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Easy ways to cut back on sugar and decrease the risk of diabetes

Thirty million children and adults nationwide have diabetes, and 86 million have pre-diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). November is National Diabetes … more

Flu season is here – are you ready?

Before the 2017-2018 flu season approaches, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that individuals ages six months and older get vaccinated. “Getting an … more

Blaine High School alumnus arrested

Blaine High School alumnus Shaquille Woods was arrested October 29 on suspicion of taking indecent liberties, according to Whatcom County Jail records. On October 30, he was released from custody. In … more

Pizza Factory talent show to raise funds for dogs in need

By Oliver Lazenby Do you have a talent that you’re not afraid to show off? Perform at the Pizza Factory on Saturday, November 18 to help dogs in need and possibly win … more

Letters to the editor: November 2-8

The Editor: On October 23, Blaine City Council met. Before the regular meeting, council members had an open public 2018 budget session that involved the Capital Improvement Plan. The … more

Whatcom County Sheriff's reports: October 13-22

October 13, 8:12 a.m.: Welfare check on H Street Road. October 13, 8:41 a.m.: Citizen assist cold call on Coquitlam Place. October 13, 9:04 a.m.: Theft cold call on … more

Blaine police chief honored for years of service

Blaine Police Department chief Mike Haslip, r., is gearing up for retirement, beginning on October 31. Blaine City Council honored him for his more than 40 years of service during a … more

Blaine City Council approves electronic sign for H Street

By Stefanie Donahue The Blaine senior and community center on H Street is on track to get an electronic sign. During their October 23 regular meeting, Blaine City … more

Blaine chamber to consider relocating visitor center

By Stefanie Donahue Providing visitors access to public restrooms is the main driver behind a proposal to relocate the Blaine Chamber of Commerce and Visitor … more

Birch Bay Kids Karnival gets spooky

All ages participated in last weekend’s Kids Karnival at the Birch Bay Activity Center, 7511 Gemini Street. The event featured a slew of activities and was hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and … more

City accepts metal sculpture donation

   On October 23, the city of Blaine accepted 30 metal sculptures donated by Andrea Gregory. Many of the sculptures depict various characters and wildlife and were crafted by … more

Plant Daffodils now for added spring beauty

By Melinda Myers Daffodils are a cheery presence in the spring garden and a surefire way to chase away the winter blues. These fall-planted bulbs are also reliable perennials that … more

Blaine loses by 2 in fifth set against Ferndale

Blaine’s Camryn Vosloh goes airborne during a 3-2 loss against Ferndale on Tuesday, October 24. Photo by Janell Kortlever. By Oliver Lazenby After losing two sets against Ferndale on October 24, … more

Big turnout for school district facilities committee

By Oliver Lazenby At its October 23 board meeting, the Blaine school board appointed 12 people to a “facility needs review committee,” which will study the district’s … more

City Briefs

Blaine City Council closes construction on energy conservation project The city has officially completed the construction phase of a project to boost energy efficiency at city … more

Cross country enters postseason on a high note

Blaine runner Jamie Good leads pack at the Northwest Conference District meet at Civic Stadium on Thursday, October 19. Photo by Jean Lyons. By Oliver Lazenby Blaine high school’s cross country … more

Blaine couple honored for “Communities Pulling Together”

Blaine mayor Harry Robinson, l., recognized Ron Snyder and Cathy Taggett for organizing “Communities Pulling Together,” an event that brought native canoe families from around … more

Park district recognized

At its October 23 meeting, the Blaine school board recognized the Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2 for providing recreational opportunities to local kids and families. … more

In other sports news...

Football Blaine won its first game of the season at Shorewood High School on October 20. Blaine led most of the game by one or two touchdowns, but Shorewood had … more

Upcoming workshop to focus on protecting shoreline properties

Learn how to protect and maintain your shoreline property at a workshop this weekend. Northwest Straits Foundation and the Whatcom County Marine Resources Committee is hosting a free … more
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