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Obituary: Donna Lee Binnie Leach

Donna Lee Binnie Leach June 19, 1938 – January 15, 2023 Donna Lee Binnie Leach passed away on January 15, 2023, in Blaine, at the age of 84. She was born in Chicago, IL, on June 19, 1938. … more

Obituary: Trevor Corbett Hoskins

Trevor Corbett Hoskins October 8, 1934 – January 20, 2023   Trevor Corbett Hoskins, age 88, died January 20 in Bellingham. Trevor was born and educated in England. Following … more

Blaine teachers with 136 years of service retire

The Blaine school district has four veteran staff members retiring at the end of the school year. Combined, they retire with 136 years of service.  More staff members are expected to put in … more

Department of Commerce rejects Birch Bay library scope change

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) and Birch Bay library supporters are back to the drawing board after the Washington State Department of Commerce turned down a proposal to use an existing grant … more

Blaine Chamber of Commerce asks for city support after successful 2022

After a busy year of hosting several events with record-breaking turnout, Blaine Chamber of Commerce president Tim Woodard asked Blaine City Council for additional support during its January 9 … more

WCSO seeking tips on Birch Bay break-in suspects

A Birch Bay Drive home was broken into around 5:30 p.m. January 11, and Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is asking residents to report any information they have on the … more

BPD officer receives life-saving service award

Blaine Police Department (BPD) officer Keith Olson was acknowledged last month for his exceptional service that saved the life of an individual experiencing a fentanyl overdose. The city of Blaine … more

Sports roundup: Blaine hosts girls wrestling invite, winter sports continue

Boys basketball The Borderites took their first conference defeat at home January 12 to a dominant Lynden Lions performance. Lynden senior Coston Parcher and junior Anthony Canales combined for 53 … more

How WA’s legislature is addressing the housing crisis in 2023

By nearly any measure, Washington has serious housing problems. The cost of buying and renting homes has leapt skyward. More than 25,000 people are living on the street or in emergency and … more

Larsen, DelBene call for USPS to address mail delays in Whatcom County

U.S. representatives Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene have called on United States Postal Service (USPS) postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address persistent mail delays and failures in Whatcom … more

Bomb threat closes Peace Arch border crossing

A bomb threat closed the Peace Arch border crossing in both directions for 90 minutes on the evening of January 14. A U.S. traveler indicated there was a bomb in their vehicle when attempting to … more

Amtrak to add second round-trip to Vancouver in March

Starting March 7, Amtrak will provide a second round-trip to Vancouver, B.C. that will restore the train service to pre-pandemic levels.  Amtrak announced the trip return in a letter to the … more

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
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