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“Ban the Box” bill advances in the house

By Taylor McAvoy, WNPA Olympia News Bureau A bill prohibiting employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history on applications passed the Washington state House of … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: February 3-11

February 3, 11:36 a.m.: Private impound on Birch Bay Square Street. February 3, 11:58 a.m.: Theft cold call on Skeena Way. February 3, 12:20 p.m.: Parking problem on … more

Sasquatch eludes state recognition, yet again

Frame 352 of the 1967 Patterson-Gimlin film, which allegedly depicts a Sasquatch walking in Northern California. By Alex Visser, WNPA Olympia News Bureau The mythical Sasquatch, an integral piece of … more

Five arrested following hours-long standoff at vacant home in Semiahmoo

8466 Camas Drive. Suspects face charges including criminal trespass and resisting arrest By Stefanie Donahue An unsuspecting real estate agent had a bit of a surprise on February 5 after he stopped … more

Arts and Jazz was a hit, organizers say

The Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) hosted its biggest fundraising event of the year, Arts and Jazz, on February 3 and it was a big hit, organizers say. Guests viewed student … more

Video game store opens in downtown Blaine

By Oliver Lazenby Ryan Robinson always wanted to be his own boss, and he wanted to do it by selling something he loves – video games. Ryan and his brother David … more

Property tax rates for 2018 released – prepare to pay more

By Pat Grubb Whatcom County Assessor Keith Willnauer was bang on when he recently advised that county taxpayers could expect a hefty increase in this year’s property taxes. The bad … more

Blaine wrestlers win sub-regional titles

Story by Oliver Lazenby and photos by Oliver Hamlin [slideshow_deploy id='22273'] Blaine wrestling head coach Colt Warren hoped 10 of his Borderites would qualify … more

Voters to decide next Whatcom Conservation District supervisor

By Stefanie Donahue Next month, Whatcom Conservation District will hold an election for a seat serving a three-year term on its board of supervisors. The five-member … more

Blaine resident named ‘Artist of the Week’

Silk paintings by Kay Dee Powell. Photo courtesy of Kay Dee Powell This week, Whatcom Art Market, a co-op gallery made up of nearly 50 artists, named Blaine resident Kay Dee Powell Artist of the … more

Highlights from Olympia: How did your elected representatives vote?

Senate Bill 5722: Restricting the practice of conversion therapy. Passed the Senate on January 19 by a vote of 32-16 with one member excused. This bill would make it … more

Crews improve stormwater drainage in Birch Bay

Whatcom County Public Works improved stormwater drainage at Birch Bay Drive on February 6. Throughout the year, crews provide staff support for Birch Bay Watershed and Aquatic … more

Bite of Blaine returns on February 19

Bite of Blaine 2017. By Stefanie Donahue If you’re planning on attending this year’s Bite of Blaine, make sure you come with an empty stomach because there will be plenty of good food to try. The … more

Carbon tax plan advances in the state senate

By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News Bureau A tax on carbon emissions proposed by governor Jay Inslee has taken a big step forward. On February 1, the state Senate Energy, Environment … more

Semiahmoo Resort announces key hire

Teresa Winfield. Bringing with her over 24 years of hospitality industry experience, Teresa Winfield has been named the new associate director of sales at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. She now … more

Young at Heart

By Vicki McCullough, Blaine Senior Center board member It’s February! This time of year, I think about lovers, both young and old, strolling in the park by the marina. The eagles … more

Girls beat Bellingham, earn playoff spot

By Oliver Lazenby In the final minutes of their last regular season game, the Blaine girls varsity basketball team won, securing a spot in the playoffs. The … more

In other sports...

Girls wrestling Blaine’s Josy Delgadillo placed third in the 115-pound weight class at the girls sub-regional wrestling tournament at Bellingham High School on February 3. She … more

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue stats: January 1-31

North Whatcom Fire and Rescue responded to a total 358 calls for January and had an average response time of 8 minutes and 40 seconds. The district responded to five fire-related … more

Caregivers need support, too

At some point in a son or daughter’s life, the shift to becoming a caregiver may occur. Adult caregivers typically want to provide care for their aging loved ones but sometimes find that the … more
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