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Demolition begins at Blaine High School

Demolition of part of the Blaine High School began July 6. The demolition work is the beginning of the third and final phase of high school construction, which also includes … more

Blaine Downtown Alliance is taking strides

By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine Downtown Alliance board of directors have been busy since forming earlier this year. People representing small business, the school … more

Young at Heart

On Saturday, August 11, the Blaine Senior Center will celebrate its 51st anniversary, so Young at Heart will share the story of how it began. This piece is part four of a five-part series written by … more

Letters to the Editor: July 12-18

The Editor: I was in your town during the Canada Day weekend and wondered “When is the Amtrak station coming to Blaine?” I see a new Starbucks is opening soon in a beautiful new … more

Shellfish harvesting safe again on local beaches

By Oliver Lazenby As of July 6, shellfish harvested recreationally in all of Whatcom County except Point Roberts is safe to eat, according to the Whatcom County Health … more

SR 548 construction starts July 16

Crews from Tiger Construction will begin work on a new roundabout at SR 548/Grandview and Kickerville roads on Monday, July 16, according to the Washington State Department of … more

Fishing opportunities abound in July

Anglers have plenty of places to catch fish and crab in July. Here’s the latest on fishing opportunities in Washington, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife … more

Older adults can overcome gym intimidation

Regular exercise and a nutritious diet are two of the best things seniors can do to maintain their health. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals age 65 … more

Sports clearance exams offered

Student athletes can stop by Lynden Family Medicine for a sports clearance exam this July and August. According to a statement from Family Care Network, the exams cost $25 and are … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: June 24-26

June 24, 8:25 p.m.: Theft cold call on Salish Road. June 25, 7:42 a.m.: Domestic violence order cold call on Birch Bay-Lynden Road. June 25, 11:55 a.m.: Citizen … more

Teen struck by train on July 4 in Surrey

A teen boy was hit and killed by a passenger train near Crescent Beach in Surrey on July 4. According to a statement from Surrey RCMP, authorities responded to the scene at 10 p.m. … more

Photos: Blaine's Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

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Drayton Harbor Music Festival is back July 8 to 14

Starting this weekend, residents and visitors can get their fix of world-class music at the Drayton Harbor Music Festival. The annual event runs from Sunday, July 8 through Saturday, … more

New Old Time Chautauqua comes to Blaine, Birch Bay

The New Old Time Chautauqua-State Parks tour came to northern Whatcom County June 29-30, with stops in Blaine and Birch Bay. New Old Time Chautauqua is a touring variety show that … more

Plans for Birch Bay condos submitted to the county

A developer applied for a permit to demolish Richmond Resort, an RV and manufactured home park at 8086 Birch Bay Drive, and build three apartment buildings with 37-39 total units. Photo by Oliver … more

Few days remain to register to vote in the primary election

By Stefanie Donahue Register by Monday, July 9 to vote in the Tuesday, August 7 primary election. Whatcom County Auditor Debbie Adelstein reminds residents that they … more

After 14 years in Blaine, Silver Stag opens retail store

Silver Stag owner Brad Smith demonstrates the process for creating a Silver Stag knife. Photos by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby For years, Brad Smith’s knife company has been a common name to … more

Birch Bay Sand Sculpture competition is July 14, 15

Now’s the time to start brainstorming a design for the Birch Bay Sand Sculpture competition. The annual event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, at the Birch … more

New businesses crop up in Birch Bay, Blaine

Bay Breeze Restaurant and Bar on the water. Photo by Ruth Lauman By Stefanie Donahue A handful of businesses recently opened shop in Blaine and Birch Bay. Here’s a quick look at what they have to … more

Truck catches fire at Blaine Harbor parking lot

Firefighters from North Whatcom Fire and Rescue put out a truck fire at the Blaine Harbor parking lot on June 28.     Photos by Stefanie Donahue more
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