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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

School district hosts public update on stadium project

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district hopes to build a new stadium at Blaine High School in time for the 2019-2020 school year and install field turf the following … more

Birch Bay author releases new children’s book

The book, titled “The Fudgeknuckles of Swampbottom,” is intended for readers age 6 to 13. Gnomes, pixies and even a swarm of angry wasps make … more

Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival is back March 16-18

The Wings Over Water NW Birding Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, March 16-18 in Blaine and Birch Bay. Photo by Eric Ellingson By Stefanie Donahue In just a matter of three days, you … more

Blaine school threat was directed at Minnesota school

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District canceled classes on February 23 after receiving an email on Thursday about a threat to campus safety the next day. The threat turned out … more

State lawmakers go into damage control with backlash over public records bill

Legislators frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee. By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News … more

Three permits, 4 easements still elude county for Birch Bay shoreline project

By Oliver Lazenby First it was the worst case-scenario, then it seemed likely and now it’s confirmed: construction on the Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility Project, often … more

Water quantity, quality in north Whatcom County the focus of new study

A graph depicting the city of Blaine’s projected Max Day Demand (MDD) through 2060. Blaine will need to obtain additional water rights to meet MDD by 2047. Illustrations courtesy of the Birch Bay … more
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