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New law allows local governments to invest in trails, pathways

Local governments in Washington will soon be able to use revenue from new developments to build trails and pathways for bicyclists, pedestrians and other nonmotorized forms of transportation after … more

Recreational shellfish harvesting closes in Whatcom County beaches

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) closed recreation shellfish harvesting on all Whatcom County beaches May 3 after unsafe levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) were found in local … more

Conservation district’s farmer speaker series kicks off May 11

A Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) series will bring in speakers to present on a variety of farming topics once a month from May through October. The series will kick off Thursday, May 11 with … more

Inslee won’t seek reelection, candidates vying for governor position

Governor Jay Inslee has announced he won’t seek reelection for governor and other candidates have already announced their intent to run for the position. Inslee announced on May 1 that he … more

Letters to The Editor: May 11-17, 2023

The Editor: With just over a year under my belt in 1994, as a police officer in St. Louis with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, I remember receiving the information I never wanted … more

Obituary: William Alvin Anderson

William Alvin Anderson November 11, 1929 – April 21, 2023 William (Bill) Alvin Anderson passed away peacefully at the age of 93. He was born in Point Roberts to Jules and Alice … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: May 11-17, 2023

Apr. 28, 10:57 a.m.: Trespass on Peace Portal Drive. Apr. 28, 3:34 p.m.: Missing child on 8th Street. Apr. 28, 4:31 p.m.: Vandalism on 8th Street. Apr. 29, 1:52 p.m.: Domestic physical … more

Sheriff's Reports, May 11-17, 2023

Apr. 28, 8:03 p.m.: Noise on Masterson Road. Apr. 28, 9:41 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Birch Bay Drive. Apr. 28, 9:52 p.m.: Suspicious person on West Golf Course Road. Apr. 28, 11:37 … more

Obituary: Loren Dale Gienger

Loren Dale Gienger February 6, 1951 – April 28, 2023   Loren Dale Gienger was a kind and faithful man of God. He passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior at the … more

Blaine sewer construction has started, ongoing through summer

Blaine public works (BPW) has begun sewer construction near the Blaine school campus and senior center that will go on through the summer. The project, called the G Street Sewer Improvements, will … more

Longtime band director honored at BHS spring concert

The Blaine High School band played its last concert of the year in the Performing Arts Center May 2. The special occasion was celebrated as band director Bob Gray’s last performance, as Gray … more

Blaine’s Market by the Sea returning for upcoming season

The artisan market that fills downtown Blaine with local vendors will kick off the season on Saturday, May 6. Blaine’s Market by the Sea will run every Saturday from May until mid-October at … more

Kosa becomes first woman to serve as director of Whatcom County Public Works

Elizabeth Kosa recently stepped into her role as the first female director of Whatcom County Public Works.  A Snohomish native, Kosa graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and served … more

The 39th Blessing of the Fleet ceremony returns Sunday, May 7

As we start to get our boats and gear ready for the upcoming fisheries, we are reminded that it’s time to focus on the 39th annual “Blessing of the Fleet.” This year, the ceremony … more

BHS chamber choir putting on Disney fundraiser

Blaine High School chamber choir will be performing Disney songs in costume Saturday, May 6 at the Blaine Senior Center during a breakfast fundraiser for the choir’s trip to Disneyland. The … more

Custer man arrested on suspicion of rape

A Custer man who was arrested on suspicion of second-degree rape has been released on bond. Lenell Ryan Stanford, 36, was arrested on April 26 after a woman left from his home and called 911 to … more

Blaine man gets 15 years for distributing fentanyl, robbery and eluding police

A Blaine man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison last month for distributing fentanyl-laced pills and his involvement in an armed robbery at WinCo Foods in April 2022. James Michael … more
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