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Lawmakers are eying the finish line for this year’s 60-day legislative session, after passing more than 550 bills out of their originating chambers in time for last Wednesday’s cutoff deadline. …
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2/21/18 07:09 PM
Atwood Ales will offer free tours of their small-batch brewery on Sweet Road from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 24. As part of Washington Beer Open House, they’re joining …
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2/21/18 07:08 PM
An eagle at Semiahmoo Spit on February 20. Photo by Pat Grubb
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2/21/18 07:07 PM
By Taylor McAvoy, WNPA Olympia News Bureau A bill that would establish a task force to provide child sexual abuse prevention curricula for all schools in the state unanimously passed …
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2/15/18 07:47 PM
From l.: Doug Ericksen, Vincent Buys and Luanne Van Werven. By Stefanie Donahue Pull out your pen and paper and jot down questions for District 42 lawmakers. From 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February …
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2/14/18 08:02 PM
By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district has launched an anonymous tip line that district officials hope will make it easier for people to report safety …
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2/14/18 08:00 PM
The 50th Birch Bay International Marathon and Half Marathon took place at Birch Bay State Park on February 11. Olympia resident Curtis Gessner, 28, took first place in the marathon with a time of 2 …
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2/14/18 07:58 PM
LifeDoor co-founders Joel Sellinger, l., and Ben Docksteader. Photos courtesy of Joel Sellinger By Stefanie Donahue Aside from advising people to “stop, drop and roll” should they find themselves …
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2/14/18 07:56 PM
Blaine senior Chase DuBois at the 2A Regional wrestling tournament last weekend at North Mason High School. DuBois placed second in the 160-pound weight class. Photos by Sheri Jansama By Oliver …
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2/14/18 07:51 PM
Kimberly Akre with her sons Mason, l., and Tobin, at Pacific Building Center, 2677 Bell Road. Photo by Oliver Lazenby By Oliver Lazenby For the past year, Kimberly Akre’s business has suffered from …
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2/14/18 07:45 PM
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 …
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2/14/18 07:40 PM
Custer-based VFW Post 9474 announced the winners of its essay contest on January 30. The contest is open to students in grades 3-12. The post gave awards to elementary, middle …
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2/14/18 07:35 PM
If you’re planning to attend the 18th Annual Bite of Blaine, be sure to grab tickets right away. Sponsored by the Blaine Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place from 6 to 9 …
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2/14/18 07:34 PM
By Stefanie Donahue It’s been just over three months since Mike Haslip retired as Blaine Police Department chief. To take his place, former Ferndale police …
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2/14/18 07:33 PM
News from Blaine City Council’s regular meeting on February 12. Comprehensive plan to be reviewed According to the Growth Management Act, the …
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2/14/18 07:32 PM
By Oliver Lazenby In 2017, the city of Blaine issued building permits with a total estimated construction value of $22.18 million, slightly less than the 2016 total …
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2/14/18 07:31 PM
When a 33-year-old man from Prince George, B.C. arrived at the Pacific Highway truck crossing in a Greyhound bus on February 6, he didn’t get the welcome he was hoping for. US …
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2/14/18 07:30 PM
Girls basketball Competing in their first playoff game in three years, the Blaine girls varsity basketball team held its own against higher-seeded Liberty High School on February 7, …
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2/14/18 07:29 PM
Many pet owners go to great lengths to ensure the comfort, happiness and health of their animal companions. Advances in veterinary care have helped pets enjoy healthier lives longer …
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2/14/18 07:29 PM
Companion animals can bring great joy to owners of all ages. It’s not uncommon for seniors to feel lonely or depressed after they retire, their children move away or they lose a spouse or close …
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2/14/18 07:28 PM