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Agencies test cross-border emergency communication

Mt. Baker By Oliver Lazenby If or when Mt. Baker eventually erupts, its effects won’t necessarily be constrained by international borders. To prepare for that awkward fact, the latest in a series … more

Van Wingerden enters busy Poinsettia-selling season

November is a busy month for the folks at Van Wingerden Greenhouses, 8210 Portal Way. The business grows up to 175,000 Poinsettias each year, making it the largest producer in the … more

Boat sinks in Blaine

Approximately 5–10 gallons of hydraulic fluid leaked from a sunken commercial crabbing boat owned by Lummi Nation tribal members at the Blaine Harbor marina on November 17, said … more

Blaine man hospitalized after hit and run

By Stefanie Donahue Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking the public for information about a hit-and-run collision that happened in Blaine, seriously injuring a man and sending him … more

Letters to the editor: November 23-29

The Editor: On behalf of the staff and commissioners of the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, we would like to thank the community for its support for the recent levy … more

Two people detained at Peace Arch border crossing

Last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers detained two men at the Peace Arch border crossing due to outstanding warrants. A 39-year-old man from Las Vegas was … more

Whatcom County Sheriff’s reports: November 11-16

November 11, 5:26 p.m.: Alarm audible on Portal Way. November 11, 6:18 p.m.: Warrant served on Second Street. November 11, 9:02 p.m.: Senile subject on Harborview … more

Whatcom Community College hosts preview day

If you’re a high school junior or senior, representatives at Whatcom Community College invite you to stop by for a fall preview day between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 1 at 237 W … more

Blaine man arrested on suspicion of rape

By Oliver Lazenby A Blaine man was arrested on November 13 on allegations that he raped a 44-year-old Bellingham woman. Ruben Barrios Ibarro, 52, was booked into … more

All-conference teams chosen

Three Blaine fall athletes have been selected to 2A Northwest Conference all-conference teams. For volleyball, senior Camryn Vosloh was named to the all-conference first team and … more

Volunteers to build crab pot Christmas tree in Blaine

As part of the annual Holiday Harbor Lights Festival, volunteers are gearing up to construct a Christmas tree at Marine Park out of 130 crab pots that were donated to the city of … more

Public hearing for 41-unit apartment complex set for December 14

The proposed apartment complex between Washington Avenue and Dakota Creek would have two buildings and 41 units. Design rendering courtesy of the city of Blaine By Oliver Lazenby Interested citizens … more

NWFR considers new volunteer firefighter program in Semiahmoo

By Stefanie Donahue Tucked away in a stretch of forest along Semiahmoo Parkway, North Whatcom Fire Rescue (NWFR) station 62 may soon be home to a handful of … more

Blaine Senior Center hosts veterans luncheon

The Blaine Senior Center hosted a veterans luncheon on November 9. A number of veterans shared memories and others offered thanks to the men and women who have served. Photo by … more

Blaine graduate earns esteemed award

Blaine High School graduate Ryan Wallen won the University of Wyoming’s Admiral Land Award, which is given to one student athlete each year. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming. By Oliver … more

General manager at The Vault tests under Court of Master Sommeliers

Shanna Manning, general manager at The Vault Wine Bar and Event Space, 277 G Street, completed the first level of testing under the Court of Master Sommeliers this month. The … more

The advantages of doggie daycare

Many parents need childcare to ensure their youngsters are taken care of while at work. The same level of care has now been extended to other members of the household, namely the four-legged … more

Blaine City Council approves 1 percent property tax increase

By Stefanie Donahue In order to keep up with growing demand for city services, Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to approve a 1 percent increase to the regular property … more

BBWSD passes budget with 4 percent rate hike

By Oliver Lazenby Birch Bay Water and Sewer District (BBWSD) commissioners passed a 2018 budget with a recommended 4 percent rate increase on November 9. The new … more

In Brief: Blaine City Council

New public defender appointed Blaine City Council voted 6-0 on November 13 to appoint Sharon Westergreen as the city’s new public defender. Westergreen is an attorney at … more
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