Last year, the Blaine High School boys varsity basketball team had its best season since 2016, finishing with an 8–13 overall record. This year, its team is relatively young but with returning … more

Day-to-Day Dance, a Blaine studio that offers dance classes for children and wellness classes for adults, will be hosting a grand opening celebration at its new location in the Cost Cutter plaza. … more

Holidays are joyful times, but they can also be stressful, and stress rarely brings out the best in us. If there’s a “Scrooge” in your life – or if you feel a bit … more

Two Blaine churches, Christ the King Community Church and Life Impact Church, will soon be moving to new locations within the city. As of Sunday, December 8, Blaine’s Christ the King … more

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon presented a plaque of appreciation to Jaime Arnett at Blaine City Council’s November 25 meeting. It was the final council meeting for Arnett, who was appointed on … more

Blaine Library users will have another chance to influence the design of a future Blaine Library at a second public input meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 at the Blaine Senior Center, 763 … more

Local agencies aren’t yet sure how the passage of Initiative 976, which caps car tab fees at $30, will affect Whatcom County transportation services and infrastructure, but they expect there … more

The Holiday Harbor Lights celebration is sure to draw a festive crowd to Blaine on Saturday, December 7. There will be plenty of activities the whole weekend, including shopping, a Blaine … more

Blaine United Church of Christ, Healthy Youth Coalition and American Legion Riders came together to bring back the Community Thanksgiving Meal, after the annual dinner – a fixture of the … more

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposal to make substantial increases to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. The notice was published in the Federal … more

When Blaine’s annual Christmas tree lighting takes place on Saturday, December 7, a team of amateur radio operators will be working quietly in the background, assisting the Blaine Police … more

The Blaine school district board of directors recognized several fall sports athletes with sportsmanship awards at the board’s November 25 meeting. Coaches and award winners pictured are, from … more

Blaine High School added girls bowling to its lineup of winter sports options and the program is proving to be popular, with about 20 girls currently participating. “It’s really an … more

Attention all musicians! Getting that Christmas music ready for the holidays? The Blaine school district is in need of your holiday spirit and talent. The school district is inviting all … more

A Blaine man was recently located, arrested and charged with theft after he allegedly stole an ATV from a Lynden farm in September and accidentally dropped his cell phone at the scene of the crime. … more

Birch Bay has a new barbershop, run by an experienced barber who recently moved to Birch Bay from Seattle. Mario Lupo recently opened Lupo’s Barbershop at 7620 Birch Bay Drive, where he is … more

Whatcom County youngsters have something to look forward to as the Whatcom County Library System brings back a popular program that puts children and dogs into conversation. Dog Day Afternoons … more

Blaine city council will soon vote on the city’s 2020 budget, which is expected to total $54.2 million, representing a three percent increase from the 2019 budget. The 2020 budget proposal … more

The Semiahmoo Women’s Club (SWC) will be hosting its annual holiday boutique and craft fair on Friday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public, the event will take place at … more

The National Weather Service in Seattle has posted a gale warning from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 28. According to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office … more