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Legislative focus sharpens as cutoff deadline passes

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. … more

Atwood Ales Farm Brewery offers a rare glimpse inside

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 … more

Eagle at Semiahmoo

An eagle at Semiahmoo Spit on February 20. Photo by Pat Grubb more

WA lawmakers consider bill for sexual abuse prevention training in schools

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 … more

District 42 lawmakers to hold Blaine town hall meeting

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 … more

School district hopes anonymity will spur tips

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 … more

Photos from the 50th Birch Bay International Marathon and Half-Marathon

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 … more

Locals invent lifesaving device

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 … more

Button, Schmidt, Magallon win in last meet before state

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 … more

$1000 offered for information on Pacific Building Center thefts

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 … 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

VFW Post 9474 honors Blaine students, teachers

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 … more

Hungry crowd expected at Bite of Blaine

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 … more

City begins recruitment process for police chief

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 … more

Briefly...

News from Blaine City Council’s regular meeting on February 12.  Comprehensive plan to be reviewed According to the Growth Management Act, the … more

Excluding school construction, Blaine building values held steady from 2016 to 2017

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 … more

Man arrested at border on child molestation, domestic violence charges

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 … more

In other sports news...

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, … more

Why purchasing pet insurance can make sense

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 … more

What to know about adopting a pet later in life

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 … more
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