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Family-owned farm opens in Birch Bay

Chloé and Daniel Beurdick peer into a flow hive. The innovative hive allows for the collection of honey without disturbing the bees. Story and photos by Mathew Roland A new farm has taken root in … more

The Blaine Senior Center hosts ‘Golden Anniversary Hoedown’

Trudi Norquist and Ellie Bonebrake serve beer.     In honor of its 50th anniversary, staff with the Blaine Senior Center hosted a Golden Anniversary Hoedown on … more

Second ‘Splash Days’ is a hit

Kacie and Malachi Mattioli enjoy ‘Splash Days’ on August 10.  [slideshow_deploy id='26424'] Photos by Mathew Roland more

Editorial: No excuse for fake news rhetoric

By Fred Obee, executive director, Washington Newspaper Publishers Association The plight of a grieving orca who continues to carry her dead calf for weeks is reported by the Seattle … more

Hearing on budget for school year set for August 27

By Oliver Lazenby The Blaine school district board of directors plans to adopt a budget for the 2018-2019 school year at their Monday, August 27 school board … more

Briefly

News from the Blaine City Council meeting on August 13. Council unsure about leasing property to Christ the King Church Blaine City Council voted … more

New owner at Anytime Fitness

Mike Andes, 22, purchased Anytime Fitness at Birch Bay Square last month. Andes plans to revamp the gym and offer more programs for seniors, he said. Photo courtesy … more

City hires new planning and public works staff

In another round of staffing changes, the city of Blaine announced two new hires. Most recently, Andrew Boucher was hired as community planner 1 for the Community Development … more

Salishan neighborhood hosts picnic

Photo by Meg Olson. This weekend get to know your neighbors at the Salishan Neighborhood Association’s annual picnic. This Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Salishan Park on the corner of Blaine Avenue … more

DUI patrols to increase in Whatcom, Skagit counties

By Stefanie Donahue Last year, 250 people in Washington state were killed in car crashes that involved an impaired driver, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission … more

Man dies in apparent suicide at Blaine Public Pier

A man was found dead due to an apparent suicide at Blaine Pier on August 7. According to Blaine Police Department acting police chief Ryan King, a bystander discovered the man’s … more

School district awarded $131,400

By Oliver Lazenby Whatcom County Council voted to provide the Blaine school district with $131,400 in behavioral health services for the upcoming school year at an August 8 county … more

Resort names new executive chef

Semiahmoo Resort, Golf and Spa named Devin Kellogg its new executive chef on August 10. Kellogg has more than 20 years of experience working in the hospitality industry and started … more

Two acts left in concert series

Concerts featuring music and dance from Tibet and India are set to take place at Peace Arch State Park this month as part of the annual Peace Arch International Concert … more

Free parking at state parks on August 25

By Stefanie Donahue State park visitors do not need a Discover Pass to park on Saturday, August 25 in honor of the National Park System’s 102nd birthday. “The … more

PeaceHealth hires new facility dog at therapy center

Now roaming the halls of the Grabow Therapy and Wellness Center in Bellingham is PeaceHealth’s latest hire – Tessy, a two-year-old Labrador and Golden Retriever mix. Joining … more

Did you know?

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) opposes declawing cats except in rare cases when it is necessary for medical purposes, such as the removal of cancerous tumors from cats’ nail … more

Incumbent Republicans to face vigorous Democratic challenge in District 42

By Stefanie Donahue Initial primary election vote tallies indicate that incumbent Republicans serving three legislative positions in District 42 will face Democratic challengers in … more

Time to rev your engines this weekend in Birch Bay

By Stefanie Donahue Birch Bay’s annual Rollback Weekend features live music, entertainment, a beer garden and a car competition and it takes place this weekend on Saturday and … more
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