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Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: January 12-28

January 12, 12:00 a.m.: Civil problem cold call on Carson Road. January 12, 4:26 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident, injury on West Badger Road. January 12, 9:29 a.m.: … more

Photos: Blaine wrestlers beat Lynden 55–22

Blaine wrestlers beat Lynden 55–22 in team points on Wednesday, January 24, Blaine’s senior night. The Borderites wrestle next at the 2A Sub-Regional tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 2 at … more

Southbound border traffic up according to recent numbers

By Oliver Lazenby From August to October 2017 more people crossed at Blaine from Canada than during the same period the year before, according to the latest data from Western … more

New round of grant funding advances city’s beach restoration project

Courtesy of the city of Blaine By Stefanie Donahue California-based Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment awarded $20,000 to the city of Blaine to advance a project to build a new … more

What you need to know about the January 31 super blue blood moon

Stages of the super blue blood moon, as depicted by NASA. By Stefanie Donahue Be sure to set an early alarm for a super blue blood moon slated to grace the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and western parts … more

Blaine wrestlers beat Sehome, Bellingham teams

The Borderites took on wrestlers from Sehome and Bellingham at home on January 17. Blaine beat both schools in team scores. [slideshow_deploy id='22055'] Photos … more

Arts and Jazz event returns on February 3

By Stefanie Donahue Arts and Jazz is just around the corner and event organizers from the Blaine Fine Arts Association (BFAA) are promising an evening chock-full of activities for … more

Voters to decide on $12 million school levy in April

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district will send a $12 million, six-year levy to voters in April to rebuild, repair and replace facilities throughout the school … more

Taxpayers to be pounded with a huge increase, says assessor

By Pat Grubb Property owners should expect a sizable jump in their 2018 tax bill that will arrive in their mailboxes around the middle of February. Much of the increase can be … more

Birch Bay Drive impacted by high winds and waves

The past week has been full of tumultuous weather with high winds and tides combining in a one-two punch. Above: waves splash over the Birch Bay seawall on January 21. Photos by … more

Grocery retailer drops plans to buy property, build storefront in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue A mid-size mystery grocery retailer has called off plans to build a 15,000-20,000-square foot storefront at the former site of the Blaine Municipal Airport, also … more

Port of Bellingham announces new hire

Don Goldberg Bringing more than 25 years of economic development service in commercial, real estate, nonprofit and government sectors, Don Goldberg is the Port of Bellingham’s latest hire. In a … more

Harvest restrictions lifted on 129 acres of Birch Bay

After years of work to improve water quality in Terrell Creek, the Washington State Department of Health has lifted harvesting restrictions on 129 acres of shellfish beds in Birch Bay. The creek is … more

Letters to the Editor: January 25-31

The Editor: I am delighted that Timothy Ballew II, former chairman of the Lummi Nation, was appointed by Whatcom County Council members at their January 16 meeting, to fill the … more

Planning commission approves land-use applications for apartment complex

By Stefanie Donahue Developers with a plan to build a four-story, 41-unit apartment complex next to Dakota Creek, at the southwest corner of Bell Road and Washington Avenue, received … more

Police chase southbound vehicle on north I-5

By Kara Spencer A driver dodged multiple officers while heading southbound in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, just north of Birch Bay-Lynden Road at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, … more

Have a tip?

Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Heather Axtman said investigators are still looking for tips in a Blaine hit and run case from November that left one person injured and in the … more

BSD adopts suicide prevention policy

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School Board approved a new school district suicide prevention policy at its January 22 meeting. The new policy is more detailed and comprehensive than … more

Have questions about growing up? Upcoming events may help.

Puberty, social issues and decision-making are among the many topics to be discussed at two events for preteens and families in March, hosted by PeaceHealth Medical Group … more

Boys basketball suffers losses

Colby Knutzen shoots a lay-in against Lynden. Photo by Janell Korlever By Oliver Lazenby Blaine boys varsity basketball lost 66-34 at home to Lynden on January 24, making their record 2–14 overall. … more
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