its Blaine roots

Hometown Candle Co., an Arlington, Washington-based company started by Blaine native Tina Richardson, is growing quickly after its soy candles were featured at high-profile events in 2019, including … more

Dozens of rebates available for home energy efficiency projects

Spring may be on the way, but there are still plenty of reasons to make your home more energy efficient. Not only are HVAC and insulation contractors less busy in milder months, testing a new heating … more

Conservation district seeking applicants for appointed board position

Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) is seeking candidates for an appointed board position, and the deadline to apply is March 31. A non-regulatory subdivision of Washington state that provides … more

Whatcom Land Trust gets a new executive director after previous one retires

Gabe Epperson, Whatcom Land Trust’s long-time conservation director, became executive director of the nonprofit land conservation organization on February 1. In a January 17 press release, … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue hires four career firefighters

The next 12 months will be very busy for four new North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) recruits. Prior to being hired on January 6, the four new recruits – Gary DeJager, Philip Jackson, … more
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