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Blaine school board extends Granger’s contract

Blaine school board extended superintendent Christopher Granger’s contract to June 30, 2026 in a 4-1 vote during its June 20 regular meeting. Board member Erika Creydt voted against the motion. … more

Splash Days kicks off summer vacation

Kids who recently started summer vacation ran, jumped and danced at Splash Days on June 23. The sprinklers will return to 3rd and Martin streets in downtown Blaine for the second Splash Days Friday, … more

Semiahmoo Resort’s albacore tuna tacos

The Semiahmoo Resort culinary team has an albacore tuna tacos recipe that will be sure to impress dinner guests. The tacos are assembled with a sweet ponzu and brown sugar ginger dressing that create … more

Experts warn: ‘Leave seal pups alone’

As the local harbor seal population enters its annual pupping season, experts urge beachgoers to steer clear of baby seals – even if they appear abandoned.  Mother seals give birth to … more

Summer heats up along with residential water usage in Blaine and Birch Bay

The city of Blaine and the Birch Bay Water and Sewer District have once again teamed up to encourage summer water conservation.  The county-wide, voluntary Water Wisely Watering Schedule … more

Artist Point reopens

Mt. Baker Highway is now open to Artist Point. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced June 27 crews had finished four weeks of snow clearing on State Route 542 above … more

Obituary: Tommy Peter Ryser

Tommy Peter Ryser September, 1955 – June, 2023 Tommy Peter Ryser – father, adventurer, and mechanic extraordinaire – passed away June 21, at the home of his former wife … more

Letters to The Editor: June 29-July 5, 2023

The Editor: At least a couple of decades ago I was part of a downtown design committee under the planning commission that spent more than $10,000 on consultants. We met at least monthly for a … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: June 29-July 5, 2023

June 16, 3:09 p.m.: Drugs on H Street. June 17, 4:18 p.m.: Domestic verbal on A Street. June 18, 7:34 a.m.: Harassment on Alder Street. June 18, 9:11 a.m.: Traffic problem on Peace … more

Sheriff's Reports, June 29-July 5, 2023

June 11, 9:48 a.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Twilight Place. June 11, 7:55 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Arnie Road, Custer. June 11, 8:02 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, … more

50 Blaine school employees expected to be laid off

The Blaine school district plans to lay off 50 employees ahead of next school year, fewer than what was planned for in April, as it prepares for an expected drop in federal and state funding in … more

Teen arrested in Custer drive-by shooting

A 17-year-old Custer resident was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a drive-by shooting the night of June 17.  Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies responded to a … more

Birch Bay Kite Festival, Splash Days kicking off summer fun

Summer break is kicking off with a slate of activities for families to do in Blaine and Birch Bay Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 with the Birch Bay Kite Festival, Splash Days and Home Farm … more

Whatcom County Council selects site for jail

Whatcom County Council decided June 13 that the county’s new jail will be built on La Bounty Drive in Ferndale if its funding is approved by voters.  During a special committee of the … more

Whatcom County Council approves increased Birch Bay density

Whatcom County Council unanimously voted 7-0 during its June 20 meeting to change zoning code regulations to increase residential density in Birch Bay after the urban growth area (UGA) was found to … more

Blaine man with prior child rape convictions pleads guilty to molestation

A Blaine man who previously served prison time for child rape pleaded guilty to another case involving child molestation before his trial was scheduled to start earlier this month. Bruce David … more
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