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Blaine freshman wins state 2A swimming title in 500 freestyle

Blaine has a new state champion who may be around for a while. Freshman swimmer Hailey Ferrell took home a first and third place from the girls 2A state swim and dive championships last weekend. … more

A jump in assessments doesn’t always result in the same tax increase

Did your property assessment take a big jump for 2023? Are you worried that your property taxes will go up a similar amount? Don’t worry, increases in property assessments and property taxes … more

Maritime apprenticeship program starts in county

A new maritime apprenticeship program is underway for Whatcom County residents who want to better their skills as marine service technicians. The four-year program allows maritime employees to gain … more

Op-Ed: What does it take to bend, not break? Make a difference before disaster strikes

Are we a resilient community? What does that look like? A year ago this week, Whatcom County experienced the largest natural disaster in its history. Catastrophic flooding caused by severe wind … more

Port of Bellingham receives $3.6 million for Sea K Fish cleanup

The Port of Bellingham will receive $3.36 million from the Washington state Department of Ecology (DOE) to pay for a portion of petroleum cleanup near seafood wholesaler Starfish Inc.’s … more

Packers’ tomato soup

Semiahmoo Resort executive chef Micah Windham has a warm tomato soup recipe just in time for the holidays.  • 1 small yellow or white onion, rough chopped • 2 cloves garlic, … more

City council approves property tax increase

Blaine City Council unanimously approved a 1 percent increase to the city’s 2022 property tax levy during its November 14 meeting. The 1 percent increase will raise about $13,400 in additional … more

Letters to The Editor: November 17-23, 2022

The Editor: I want to extend a huge “thank you” to the residents of Blaine, Birch Bay and Custer for their generosity to the Community Assistance Program’s winter coat drive. To … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: November 17-23, 2022

Nov. 4, 9:45 a.m.: Assault investigation on C Street. Nov. 4, 11:03 a.m.: Verbal domestic dispute on Bayview Avenue. Nov. 4, 1:19 p.m.: Assault and trespassing investigation on 10th … more

Sheriff's Reports, November 17-23, 2022

Nov. 3, 9:25 a.m.: Suspicious circumstances on Valley View Road, Custer. Nov. 3, 4:41 p.m.: Civil problem on Cedar Lane. Nov. 3, 6:08 p.m.: Domestic physical on Sunrise Road, Custer. Nov. 4, … more

Obituary: Peter Winterfeld 

Peter Winterfeld  April 17, 1940 - October 11, 2022 Surrounded by loved ones, Peter Winterfeld passed away October 11, 2022 in Birch Bay after a long battle with diabetes.  He was … more

Obituary: Norman Michael Walsh

Norman Michael Walsh January 28, 1959 – November 2, 2022   Norman was born on January 28, 1959 to Ronald and Lois Walsh, the third of five children, with Teresa and Robert coming … more

Obituary: Lawrence Alvin Peterson “Larry”

Lawrence Alvin Peterson “Larry” Lawrence Alvin Peterson “Larry”, age 79, of Birch Bay passed away in Bellingham Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held … more

Obituary: Irene Noela Neyens

Irene Noela Neyens December 11, 1939 – October 28, 2022  Irene Neyens, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2022 at Good Samaritan Society-Stafholt. Irene was … more

2022 Election Results

Election counts are Whatcom County only.   more

Accused knifeman arrested after being pepperballed and beanbagged

A man was arrested in the early morning of November 7 on suspicion of stabbing another man on Peace Portal Drive under the I-5 overpass. It took two hours for about 17 law enforcement officers to get … more

School surveys show teacher outlook on district

Blaine educators were feeling ready for this school year. At a time when national polls show teachers are less satisfied than they have been in decades, most Blaine school district staff are … more
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