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Blaine teacher arrested for assaulting student

By Jami Makan A Blaine Primary School teacher was arrested on January 24 for assaulting a student with disabilities, according to the Blaine Police … more

How was the holiday season for Blaine package businesses?

Blaine has more than 20 businesses that receive packages so that customers – mostly Canadians – can come pick them up. The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for these … more

Seraida Vazquez honored with Blaine Builder award

Blaine mayor Bonnie Onyon presented a Blaine Builder award to Seraida Vazquez, l., on January 28 for her work with the 7th Street Community Garden. Photo by … more

In other sports news...

Girls wrestling The Blaine girls wrestling team ended its regular season at the Lady Knights Invitational on January 26 in Everett, where the small Borderites squad placed 22nd out … more

Steps to take before an appraiser’s visit

Homeowners unfamiliar with the appraisal process might not know if there is anything they can do to make the process go more smoothly. While certain variables involved in the appraisal process, such … more

When is it time to replace the old wiring in your old house?

Old homes can be charming and contain architectural elements not often seen in many modern houses. But what older homes may have in design appeal, they may lack in updated … more

Lawmakers could remove the statute of limitations for felony sex crimes

By Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau The house public safety committee heard public testimony on January 22 on two bills that address the statute of limitations in certain … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's Office reports:January 23-26

January 23, 12:47 a.m.: Suspicious person on Sea Links Drive and Birch Bay-Lynden Road. January 23, 11:59 a.m.: Animal problem on Stadsvold Road. January 23, 12:24 … more

Lummi signature clears way for berm construction

County may complete beach berm in one season, rather than two By Oliver Lazenby After visiting Birch Bay Drive with Whatcom County officials after … more

Have an opinion? Share it with local officials

Full lineup of public hearings scheduled By Stefanie Donahue The public can weigh-in on a variety of issues facing the city at upcoming public … more

Washington may designate official state clam

Siliqua patula, a clam native to the Northwest, could become a very special mollusk in Washington. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.   By Madeline Coats WNPA Olympia News Bureau Washington may … more

Blaine project ‘on time and on budget,’ developer says

A construction project at 685 Peace Portal Drive is on track to be completed by spring. “We’re on time and on budget,” said developer Peter Gigante. “I’m … more

Locals experience a total lunar eclipse

Local weather gave residents a clear view of a total eclipse on January 20. Photo by Jack McKenna more

Blaine wins one and loses one at home

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine girls varsity basketball won a conference game against Lakewood 50–45 on January 17 at home, and then lost to Anacortes 52-33 on January 22, also at … more

Locals lend support during government shutdown

As the government shutdown drags into its fifth week, approximately 11,000 unpaid federal workers in Washington are struggling to make ends meet. With no end in sight, local groups in Whatcom County … more

Governor Inslee pushes for state capital gains tax

Would impose 9 percent tax on capital gains starting at $25K By Sean Harding WNPA Olympia News Bureau Governor Jay Inslee proposed a $54.4 billion state budget that … more

District 42 legislators appointed to key legislative committees

By Gwen Roley District 42 legislators will serve on several key committees during the 105-day legislative session, which began on January 14. Seeing as 2019 is an odd year, … more

Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

By Jack Kintner I met King in 1961 when he spoke at a church event. I’d ended up in a small group that got to meet with him briefly. “How many of you men (most of us were 15 to … more

Boys basketball splits a pair of away games

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine varsity boys basketball team came out ahead in another close conference game on January 17, beating Mount Baker (6–11 overall) 67–64 at Mount Baker … more
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