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Broiled oysters with Parmesan and lemon zest

Bellingham SeaFeast and chef Samantha Ferraro, of The Little Ferraro Kitchen, offer the perfect broiled oyster recipe with oysters provided by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company. Ingredients • … more

Natural history: Salish Sea tides

While growing up in New England, my family used to vacation in the Bay of Fundy in southeast Canada. The tides in that bay are among the highest in the world. The water level between the low and high … more

Letters to The Editor: February 16-22, 2023

The Editor: I really enjoyed Jonathan Hall’s article “Glacial ice sheet that covered Blaine leaves remnants” on the opinion page of the February 2 issue. I have always … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 16-22, 2023

Feb. 3, 10:56 a.m.: Assist citizen on H Street. Feb. 3, 3:23 p.m.: Hit and run on Boblett Street. Feb. 3, 7:22 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on H Street. Feb. 4, 6:05 a.m.: Brandishing on … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 16-22, 2023

Jan. 30, 7:16 p.m.: Burglary on Roger Road. Jan. 31, 7:55 a.m.: Motor vehicle accident blocking on Kickerville and Birch Bay-Lynden roads. Jan. 31, 9:42 a.m.: Death investigation on Harborview … more

Fire at Blaine Middle School draws large response

First responders were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. February 8 to a small fire at Blaine Middle School that was reportedly extinguished by a single activated sprinkler.  North Whatcom Fire and … more

Blaine auto broker pays $430,000 in settlement with U.S. Department of Justice

A Blaine auto broker will pay $430,000 to the U.S. Department of Justice as part of a lawsuit settling allegations that the company committed federal fraud by underreporting the value of vehicles it … more

Former Ferndale cop walks from underage sex solicitation charge

A criminal case against a former Ferndale police officer accused of soliciting sex with the 12-year-old daughter of a woman he met while responding to a 911 call was dismissed February 6. Whatcom … more

BHS alumnus dedicates $5,000 scholarship to Bob and Dorita Gray legacy

A Blaine High School band alumnus has established an annual $5,000 scholarship named after husband-and-wife duo Bob and Dorita Gray. Jacksonville, Florida resident Jake Wolfburg surprised the … more

Corps’ BP Cherry Point limit no limit at all, environmental groups say

Environmental groups are unhappy with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ January 23 modification to its 1996 permit that limits the volume of crude oil BP can handle at its Cherry Point … more

Rule introduces bill to amend vehicle pursuit law

State representative Alicia Rule (D-Blaine) cosponsored a bill in Washington state legislature last month that would pull back current pursuit restrictions on law enforcement and allow agencies to … more

Sports roundup: Basketball, wrestling all in postseason competition

Boys basketball Blaine boys basketball finished its regular season on a high February 2, beating the Ferndale Golden Eagles 70-52 in the Blaine High School gymnasium. The win broke a four-game … more

Blaine real estate agent celebrates 99th birthday

At 99, Joyce Vanderpol is the oldest real estate managing broker in Washington state. She wakes up every morning, and makes coffee and a breakfast sandwich, before heading to her office in downtown … more

Interest by parents sparks school advisory committee

Blaine school district is forming a superintendent advisory committee for superintendent Christopher Granger to receive feedback from parents before bringing ideas to the entire … more

Blaine Library adding multi-interest clubs this month

Blaine Library is rebounding from the pandemic with a slate of new programs to bring the community together. Library staff is encouraging community members interested in books, board games, … more

Dementia respite program coming to Whatcom County

A dementia respite program is returning to Bellingham and Lynden in March that will give people living with dementia a space to socialize while their caretakers receive a break.  Dementia … more

County health board meeting erupts following rejection of anti-vaccine applicant

Discussions over Whatcom County Council’s recent refusal to include a vaccine opponent on the public health advisory board raised tensions between councilmembers and staff during a January 31 … more

Niche wall installed at Blaine Cemetery

Blaine Public Works Department utility foreman Steven Hrutfiord placed the first urn into Blaine Cemetery’s new niche wall February 2. The urn held the remains of K. Thomas, Hrutfiord’s … more
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