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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

Tax season is underway: Tips to stay ahead of identity thieves

With the 2022 tax filing season officially open as of January 23, it’s an opportune time to take some basic security measures to avoid becoming a victim of tax identity fraud. Tax ID fraud … more

Home video brings to life 1950s Birch Bay

A Vancouver, B.C., man brought to life his family’s 1950s film of Birch Bay’s amusement park. The black-and-white footage, captured on 8-millimeter film, resurrects a five-minute scene … more

In the Garden: Sustainable gardening in time for the spring

Generally, gardeners like to think of themselves as ecologically conscientious and contributing to the natural balance of Earth. Our plants sequester carbon dioxide and exhale oxygen. Deciduous trees … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: January 26-February 1, 2023

Jan. 13, 11:36 a.m.: Theft on A Street. Jan. 13, 1:35 p.m.: Assault simple on H Street. Jan. 13, 1:40 a.m.: Drugs on H Street. Jan. 13, 4:45 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident on Marine … more

Letters to The Editor: January 25-February 1, 2023

The Editor: I want to share information about having an alternative to having to pay too much for prescription drug medications.  The NBC series “Side Effects, NBC News Investigating … more

Sheriff's Reports, January 26-February 1, 2023

Jan. 9, 11:13 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Sweet Road.  Jan. 9, 6:34 p.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Kickerville and Birch Bay-Lynden roads. Jan. 9, 8 p.m.: Assist agency on Creasey … more

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
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