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Letters to The Editor: July 27-August 2, 2023

The Editor: Beautiful Northwest Washington! How wonderful to be living here where it is relatively cool, and happily not suffering from forest fire smoke, so far. What are climate … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 27-August 2, 2023

July 7, 12:27 p.m.: Theft on Marine Drive. July 15, 1:27 p.m.: Harassment cold call on Nautical Court. July 15, 2:55 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute cold call on Breeze Loop. July 15, 5:11 … more

Blaine’s 2023 general fund above projections

The city of Blaine is on track to use significantly fewer reserves after losing four staff positions that haven’t been refilled and improving sales tax revenue. City finance director … more

Petrogas could owe Whatcom County $15 million in taxes

The Washington Supreme Court upheld an appellate court decision July 12 that could require Petrogas Pacific LLC to pay $15 million in taxes for Whatcom County. Whatcom County assessor Rebecca … more

Birch Bay sign now a nostalgic piece at The Beach at Birch Bay

Longtime Blaine and Birch Bay residents will recognize new décor at The Beach at Birch Bay. The longstanding, yellow arrow “Birch Bay” sign that used to be at Peace Portal Drive … more

WCLS offering a calendar full of summer events

The Whatcom County Library System’s (WCLS) summer schedule is packed with community events for Blaine and Birch Bay. The library system is also highlighting two countywide programs that include … more

Birch Bay is setting of new children's book by local mother, daughter

While Mary Lyn Nair sat watching her daughter, Shanti Nair, run freely on the shores of Birch Bay, she said she heard the ocean whisper the words of a poem to her. “Down by the sea, where … more

Blaine Harbor Music Festival 2023

Blaine Harbor Music Festival put on a week of world-class concerts around Blaine July 9-15. Concert highlights included the Rockin’ the G Street Plaza on July 12, Semiahmoo Golf and Country … more

Volunteers needed for Sand Sculpture Contest, Rollback Weekend

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Sand Sculpture Competition and Rollback Weekend activities on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30. Chamber event … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, vehicle theft

A 31-year-old Blaine man was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and vehicle theft after stealing a vehicle with a teenage girl in it and driving for several blocks. Travis Kay Parke was booked … more

Blaine woman sentenced to parole for theft, eluding police and jail staff

A Blaine woman who rammed a Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) patrol car in a stolen vehicle in attempt to elude law enforcement and later attempted to escape from Whatcom County Jail will … more

Golf tournament brings teams from both sides of border to Semiahmoo

U.S. and Canadian Semiahmoo Golf and Country Club members will compete in the annual Peace Arch Cup at the club Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.  The Peace Arch Cup is a team golf … more

Road Rules: Earplugs while driving

Question: I have an old car with broken air conditioning, and I’ve found that driving with the windows down hurts my ears (and I’m concerned with long-term hearing loss). I assume people … more

Text-to-911 service now statewide

Washington Emergency Management Division recently rolled out Text-to-911 services statewide, after offering them in Whatcom County since 2021. The service allows people who are deaf, have … more

Letters to The Editor: July 20-26, 2023

The Editor: Did you know Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) Paratransit is now serving all of Blaine? This means if you are unable to drive, but have appointments or would like to shop … more

Sheriff's Reports, July 20-26, 2023

July 5, 12:57 p.m.: Theft on Birch Bay Drive. July 6, 9:13 a.m.: Vandalism on Halibut Drive. July 6, 10:57 a.m.: Missing person on Castlerock Drive. July 6, 4:39 p.m.: Mental health … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: July 20-26, 2023

July 7, 12:27 p.m.: Theft on Marine Drive. July 8, 10:26 a.m.: Vandalism on Peace Portal Drive. July 8, 2 p.m.: Serve paper on Mitchell Avenue. July 8, 2:53 p.m.: Assist agency on West … more
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