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Blaine Downtown Alliance wants to bolster business, spur growth

Members of the Blaine Downtown Alliance pictured from l.: Alicia Rule, Laura McKinney, Cindy Moe, Alan Finston, James Danger and Michael Jones. Photo courtesy of Alicia Rule In an attempt to bring … more

Deming resident pleads guilty in crab pot theft case

By Stefanie Donahue Deming resident James Patrick Kelly, 51, pleaded guilty last month to third degree theft and malicious mischief charges in connection with the theft of crab pots … more

Behind the scene of public records bill veto

How negotiations between the governor’s office, lawmakers and media organizations stopped the legislation By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News … more

City staff issue development, code enforcement stats

In a year-end report to the city council, city staff made one thing clear – 2017 was a busy year. “It’s all good news, for the most part,” said community development director … more

Letters to the Editor: March 8-14

The Editor: I am questioning the intention to put a disc golf course in the beautiful natural setting of Lincoln Park. And if it is true that the Lincoln family, who generously … more

Blaine man wins $100,000 in local Powerball drawing

By Stefanie Donahue This year, Valentine’s Day took on a whole new flair for one Blaine resident – instead of celebrating the occasion with flowers and chocolate, he purchased a … more

NWFR stats: February 1-28

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) responded to a total of 312 calls for February and had an average response time of 8 minutes, 37 seconds. The district responded to eight … more

Blaine chess team competes at state

The Blaine High School chess team is back from the state tournament held March 2-3 at Interlake High School in Bellevue. Chess club advisor Don Sayegh said the team didn’t do very … more

Baseball team hopes to one-up last year’s record

Starting pitcher Jon Gunderson warms up at practice on March 5. By Oliver Lazenby After earning a 17–3 record last year, Blaine’s varsity baseball team has its sights set on returning to the … more

BHS junior wins bronze at Special Olympics

Blaine High School junior Nathan Skinner won a bronze medal in the basketball individual skills competition at the state Special Olympics Winter Games on March 3 in Wenatchee. The individual skills … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough, Blaine Senior Center board member Blaine Senior Center director Kathy Sitker was presented with the ‘Business of the Year Award’ from the Blaine Chamber of … more

Learn how to stay active as you age

If you’re a senior looking to improve your strength, endurance, balance and flexibility in an encouraging community, Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 has the class for … more

Nothing beats the bond between grandparents and grandkids

A growing number of grandparents are called on to provide child care for their grandkids, many of whom are growing up in two-income households. Others are helping to raise grandkids while providing … more

Craft and antique show returns March 15-17

Handcrafted decor, homemade food and gifts of all kinds will be up for grabs at the 32nd Annual Lynden Craft and Antique Show, which returns Thursday to Saturday, March 15-17. The … more

BHS alumnus graduates from US Air Force

Blaine High School alumnus Tristan Hughes graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. A US Air Force airman, Hughes embarked on an eight-week … more

Whatcom READS book announced

Whatcom READS, a program that challenges everyone in Whatcom County to read the same book, has chosen “Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of a Fist” by Sunil Yapa as its book for … more

Kathryn “Kay” Wilder

June 19, 1939 - February 24, 2018 Kathryn “Kay” Wilder, a long-time resident of Blaine, peacefully passed away at age 78 on Saturday, February 24. Born in Rivera, CA, Kathryn … more

Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representatives vote?

A project of the Washington Policy Center, WashingtonVotes.org issues a periodic report of recent votes cast by state lawmakers in Olympia. Following are the votes cast in February by District 42 … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 12-March 4

February 12, 12:44 a.m.: Alarm audible on Elmwood Drive. February 12, 12:47 p.m.: Traffic hazard on Birch Bay Drive. February 12, 1:27 p.m.: Private impound on … more

Governor vetoes controversial public records bill

Behind-the-scenes deal negotiated by the governor’s office between lawmakers and media organizations By Josh Kelety WNPA Olympia News … more
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