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Two people detained at Peace Arch border crossing

Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained two men at the Peace Arch border crossing due to outstanding warrants. A 39-year-old man from Las Vegas was … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 11-16

November 11, 5:26 p.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. November 11, 6:18 p.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 11, 9:02 p.m.: Senile subject on Harborview … more

Whatcom Community College hosts preview day

If you’re a high school junior or senior, representatives at Whatcom Community College invite you to stop by for a fall preview day between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at 237 W … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of rape

By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine man was arrested on November 13 on allegations that he raped a 44-year-old Bellingham woman. Ruben Barrios Ibarro, 52, was booked into … more

All-conference teams chosen

Three Blaine fall athletes have been selected to 2A Northwest Conference all-conference teams. For volleyball, senior Camryn Vosloh was named to the all-conference first team and … more

Volunteers to build crab pot Christmas tree in Blaine

As part of the annual Holiday Harbor Lights Festival, volunteers are gearing up to construct a Christmas tree at Marine Park out of 130 crab pots that were donated to the city of … more

Public hearing for 41-unit apartment complex set for December 14

The proposed apartment complex between Washington Avenue and Dakota Creek would have two buildings and 41 units. Design rendering courtesy of the city of Blaine By Oliver Lazenby Interested citizens … more

NWFR considers new volunteer firefighter program in Semiahmoo

By Stefanie Donahue Tucked away in a stretch of forest along Semiahmoo Parkway, North Whatcom Fire Rescue (NWFR) station 62 may soon be home to a handful of … more

Blaine Senior Center hosts veterans luncheon

The Blaine Senior Center hosted a veterans luncheon on November 9. A number of veterans shared memories and others offered thanks to the men and women who have served. Photo by … more

Blaine graduate earns esteemed award

Blaine High School graduate Ryan Wallen won the University of Wyoming’s Admiral Land Award, which is given to one student athlete each year. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming. By Oliver … more

General manager at The Vault tests under Court of Master Sommeliers

Shanna Manning, general manager at The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, 277 G Street, completed the first level of testing under the Court of Master Sommeliers this month. The … more

The advantages of doggie daycare

Many parents need childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged … more

Blaine City Council approves 1 percent property tax increase

By Stefanie Donahue In order to keep up with growing demand for city services, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to approve a 1 percent increase to the regular property … more

BBWSD passes budget with 4 percent rate hike

By Oliver Lazenby Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) commissioners passed a 2018 budget with a recommended 4 percent rate increase on November 9. The new … more

In Brief: Blaine City Council

New public defender appointed Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to appoint Sharon Westergreen as the city’s new public defender. Westergreen is an attorney at … more

Bellingham-based nonprofit aims to bolster adult literacy programs in Blaine

By Stefanie Donahue In Washington, nearly half a million people over the age of 25 lack high school credentials and approximately 270,000 people, or 5 percent of the state’s … more

At the border: September 2017

New hire at Semiahmoo Resort

With more than 30 years of experience in operations and human resources, Nicole Newton has taken the helm as general manager at Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa. Prior, Newton served … more

Latest vote counts reveal front-runners in close county, port races

Voters in Blaine and Birch Bay took a different stance on the jail facilities sales and use tax than voters in the rest of the county. Our community, voted 51.5 percent in favor of the tax versus the … more

Blaine author lands in the pages of “Chicken Soup for the Soul”

Inga Dore By Stefanie Donahue A short story written by Blaine resident Inga Dore is featured in the latest “Chicken Soup for the Soul: A Book of Christmas Miracles.” Previously, the story was … more
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