Voters in the Blaine school district should have received ballots in the mail by January 28 for the February 11 special election with a Blaine school district replacement levy vote. Whatcom … more

For the Renskers and Ooms family, the fire engine had always been more than just a truck. It was a prized 1949 American LaFrance, a sturdy, agile rig that exceeded 40 years’ service as a … more

The unemployment rate in Whatcom County has slowly increased over the past year, but it’s not raising much concern among economists. The Whatcom County unemployment rate reached 5% in … more

The city of Blaine’s public works department is establishing a fleet replacement program to help guide the maintenance and replacement of its aging vehicles and equipment. As part of the … more

At the Viking Girls Invitational wrestling tournament on January 24, Genesis Vazquez and Rayanne Mutchler placed for the first time at a major tournament, leading the Blaine girls wrestling team to … more

With a few wrestlers missing, Gavino Rodriguez led Blaine wrestling to a sixth place finish out of 17 teams at the 32nd Annual Lynden Tournament on January 25. Rodriguez, wrestling up a weight … more

Boys Basketball Blaine suffered a close loss to Mount Baker on January 23 at home, with a final score of 61–56, and lost to Anacortes 69–57 on January 28, also at home. The … more

Water usage in Birch Bay rose significantly as pipes that froze during the recent spell of frigid weather thawed and cracked in subsequent days. Temperatures in Birch Bay reached a low of 12.7 … more

The once blank exterior of the Chevron gas station on Peace Portal Drive now helps put Blaine on the map as a destination thanks to an artistic collaboration between gas station owner Mike Hill and … more

Years of culinary experience and one grandfather’s recipe have prepared Mark and Anna Johnson to launch their sourdough business in Blaine. Anna’s @BreadinBlaine is an Instagram … more

In December, 675,550 total passengers and pedestrians crossed southbound into Blaine at the Peace Arch and Pacific Highway border crossings, according to data from Western Washington … more

The Birch Bay Historical Society will be meeting at the Blaine Library on Monday, February 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is being organized by Jim Zell from Blaine and Patrick Alesse from Birch … more

The trial of Bob Boule, the owner of the Smuggler’s Inn Bed and Breakfast in Blaine who is alleged to have helped people enter Canada illegally, has been postponed. Boule’s trial in … more

Semiahmoo Resort will be hosting a bartending competition on Tuesday, February 4 as part of Bellingham Cocktail Week. The Cut/Off Bartending Competition, modeled after the television show … more

Now in its 23rd year, the annual Arts & Jazz fundraiser will feature musical performances and an auction on Saturday, February 1 in the Blaine Middle School cafeteria. Funds raised at the event … more

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is increasing their patrols of Birch Bay, and plans to add another deputy to the area, after many residents have reported a recent surge in suspicious … more

The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) and Bellingham Public Library eliminated overdue fines, effective January 2, 2020, joining a growing number of libraries across the country in removing fees. … more

A Blaine High School (BHS) junior is inspiring her fellow students by volunteering her time to help preschool teachers, homeless individuals, correctional officers, school administrators and others … more

Blaine girls basketball got its second conference win on January 20 against Sedro-Woolley, a 47–38 victory fueled by Krystin Kamrath’s sharp shooting and Hailey Pike’s … more

Blaine boys basketball fought hard in the second half to get a 64–62 comeback victory against head coach Brett Farrar’s former team, Sedro-Woolley. After the win, the Borderites have … more