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Glacial ice sheet that covered Blaine leaves remnants

Although hard to imagine, about 16,000 years ago a glacial ice sheet one-mile thick covered the Blaine and Birch Bay area. This ice was part of an extension of Cordilleran Ice sheet that covered … more

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism welcomes new CEO

Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism welcomed its new president and CEO Dylan Deane-Boyle on January 17. He replaced Sandy Ward after her retirement at the end of 2022. “Bellingham and Whatcom … more

Efforts to make Washington roads safer wins bipartisan support

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and Governor Jay Inslee say they are backing a package of new laws aimed at protecting workers, pedestrians and commuters. New bills would reduce the blood … more

Constitutional amendment to protect abortion rights stirs support, protest in Olympia

Mary Le Nguyen stood in front of a group of 70 abortion-rights activists on the Capitol steps for a reproductive freedom rally in early January and shared her story of surviving sexual … more

Letters to The Editor: February 2-8, 2023

The Editor: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, … more

Road Rules: Self-expression versus ‘selfish-expression’ for car lighting

Question: What is the enforcement protocol for aftermarket lights installed on cars and trucks? Where I live there are numerous vehicles that have swapped out stock headlights with bulbs that are … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: February 2-8, 2023

Jan. 21, 7:02 p.m.: Welfare check on Marine Drive. Jan. 21, 7:50 p.m.: Burglary on Yew Avenue. Jan. 21, 8:02 p.m.: Hit and run on Peace Portal Drive. Jan. 22, 1:42 p.m.: Theft on 3rd … more

Sheriff's Reports, February 2-8, 2023

Jan. 17, 1:25 a.m.: Fight on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. Jan. 17, 1:19 p.m.: Civil problem on Bay Road. Jan. 17, 3:26 p.m.: Mental health issue on Surf Place. Jan. 17, 4:31 p.m.: … more

Development projects throughout Blaine

Blaine saw a booming year for housing development in 2022. There was more than enough to keep city staff busy, from the announcement of the proposed Semiahmoo Highlands development that will bring … more

Federal government blocks BP Cherry Point north wing, limits crude oil volume

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will require BP to limit the volume of crude oil handled at its Cherry Point terminal to 191 million barrels per year and prohibit handling crude oil at its north … more

School board appoints local business owner to vacant seat

The Blaine school board voted 4-0 to appoint Pacific Building Center and True Value Hardware co-owner Kimberly Akre as its fifth member at a special meeting January 23. Akre will be sworn in at the … more

Cases: Following up on past stories of arrest, lawsuits in the area

Below are follow-up stories to previous arrests of residents or suspects in local crime cases and lawsuits that have since been resolved in court. Birch Bay drive-by suspect pleads … more

Arts and Jazz fundraiser returns for 26th year

A night of student talent will unfold on Saturday, February 4 as the Arts and Jazz fundraiser returns for its 26th year. Students in Blaine arts, culinary, music and theater departments will showcase … more

Sports roundup: Blaine competitive cheer goes to state

Boys basketball Blaine took their second conference defeat of the season on the road at Mount Vernon High School January 23. The Borderites lost 82-79 to the Bulldogs. The boys had picked up … more

TouchStone receives $900,000 for treatment facility

TouchStone Behavioral Health has received $900,000 in capital funding for acquisition, renovation and/or construction of a crisis stabilization facility from the Washington’s Behavioral Health … more

Meeting on Birch Point water drainage study draws crowd

About 45 community members gathered at the Birch Bay Village (BBV) clubhouse or tuned in remotely to hear preliminary results from a Birch Point water drainage study during the Birch Bay Watershed … more

New Blaine girls basketball coach receives NCAA Inspiration Award

New Blaine girls basketball  coach Gracie Phelps received the 2023 NCAA Inspiration Award on January 11 in San Antonio following a national runner-up season for the Western Washington University … more

Petrogas agrees to $4 million settlement for unpermitted expansion at Cherry Point facility

Petrogas West LLC has agreed to pay $4 million and make operational changes to its Cherry Point facility for expanding without necessary permits. It’s the largest penalty settlement in the … more

Road Rules: Backseat drivers

Question: When I drive with a certain person in the passenger seat, they’re always telling me to watch out for brake lights, check my speed, back off from the car in front of me and so on. I … more
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