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Road Rules: Signaling without turning

Question: When coming up behind someone who is signaling to turn left (into a driveway or at an uncontrolled intersection) and stopped waiting for cross traffic to clear, I turn on my left turn … more

Natural history: The importance of saltgrass to marshes

If you walk along the edge of one of the small tidal marshes bordering Drayton Harbor or Birch Bay, you will likely spot a short grass species called saltgrass (scientific name: Distichlis … more

In the Garden: The pests of spring gardening

Spring is just around the corner. Ah, the joys of growing things and the garden springing to life once again. And then the thought follows that gardeners, or even others who spend a lot of time … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 23-March 1, 2023

Feb. 10, 10:08 a.m.: Domestic order violation on H Street. Feb. 10, 11:19 a.m.: Juvenile problem on H Street. Feb. 11, 12:24 p.m.: Senile subject on Mary Avenue. Feb. 11, 1:29 p.m.: Animal … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 23-March 1, 2023

Feb. 9, 10:40 p.m.: Juvenile problem on Alderson Road and Gemini Street. Feb. 10, 1:55 a.m.: Traffic stop on Valley View Road, Custer. Suspect arrested. Feb. 10, 9:18 p.m.: Impound private on … more

Letters to The Editor: February 23-March 1, 2023

The Editor: Wondering why the Blaine Harbor Music Festival evening performances are not showcased at the Blaine Harbor music shell? The weather is beautiful in July, sunsets are late, the … more

Planning commission approves second public hearing on manufactured home parks

The Blaine Planning Commission approved a second public hearing on whether large manufactured home parks should be allowed in east Blaine. The public hearing is scheduled for the April 13 … more

Bordertown Mexican Grill owners plan new offerings at former Rustic Fork building

A couple who has made a name for themselves with Mexican food is opening a second restaurant in Blaine with a variety of food offerings in the former Rustic Fork restaurant. Bordertown Mexican … more

Local fisherman celebrates Bristol Bay protection

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), environmentalists and a Blaine Harbor fisherman celebrated the announcement of mining protections placed January 31 on Alaska’s Bristol Bay, which has one of … more

City council pauses east Blaine taxing district study, supports port grant application

Blaine City Council had an agenda-packed meeting on February 13 that resulted in council revising its legislative priorities, asking the city to pause a study on creating a taxing district in east … more

City has second highest year on record for lodging tax

The city of Blaine has awarded five grants to support growing tourism within the city this year as it saw its second highest year on record for lodging tax revenue last year.  Blaine received … more

Sports roundup: Blaine wrestlers head to Tacoma for state crowns

Boys basketball Blaine boys basketball will continue on to 1A district 1/2 crossover competition at 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18 at Kings High School in Shoreline after beating Nooksack Valley … more

Maritime Washington National Heritage Area receives $350,000 grant

The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation recently received a $350,000 grant for the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area. The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust provided the grant to enable … more

Whatcom County Jail inmates hospitalized after suspected overdoses

Four people incarcerated in Whatcom County Jail were taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center last week after experiencing suspected opioid overdoses. Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office … more

Blaine men sentenced for 2021 burglary where armed owner surprised burglars

Two Blaine men who stole tools from a property in August 2021 and returned early the next morning to find the owner armed and waiting for them have been sentenced in Whatcom County Superior Court. … more

Road Rules: What is the shared responsibility of the transportation system?

Question: I appreciate your appeal to people to improve safe driving behaviors but the framing about human error implies that it is the sole reason for traffic fatalities. Was that your intention? If … more
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