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City of Blaine water bill, other utilities to increase in March

Blaine residents should plan for increased utility rates starting in March. Blaine City Council approved revising its 2023 budget in January to increase utility rates to pay for increased … more

Road Rules: Parking in the center turn lane

Question: I often see trucks parked in the center turn lane and unloading cargo. I also see truck trailers parked in the center turn lane in rural areas after unloading heavy equipment. What are the … more

Natural history: California Creek

When I drive across a river or creek, I often wonder where the stream originates and what kind of journey it makes on its way to my observation point.  After crossing California Creek on … more

Letters to The Editor: March 2-8, 2023

The Editor: Although we are only part-time residents, we are happy to support and glad that there is a local newspaper that we can read online to see what’s happening in our favorite little … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: March 2-8, 2023

Feb. 17, 1:00 p.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. Feb. 17, 2:38 p.m.: Trespass on Bell Road. Feb. 17, 3:35 p.m.: Bicycle theft on H Street. Feb. 17, 11:24 p.m.: Domestic verbal on H … more

Sheriff's Reports, March 2-8, 2023

Feb. 20, 7:47 a.m.: Mental health issue on Surf Place. Feb. 20, 11:04 a.m.: Assist citizen on Halibut Drive. Feb. 20, 1:33 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Blaine Road. Feb. 20, 1:39 … more

Obituary: Koren (Kory) A. Diemert

Koren (Kory) A. Diemert August 5, 1942 – February 13, 2023 Koren (Kory) A. Diemert, age 80 of Belling- ham passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2023 at home … more

Blaine wrestlers place at state championships

Blaine wrestling returned from the state championships in Tacoma this weekend with two runner-up finishes and a third and fourth place along with a top 10 finish for both girls and boys teams. … more

BPD receives grant for officer wellness program

Blaine Police Department (BPD) received a $50,000 grant for an officer wellness program that will focus on improving officers’ mental and physical health. The grant will provide officers with … more

Car crashes into Birch Bay Family Medicine

A man experiencing a medical emergency crashed into the Birch Bay Family Medicine clinic while driving 60 mph on February 19. A 76-year-old man was driving about 20 mph over the speed limit on … more

Fire sends person to the hospital

A house fire at the intersection of Drayton Harbor and Blaine roads sent one person to the hospital on February 20. North Whatcom Fire and Rescue (NWFR) units from Blaine, Ferndale and Lynden … more

Blaine boys basketball secure state berth with fourth quarter comeback

The Borderites scored 25 points in the fourth quarter to beat The Northwest School 67-56 at King’s Senior High School in Shoreline February 18 and complete a comeback that would send them on to the … more

Marine science, stewardship education field trips return to Blaine schools

Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum (GSSC) will once again be leading Blaine students on field trips this spring to study marine life. GSSC has been working with Blaine and Whatcom County schools … more

‘Gold scammers’ out on I-5, Washington State Patrol warns

Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning Whatcom County residents of people trying to sell fake gold from their vehicles along I-5. WSP trooper Kelsey Harding wrote on Twitter that ‘gold … more

All former Washington prisoners can now vote. So far, few have

Cyril Walrond used his first full day as a free man to vote for the first time ever. Released from a 17-year prison sentence the day prior, the then-34-year-old Walrond asked his mom to drive him … more

Whatcom Farm Expo set for March 4

The seventh annual Whatcom Farm Expo will take place on Saturday, March 4 at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden. The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the WECU Expo Building. … more

The Magickal Curio displays local artists’ work in H Street location

A new Blaine storefront is offering local artists a space to sell their crafts at reduced prices. The Magickal Curio co-owners Amy Haynes and Jay Haynes opened the store at 380 H Street in late … more
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