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Blaine chamber welcomes new executive director

Blaine Chamber of Commerce executive director Jacquee Sovereign is taking the helm just as the chamber gears up for summer events. Sovereign said she plans to use her background in the music industry … more

Senator Shewmake’s derelict vessel bill passes into state law

An administrative law judge will soon be able to decide whether derelict vessels should be removed from Washington waters – quickening the appeals process – after Senate Bill 5192 was … more

New activities starting at Blaine Senior Center this month

New Blaine Senior Center executive director Pete Nelson has launched several dozen activities for senior center members this month, from walking clubs to art classes.  “The community … more

Whatcom Hospice to hold support groups in Blaine

The Whatcom Hospice Foundation will hold free bereavement support groups in Blaine for people who have recently lost a loved one. The sessions will be held monthly 1-2:30 p.m. on the Thursdays of … more

Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County to host fundraising gala event

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County (BGCWC) is hosting its annual fundraising gala and auction at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 28 at Silver Reef Casino Resort. The gala and silent and live … more

Got B.C. plates on your car?

In May of 2022, B.C. stopped issuing annual validation stickers for vehicle licenses. There have been sporadic reports on social media that police in Washington have been ticketing B.C. drivers for … more

Pacific Northwest seafood gumbo recipe

Matt Boudousquie, executive chef at The Bistro at Shuksan in Bellingham, prepared a Pacific Northwest seafood gumbo for Keep It Simple Seafood cooking class at Bellingham Dockside Market. The next … more

Letters to The Editor: April 13-19, 2023

The Editor: When describing Social Security (SS) and Medicare programs we see the term “entitlement.” This is very misleading.  Entitlement is defined as “one inherently … more

Obituary: Robert Bruce Williams

Robert Bruce Williams December 12, 1932 – April 1, 2023 Always one to toast with his favorite wine and tell humorous stories, Robert Bruce (RB/Bob) Williams passed on a fitting day … more

Blaine Police Department Reports: April 13-19, 2023

Mar. 31, 1:52 p.m.: Trespass on Peace Portal Drive. Mar. 31, 8:32 p.m.: Domestic verbal on Bayview Avenue. Apr. 1, 7:35 a.m.: Drugs on H Street. Apr. 1, 2:30 p.m.: Death investigation on 4th … more

Sheriff's Reports, April 13-19, 2023

Mar. 27, 8:55 p.m.: Assist agency on Harborview Road. Suspect arrested for domestic violence. Mar. 27, 10:06 p.m.: Vehicle prowl on Willeys Lake Road, Custer. Mar. 28, 8:19 a.m.: Domestic order … more

Ferndale potter presenting at Blaine Arts Council

Blaine Arts Council member Jesse Hughs will give a present on pottery at the council’s next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at Blaine Senior Center, 763 G Street. Hughs took a ceramics … more

City sewer project significantly under budget

The city’s large sewer project is expected to come in at nearly half of its previously anticipated $6.5 million budget. The project will update the dilapidated sewer system near Blaine school … more

NEXUS centers reopening in Canadian airports

Canada and U.S. government officials announced that NEXUS enrollment centers will reopen at eight Canadian airports within the next month.  The March 20 announcements from the Canada Border … more

Blaine Oyster Festival returns in May

The successful oyster festival that brought crowds to downtown Blaine is returning for its second year this May. Event organizers who hosted the inaugural Blaine Oyster Festival last October are … more

BP planning for $1.5 billion green investment at Cherry Point

BP’s Cherry Point Refinery could be subject to a $1.5 billion investment that would make the Whatcom County facility a future hub for green energy.  Whatcom County Executive Satpal … more

City of Blaine cancels TIF public briefings

The city of Blaine has canceled two upcoming public briefings for the proposed tax-increment financing (TIF) district. The public briefings, scheduled for April 10 and April 24, would have … more
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