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School hygiene tips

Children are in close contact with others at schools and daycare facilities and germs can be easily transmitted. Children are not generally as conscientious as adults in regard to the health risks of … more

‘Tis the season for Holiday Harbor Lights

By Stefanie Donahue Holiday Harbor Lights is sure to draw a festive crowd to Blaine this weekend. The main event will take place on Saturday, December 1 and features … more

City council tables offer from chocolate retailer

By Stefanie Donahue Executives of Chewters Chocolates received a tepid response from Blaine City Council this week after offering $1.6 million to purchase approximately 7 acres of … more

Hand recounts ordered for two 42nd District races

By Stefanie Donahue With the results too close to call, the races for state senate and state representative, position 1 in the 42nd Legislative District are headed for hand … more

YMCA swim lessons in Birch Bay begin

By Oliver Lazenby After a November 26 ribbon cutting, Whatcom Family YMCA began offering swim lessons at Beachwood Resort in Birch Bay on November 27. It’s the first YMCA program … more

How much does a full-time school cop cost?

By Oliver Lazenby With the school resource officer at the Blaine school district’s Blaine campus going from a part to a full-time position in January, the district and the city of … more

Blaine shows off offense in 67-43 win

By Oliver Lazenby After finishing the past two seasons at the bottom of its league, Blaine High School’s boys varsity basketball team showed promise in its season-opener on … more

Bomb threat forces evacuation at casino

Patrons from the Silver Reef Casino were evacuated on November 24 after law enforcement received reports of a robbery and bomb threat at the hotel, according to a statement from the Lummi Indian … more

A small girls basketball team starts season with a 48–38 win

By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School’s girls varsity basketball won its first game of the season on November 27, a fast-paced game of breakaway lay-ins and … more

Seven uses for fallen leaves

By the time autumn hits full swing, many trees will have shed their leaves for the season, and the last vestiges of red, yellow and orange magic will have faded to brown. Raking, blowing and … more

Do you own a property in Blaine?

Be sure to clean up debris on the sidewalk By Stefanie Donahue With winter fast approaching, the city is reminding property owners in Blaine to remove obstructive … more

NEXUS hours extended

Hours of operation at the NEXUS-only southbound lane at the Peace Arch point of entry will be extended by three hours starting on Sunday, December 23, according to a press release from U.S. Customs … more

Blaine Police Department reports: November 14-20

November 14, 1:44 a.m.: Officers working traffic enforcement observed a vehicle with expired registration. Officers stopped the vehicle and determined the driver did not possess a valid driver's … more

Report finds cross-border traffic steadier in Blaine than other regions

By Oliver Lazenby The most striking trend across the U.S.-Canada border since 2000 is a “severe reduction in passenger traffic.” That’s one change outlined in … more

Extending a helping hand for the holidays

Blaine’s Community Assistance Program expected to serve about 275 families through its annual Thanksgiving Basket program – about the same as last year – … more

Did your ballot get counted?

Find out at myvote.wa.gov By Stefanie Donahue Huddled in a small conference room at the Whatcom County Courthouse, members of the county canvassing board voted last … more

School hosts Family Resource Fair for the community

More than 46 organizations set to participate By Aly Siemion The upcoming Family Resource Fair at the Blaine high school campus is expected to offer the community a … more

Sports fans in Blaine, Birch Bay to unite for Fan Fest NW

By Stefanie Donahue An event that draws thousands of Seahawks fans to the Pacific Northwest each year is coming to Birch Bay. Called Fan Fest Northwest, the event … more

NWFR commissioners appoint interim fire chief

By Stefanie Donahue In preparation for William Pernett’s final day as fire chief at North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR), fire commissioners voted on November 15 to appoint … more

Blaine senior shares story of depression to help others

You are not alone, she says By Oliver Lazenby Blaine High School senior Jaelin Madden had a message to share and her heart pounded when she sat down to write it. … more
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