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New state laws go into effect at the start of 2019

By Gwen Roley Now that 2019 has come into full swing, here is a look at some of the new Washington state laws that took effect on January … more

New B&O tax would target wholesale and manufacturing businesses

By Stefanie Donahue To keep up with a growing demand for city services, Blaine City Council will consider approving a 0.2 percent Business and Occupation (B&O) tax on wholesale and … more

First league win since 2016 – a sign of progress for boys basketball

Blaine’s Adam Vega drives toward the hoop against Meridian on January 3 at Blaine High School. Vega scored the final basket in Blaine’s 75–73 conference win against Meridian. Story on page 6. … more

Government shutdown impacts local agencies, residents

By Gwen Roley With the federal government shutdown in its third week, local citizens are starting to feel the impact on their daily lives. In an Oval Office appearance Tuesday night, … more

Repairs to Semiahmoo Parkway needed

By Stefanie Donahue Parts of Blaine sustained critical damage as a result of the December 20 wind storm that struck much of the Puget Sound. “One … more

Low-income preschool accepting applications

By Oliver Lazenby The Opportunity Council’s state-funded preschool program for low-income families moved back to Blaine last school year after two years in Custer and is accepting … more

A look back at the year that was

This is the second and final review of 2018. July • Residents and visitors gathered in Blaine for the Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The all-day event … more

Year in Review 2018: Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District

By Kate Kimber Rice, county water quality planner The Drayton Harbor Shellfish Protection District (DHSPD) was formed in 1995 by the Whatcom County Council in response to the … more

Year in Review 2018: Pacific Arts Association

By Kitty King, co-president Did you notice the festival name change? We have been wanting for some time to put “Blaine” back in the name because all of us in the Pacific Arts … more

Year in Review 2018: Birch Bay Water and Sewer District

By Sandi McMillan, finance director In 2018, Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) celebrated 50 years of service. The occasion was observed on June 2 at the Beach Fest and … more

Year in Review 2018: Blaine Chamber of Commerce

By Carroll Solomon, secretary The Blaine Chamber of Commerce ended the year with 76 members, 16 of whom were new members. Our business of the year was Touchstone Health Clinic and … more

Year in Review 2018: Blaine Library

By Debby Farmer, Blaine branch manager 2018 was a significant year for the Blaine Library as the community celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the library at its 3rd Street … more

Year in Review 2018: Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2

By Heidi Holmes, program manager The Birch Bay Activity Center was the location of a Pickleball Tournament in early January. Players from around the community and Canada participated … more

Year in Review 2018: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

By Douglas Bennion, executive director The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce has had another successful year providing fun and family friendly events to promote the region, with all of … more

Year in Review 2018: Blaine School District

By Ron Spanjer, superintendent Ed.D. The 2018 calendar year has proven to be a very exciting and eventful time for the Blaine School District. In August, Blaine High … more

Year in Review 2018: Blaine Senior Center

By Kathy Sitker, director 2018 has ended and as I reflect on this year, it has been full of change. A new board, new members and new ideas. In case no one has noticed, we are … more

Blaine wrestlers place against national competition at Las Vegas Tournament

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine wrestling teams traveled to Nevada over the holiday break where the boys competed against 51 teams from seven states at the Las Vegas … more

Blaine girls get confidence boost at Vegas wrestling tournament

Both Blaine wrestling teams traveled to the Las Vegas Invitational on December 21–22, but due to girls wrestling being more popular in Washington state than in the southwest, competition on the … more

Girls basketball wins two at holiday tournament

After winning two games during a holiday tournament then losing two games to start 2019, Blaine girls varsity basketball has a 5–7 record overall and 1–4 record in conference … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough So now that the holidays are over, is anyone else ready for summer? I wasn’t looking forward to what my mother used to call the “winter … more
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