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Chief deputy auditor Stacy Henthorn running for county auditor

Whatcom County chief deputy auditor Stacy Henthorn announced her bid for Whatcom County Auditor on January 12 as Diana Bradrick won’t run for another term. Henthorn has 20 years’ … more

Road Rules: To wait or to pass someone who is parallel parking?

Question: Here’s the situation: I’m parallel parking on a two-lane road with a double centerline, so no passing, right? Is it legal for a car to pass me as I’m parallel parking, or … more

Lummi business park receives state funds, potential for solar manufacturing

The Washington State Department of Commerce gave a $416,000 grant for a Lummi business park that could potentially be used for solar manufacturing. The grant will pay for Lummi Indian Business … more

Blaine visitor center displays historic photos

The Blaine Visitor Information Center on Peace Portal Drive is commemorating Blaine’s storied past with historic photos. The city of Blaine gave the photos to the visitor center in October. … more

Letters to The Editor: January 19-25, 2023

The Editor: Thank you for informing the community of those chosen for the ad hoc downtown advisory committee, and for some information about each member. This is an important committee for the … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 19-25, 2023

Jan. 6, 1:32 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on A Street. Jan. 6, 9:56 a.m.: Fraud on Kingsley Avenue. Jan. 6, 11:59 a.m.: Suspicious circumstance on H Street. Jan. 6, 12:38 p.m.: Drugs found … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 19-25, 2023

Jan. 2, 1:04 p.m.: Trespass on Birch Bay Square Street. Jan. 2, 1:39 p.m.: Neighborhood dispute on Dory Court. Jan. 2, 3:54 p.m.: Domestic order violation on Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Custer. … more

Obituary: Judy Melton

Judy Melton April 18, 1961 – January 2, 2023 Judy Melton, age 61, passed away in Bellingham on January 2, 2023. She was born April 18, 1961 to Harlan “Lefty” and Marlene … more

Obituary: Gilbert Johnson

Gilbert Johnson June 19, 1940 – January 12, 2023 Beloved long-time Blaine local, Gilbert Johnson, 82, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2023 at Whatcom Hospice House, surrounded by … more

City eyes UPS building as future justice center

The city of Blaine is considering purchasing the UPS building on Peace Portal Drive to become a justice center that could house an expanded police station, evidence storage, municipal court and other … more

City to seek funding for Bell Road overpass

Although the project was ditched in 2020, the city of Blaine will be seeking grant funding in February with the support of BNSF Railway to build a bridge over the railroad crossing on Bell Road near … more

Looking back at a year that just was (July-December 2022)

Continued from last week ... July • David Wilbrecht was sworn in as interim city manager following the resignation of former manager Michael Jones. Wilbrecht served as the city’s … more

Remediation starts on Marine Park shoreline, ending decade-long project

The Blaine Marine Park playground will be closed until Wednesday, February 15, as the city of Blaine begins remediation work to clean the shoreline and reduce erosion. The construction ends the … more

Ad hoc downtown advisory committee holds first meeting

The city of Blaine’s ad hoc downtown advisory committee held its first meeting in council chambers on January 5, bringing a world-renowned architect and longtime planning commissioner to the … more

Sports roundup: Borderites continue winning run against Trojans

Blaine boys basketball is hot right now.  With multiple returning starters from last year’s team, which took Blaine to the state tournament for the first time in over a decade, another … more

Year in Review: Blaine school district

It is always interesting as a school superintendent to reflect on a calendar year, because the world of education works on a school year that spans from the end of August to the beginning of June. … more

Blaine man sentenced to 10 years for drive-by shooting

A Blaine man who was arrested in June 2022 for firing multiple gunshots in the 4600 block of Alderson Road will serve up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty last month in Whatcom County … more

Road Rules: Autonomous vehicles

Question: Wasn’t it like ten years ago that Elon Musk promised we’d have fully autonomous cars in five years? When am I going to get a car that can drive me around? Answer: It’s … more

Year in Review: Whatcom County Executive's Office

We began 2022 in flood recovery mode and ended the year with a flood watch on the Nooksack River and localized flooding along coastal areas throughout the county, as nature again reminded us of the … more
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