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Meridian tops Blaine basketball team

Blaine lost 70–39 in an away game against Meridian on January 12.  [slideshow_deploy id='21856'] Photos by Janell Kortlever. more

Anacortes beats Borderites with big fourth quarter

Story and photos by Oliver Lazenby [slideshow_deploy id='21850'] The Blaine girls varsity basketball team wanted to bounce back from two tough losses the previous … more

In other Borderite sports...

By Oliver Lazenby Boys basketball  Blaine boys varsity basketball lost to Meridian 70–39 in an away game on January 12. Adam Vega led the Borderites with 15 … more

WCC to host tech, healthcare workshops

This month, registration opened for two workshops at Whatcom Community College (WCC) that are geared toward middle schoolers who want to learn about careers in technology and … more

Back in the majority, senate Democrats moving fast to pass backlogged bills

By Josh Kelety, WNPA Olympia News Bureau Now in the ruling majority, state Democrats are racing to pass legislation that failed to pass the state senate during last year’s … more

Fascinating facts about felines...

Many cat owners are fascinated by their feline friends. Cats can be quirky, and their behavior often amuses their owners, but there is more to cats than their quirky personalities. The following are … more

Tips for keeping your pet properly groomed

In addition to food, shelter and medical care, pets require grooming to keep them healthy. Small animals, such as hamsters and gerbils, may groom themselves to keep clean, but large pets often … more

Utility customers in Washington to reap savings of federal tax cut

As a result of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law by President Donald Trump last month, state utility regulators are directing companies to track federal savings to benefit utility … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: December 8-January 11

December 8, 12:14 a.m.: Alarm audible on H Street Road. December 8, 9:01 a.m.: Hit and run cold call on Birch Bay Drive. December 8, 3:23 p.m.: Theft cold call on … more

New mayor, city council members sworn into office

Blaine City Council’s newly elected members took their oath of office before the first regular meeting of the year on January 8. From l., Alicia Rule, Eric Davidson, Charlie … more

Ericksen squashes claims about taking a job at the EPA

Doug Ericksen telling reporters he did not take a job with the EPA. Photo by Erik Smith By Stefanie Donahue From the floor of the Washington State Capital, state senator Doug Ericksen (R-Ferndale) … more

Year in Review 2017: A look back at the year that was

Continued from last week... July • The city of Blaine transferred 2 acres of land to the Lummi Nation. A signing ceremony marked the final step in a years-long … more

Birch Bay couple complete 5,428-mile boat journey

Boaters have several options for America’s Great Loop. The Andersons took a northern route through the Great Lakes, and the eastern of the two options through the South. Image courtesy of … more

In other Borderite sports...

Saul Magallon taking down his opponent, defending 3A state champion Samuel Peterson, in the semifinals at Gut Check Challenge in Bremerton on Saturday, January 6. Photo by Sheri Jansma. The Blaine … more

Borderites no match for Ferndale’s press defense

Colby Knutzen stretches for a rebound against Ferndale on Monday, January 8. David Kirichkov photo. By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine boys varsity basketball team couldn’t recover after a poor start and … more

Park district hosts pickleball tourney

The Birch Bay Activity Center was the setting for an exciting pickleball tourney on January 6. Similar to tennis, players use wooden paddles and a perforated polymer ball. Program … more

Peace Portal development project moves forward

A mixed commercial, office and retail project next to the Chevron gas station on Peace Portal Drive is well underway, said property owner Mike Hill. Hill said construction on an … more

School board to consider capital projects levy

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine School District board of directors will consider asking voters to pass a $12 million capital levy at its next meeting, on Monday, January … more

Eight still in running for county council vacancy

By Oliver Lazenby At a January 9 special meeting, the Whatcom County Council narrowed down a pool of 29 applicants to eight for the open county council seat. Among them; Timothy … more

Healthy Youth Coalition launches Teen Night

If you’re a teen who likes music, games and free pizza, Monday, January 15 may just be your lucky day. The Blaine-Birch Bay Healthy Youth Coalition is launching its first Teen … more
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