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With high B.C. gas prices, sales in Blaine jump 50 percent

A customer from Surrey fills his tank at a gas station at 360 D St. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby Blaine gas station owners deal with huge swings in sales; the U.S.-Canadian exchange … more

Lots to do at Drayton Harbor Days, Aug. 4-5

By Mathew Roland A variety of maritime-themed events are planned for Drayton Harbor Days in August. The event will take place from Saturday, August 4 to Sunday, … more

Sailing cruises now offered out of Blaine Harbor

Mark and Julie Sampson’s Jeanneau sailboat. Courtesy photo By Stefanie Donahue A new business operating out of Blaine Harbor is offering residents and visitors  the chance to experience the beauty … more

Sardis Raptor Center teaches about birds of prey

Volunteers with the Sardis Raptor Center displayed six different birds of prey at Birch Bay State Park’s wildlife theater on July 21. Participants learned about how to identify … more

Canoe families stop in Birch Bay on the way to Puyallup

Members of multiple west coast tribes – including Suquamish and Muckleshoot tribes – took part in Paddle to Puyallup on July 20. Canoes arrived to Birch Bay State Park at noon. A … more

Package theft reports rise in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue An increasing number of locals are reporting package thefts to the Blaine Police Department. Authorities received three package theft reports in … more

Final day for interim police chief is July 31

By Stefanie Donahue After nine months on the job, interim police chief Michael Knapp will hang up his hat. The public can attend a … more

Rawganique prepares for grand opening

Rawganique, a local manufacturer of organic clothing and home décor, is set to open soon. Company founders Qeanu Wallner and Quo Yong Fu plan to open Rawganique’s flagship retail … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on July 23 City accepts $15,000 from company for lobbying services Blaine City Council voted 5-0 [in the … more

Letters to the Editor: July 26 to August 1

The Editor: In the past several months, the police department has undergone a number of changes, including a new command structure staffed with a recently promoted lieutenant, three … more

Crews battle fires in Birch Bay

At least five brush fires enveloped property to the sides of Blaine and Bay roads on July 20. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) chief William Pernett said it took about an hour … more

Body found near Sandy Point

A deceased male was discovered north of Sandy Point on July 22. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies arrived to the 4800 block of Sucia Drive at approximately 2:45 p.m. … more

Healthy Youth Coalition receives Blaine Builder Award

Members of the Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition were honored with a Blaine Builder Award on July 23 at Blaine City Hall. The coalition formed late last year to address … more

Factors to consider when choosing carpeting

When the time comes to choose flooring, homeowners may be overwhelmed by the vast array of options at their disposal. The choice between carpet and hardwood flooring – whether it … more

Home on Harvey Road in Blaine turns 100

A home located on Harvey Road in Blaine turned 100 this year. Owned by Ann Wolten and the late Jerry Wolten, the home is approximately 1,500 square feet and contains four bedrooms on … more

Fertilizing hanging baskets

One of the most important aspects of growing a hanging basket is proper fertilization. Hanging baskets need to be fed regularly and it’s best to fertilize lightly more frequently … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: July 8

July 8, 8:00 a.m.: Senile subject cold call on Semiahmoo Drive. July 8, 10:13 a.m.: Welfare check on Valley View Road. July 8, 11:21 a.m.: Domestic violence order on … more

Blaine Police Department reports: July 14-18

July 14, 4:05 a.m.: Unauthorized use of vehicle on Bayview Avenue. July 14, 9:24 a.m.: Domestic violence on B Street. July 14, 1:58 p.m.: Aggressive animal on H … more

Annual competition draws a creative crowd to Birch Bay

[slideshow_deploy id='25725'] The Birch Bay Sand Sculpture Competition took place on July 14 and 15 at 7930 Birch Bay Drive. Photos by Mathew Roland. more

Birch Bay residents worry new apartments will block views

By Oliver Lazenby There’s more to Birch Bay than the views, but for some, the chance to see the water from a deck or dining room table is reason enough to buy a … more
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