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Volunteer tutor receives literacy award

A Blaine resident and volunteer tutor has received an award for his efforts to advance adult literacy in Whatcom County. Jim West recently received the First Friends award from the Whatcom … more

Historical photo of the week

The Blaine Fire Department gets a new fire engine, November 9, 1949.   Photo by Jack Carver, courtesy Whatcom Museum more

Suspicionless border searches of digital devices ruled unconstitutional

A federal court has ruled that suspicionless searches of travelers’ electronic devices by federal agents at airports and other U.S. ports of entry are unconstitutional. The November 12 … more

Fatal single-car crash occurs near border crossing

A woman and her dog died in a single-vehicle collision on northbound I-5 near the Peace Arch border crossing on the morning of November 14. The collision occurred after the woman lost control of … more

Veterans honored at Blaine memorial service

Veterans, U.S Naval Sea Cadets, Blaine city leaders and members of the public gathered for a Veteran’s Day memorial service in Blaine on November 11. The event featured a prayer, speeches, a … more

Bay Medical Clinic to close permanently

Bay Medical Clinic will close permanently at the end of this year, after multiple attempts to secure a replacement provider were unsuccessful. Bay Medical Clinic was opened by doctors Marta … more

Sidhu declares victory in county executive election race

Following a switch in lead, Satpal Sidhu is now ahead in the race for Whatcom County executive and is expected to win the election against opponent Tony Larson. When initial election results … more

Community Thanksgiving Meal returns to Blaine

Blaine’s Community Thanksgiving Meal is back with new organizers, after the annual dinner – a fixture of the community for nearly two decades – was unexpectedly cancelled last year. … more

City of Blaine’s lobbyists preview upcoming legislative session in Olympia

During the next legislative session in Olympia, lobbyists hired by the city of Blaine plan to ask state lawmakers for $650,000 to pay for the next steps of the Bell Road grade separation project. … more

Former interim police chief of Blaine dies after being struck by vehicle

Michael Knapp, Lynden’s interim police chief, died from injuries sustained after he was struck by a vehicle in Lynden on November 5. Knapp, who previously served as Blaine’s interim … more

Phase II begins for Drayton Reach lots

Drayton Reach has been a project years in the making. Sectioned off into 39 lots, the 10-acre parcel that lay untouched for years is now for sale. Real estate broker Grant Dalgliesh is handling the … more

BHS theater arts students join International Thespian Society

At its October 28 board meeting, the Blaine school board recognized Blaine High School theater arts students for becoming an International Thespian Society troupe. The International Thespian Society … more

Christmas toy drive starts on Friday, November 15

Donations are needed for a holiday gift assistance program that allows families with limited financial resources to buy Christmas presents for their children at significantly reduced prices. The … more

LWV event to explore money in politics

An upcoming event in Bellingham will help attendees “follow the money” and find out who is spending money on political campaigns. The League of Women Voters (LWV) of … more

Blaine senior Taylee McCormick finishes strong at state cross country meet

Blaine senior Taylee McCormick capped her career with the Blaine cross country team with a strong finish at the 2A state cross country meet on November 9 at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco. … more

Participate in local work parties to enhance salmon conservation

The Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association (NSEA) will be hosting two work parties this month to support salmon habitat conservation at California and Terrell creeks. For the California Creek … more

BHS club receives award for addressing difficult topics

When it began in 2017, Upstanders United was an invitation-only club composed of mostly Blaine High School seniors. They had big ideas about speaking out to the school about taboo topics, but the … more

Medicare open enrollment for 2020: frequently asked questions

Medicare open enrollment began on October 15 for Washington’s 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries. Local residents still have until Saturday, December 7 to fill out their paperwork. The process … more

Historical photo of the week

Billboard for Birch Bay Resorts, March 1953. Photo by Jack Carver, courtesy Whatcom Museum more

WTA proposes changes to bus fares

The Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) could soon be changing its bus fares. The changes would affect the price of the 31-day pass, increasing from $25 to $30, and the 92-day pass, increasing … more
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